Manga comic books

1st printing. Since the original TASCHEN edition of Manga Design, Japan's comic phenomenon has produced yet more captivating characters and a whole host of hot new talents. This revised and updated edition delivers the lowdown on the latest and the greatest makers and shapers of the manga scene.Through an A-Z directory, we discover the superstars-both human and fictional-of what is now a vast global industry, inspiring advertisers, filmmakers, creative professionals, millions of avid fans, not to mention an entire cosplay lifestyle, in which manga devotees in elaborate costume meet to celebrate the existence of their characters at huge conventions from Los Angeles to Leipzig.From classic maestros-like Osamu Tezuka (creator of Astro Boy) and Katsuhiro Otomo (creator of Akira)-to newcomers such as Hajime Isayama, each entry includes biographical and bibliographical information, descriptions of main characters, and, of course, plenty of examples of the artist's finest manga spreads and covers. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 576 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

1st printing. Text by Cristian Campos. How much would a course on drawing cost given by the top 100 international manga artists? How much would they charge to share their most highly valued techniques? This book brings together 100 manga artists and asks each one to offer 10 practical tips for the manga enthusiast on techniques, sources of inspiration, and the best way to build their portfolios. Detailed photographs illustrate each of these 1,000 tips. Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Cover and art by Gerald Novoa Sheppard. Written by Dan Rafter. Lettering by Jaymes Reed. A new take on the classic 10th Muse character that was 10 years in the making. The 10th Muse has sprung from the pages of mythology into the modern world. She's not alone, though: An entire Greek cast of monsters, muses, and gods have followed, and they haven't come to make the Muse's life any easier. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Tetsu Saiwai. Born in 1935 to a peasant family in a small village, Tenzin Gyatso was recognized at the age of two as the reincarnation of his predecessor, the 13th Dalai Lama. In 1950, His Holiness assumed full political power when China invade Tibet, a tragedy that forever changed him and shaped his efforts on behalf of world peace. This graphic novel depicts the life and personality of an iconic figure. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

Includes Bonus CD - 1st printing. By Yishan Li. 500 Manga Creatures offers a complete clip art library of professionally rendered manga illustrations, complete with a disc that teaches how to use professional coloring techniques, add figures to backgrounds, combine them into text documents, and create original manga stories. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 528 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Does NOT include Bonus CD - 1st printing. By Yishan Li. 500 Manga Creatures offers a complete clip art library of professionally rendered manga illustrations, complete with a disc that teaches how to use professional coloring techniques, add figures to backgrounds, combine them into text documents, and create original manga stories. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 528 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing. By Ryo Sumiyoshi. Veteran illustrator Ryo Sumiyoshi stretches the boundaries of fantasy human-animal hybrids in his new book-presenting not just the usual jungle beasties but a fascinating array of strange and unusual creatures found nowhere else! Sumiyoshi's extensive sketchbook ideas, drawing tips and full-color examples combine insights on body structures and movement with conceptual sketches and notes linking physical attributes to personality and behavior. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. By Osamu Tezuka. Reading the "Astro Boy" comic book with his dad is Tsugio's one refuge from the bullies at his school. One day he finds an abandoned kitten, and names it after the robot hero to convince his family to keep it. But after a strange encounter with aliens honeymooning on Earth, Tsugio's shocked to find his cat can speak - and has all of Astro Boy's powers! Sworn to secrecy, Tsugio and Earth's tiniest hero together fight raging fires, awakened mummies and more! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Reia. Art and Cover by Suki Umemiya. Iris, an otome game addict with no time for romance, gets hit by a truck after getting out of work–but instead of dying, she finds herself in the world of a game shed played just hours earlier. However, shes not reborn as the games protagonist, the main heartthrob of the harem. Instead, she starts her new life as the antagonist, right at the moment shes being sent to live in a nunnery–for the rest of her life! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Written by Reia. Art and Cover by Suki Umemiya.Iris used to be an ordinary office drone addicted to otome games…then she woke up in one! Now, Iris is determined to use her real world smarts to start her own business. But for Iriss plans to succeed, shell have to overhaul the entire countrys feudal system. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Written by Reia. Art and Cover by Suki Umemiya. Since becoming acting fief lord, Iris has been working herself ragged to improve the lives of her people. Now that shes finally got the fiefdoms academy up and running, she cant slow down now. But when she meets Dean, a handsome young merchant, Iris starts to realize that maybe theres more to life than work. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Written by Reia. Art and Cover by Suki Umemiya. After being banished from high society, Iris has managed to invigorate her fathers domain as acting fief lord. But when an invite comes from the Queen Dowager, Iris finds herself called to court once more…just as the struggle for the crown begins to heat up. Can Iris find a way to manipulate the outcome to her own advantage, or will she become caught in the crossfire? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Written by Reia. Art and Cover by Suki Umemiya. With the threat of civil war looming, Iris must figure out how to protect her fiefdom. To her surprise, her most dangerous opponent might be an old rival in love, Yuri. Yuri has the second prince twisted around her finger, and seems to be the driving force behind the kingdoms unrest. Will Iris figure out Yuris plan, or will she lose once again? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Written by Reia. Art and Cover by Suki Umemiya. Under Iriss leadership, the Armelia domain has flourished. But her success has made her a target, and now the kingdoms official religion has declared her a sinner! If Iris cant get the excommunication order against her reversed, everything shes accomplished will fall apart. In order to clear her name, Iris has to take on not only the Church, but the people in power behind the scenes! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Very Fine $5.30

Add to cart Very Fine $5.30

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Written by Reia. Art and Cover by Suki Umemiya. While Iris secretly prepares for civil war, Dida, one of her closest allies, challenges her: does she really have the stomach for battle? As Iris ponders Didas question, an old foe shows up looking to join forces. Can Iris use this turn of events to her advantage, or is she walking into a trap? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Written by Reia. Art and Cover by Suki Umemiya. After nearly being excommunicated by the Church, Iris decides to marshal her forces to take the organization down. Dean, meanwhile, reflects on his childhood, and the first time he ever crossed paths with Iris. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Aidalro. Translated by Alethea Nibley. The ghostly Hanako-kun and his mortal assistant, Nene Yashiro, usually have their hands full resolving various supernatural incidents in Kamome Academy, but how do they spend their time when they get a break from all that? Come and watch the characters of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun play games, get sick, change genders, and discover world-shaking secrets during their laid-back after-school hours! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 162 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

2nd and later printings. Story, art, and cover by Aidalro. Translated by Alethea Nibley. The ghostly Hanako-kun and his mortal assistant, Nene Yashiro, usually have their hands full resolving various supernatural incidents in Kamome Academy, but how do they spend their time when they get a break from all that? Come and watch the characters of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun play games, get sick, change genders, and discover world-shaking secrets during their laid-back after-school hours! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 162 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

Tokyopop Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Katsuhiro Otomo. The post-apocalyptic science-fiction saga Akira, with its thought-provoking themes and kinetic artwork, introduced the world to the power of manga. This digest uses anime cells from the popular animated movie. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Jun Abe. Manga publishing pioneer TOKYOPOP is back ... bringing readers Disney Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland," a retelling of the film in manga style, as buzz builds for the "Alice Through the Looking Glass" May film release. Hardcover collectible with exclusive bonus features and illustrations from renowned artist Jun Abe! Alice Kingsleigh was a young girl when she visited the magical world of Underland for the first time. Now a teenager, she spots a white rabbit at a garden party and tumbles down a hole after him where she is reunited with her old friends. Alice soon learns it is her destiny to end the Red Queen's reign of terror. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 352 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Good $5.10

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Chigusa Kawai. Mondonville Music Academy attracts thousands of elite musicians' applicants from around the world but only 100 students were accepted into the program every year. But this year, Alistair Lang - he doesn't even know how to read music score and has no formal music training, was somehow, accepted into the program as 101st student. His classmates wondered how and why he even made it into the program. Everyone outcasted him and called him "The 101st." One day, during a violin session, the class heard Alistair play his violin, and everyone knew, they were all listening to the answer - why he was accepted in to the program. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Recommended: 16+ Young Adult Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Chigusa Kawai. Alice is a student at Mondonville Music Academy, the elite musicians' school of the country. School recital is approaching and Alice doesn't have anybody to coach him. But his upperclassman senpai, Georges (from Esperanca series) comes to give him some advise. The rivalry between him and his classmate, Vick heightens... can Alice take on a challenge and deal with the pressure? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Recommended: 16+ Young Adult Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Chigusa Kawai. Christmas vacation is finally here! But when a freak snowstorm strands Alice (and Vic) at Theo's house, the boys get a front-row seat for some intense parental pressure! Can Theo find the courage to share his talent with the world on his own terms? And what's with the menacing army of giant snowmen? Alice the 101st unites friends and foes alike in a playful, all-out battle for musical mastery! The elite Mondonveille School of Music is "home away from home" for the most exceptional classical performers of their generation. But who will rise to the very pinnacle of perfection thanks to a singular, soaring gift? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Recommended: 16+ Young Adult Cover price $12.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Chigusa Kawai. After catching Vic kissing a girl in the hallway, Alice can't even look him in the eye. How can he possibly focus when he's playing Cinderella in the all-school festival...in drag?! Will this pretty princess stop pouting in time to get his act together and wow the crowd. Alice the 101st tackles tough crushes, bullies and Bach in a symphonic whirl of laughter and friendship! Surviving their first year at an elite music academy is tricky for all but the most talented. Which little star will shine brightest of them all? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Recommended: 16+ Young Adult Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Hajime Taguchi. Seemingly mundane events twist with an unusual presence of the unreal as the psyche of ordinary people is explored. Depression, time, and thought are redefined. Alive is a collection of melancholy love stories saturated with sadness. Characters struggle to connect with one another but never quite succeed. They are essentially alone. A world that is dark and disturbing, suicide is constantly contemplated and feelings of guilt, inadequacy, and suppressed sexuality surface as identity itself becomes a fragile thing. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 284 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Kosuke Kabaya. Wouldn't it be great to live with the perfect woman or perfect man? Android butlers and maids are the future. These short stories are tales from a land beyond, where androids not only protect humans, but also live and are intimate with them. Android Angels depicts a future world in which consumers can easily rent android companions, but only for a three-year span, leading to questions about the morality of erasing the memories of artificial humans and what happens to human relationships abruptly broken off every three years. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 158 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

(W/A) Kokonasu Rumba, Hirokazu Hikawa Animal Crossing: Read the gag-filled adventures of four goofy residents living among the Animal Crossing: New Horizons characters! Kirby Manga Mania: Jump into Dream Land with Kirby and gobble up some fun! Everyone's favorite pink puff teams up with his friends to keep arch-frenemy King Dedede in line. Fans of all ages can enjoy this sampling of a classic Kirby comic; just take a deep breath and hop on in! Reprint & Preview Material Rating: All-Ages

1st printing.

By Teruko Sakurai.

Author Teruko Sakurai, Japan's leading colorist, applies her expert knowledge of color to drawing effective anime and manga. Starting with the basics, Sakurai shares her secrets on how to provide your characters and scenes with the right colors to accurately express their moods and actions.

This book shows you how to become a skilled digital colorist just by following a few simple guidelines-and how to refine your illustrations further using professional-level digital shading and coloration techniques.

Softcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Nukuharu. Anomal, weird tales of horror and the bizarre, are part of a peculiar vision of the world in this collection of short stories. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Ryo Shirakome. Art by RoGa and Takaya-ki. Seventeen-year-old Hajime Nagumo is your average, everyday otaku. However, his simple life of pulling all-nighters and sleeping in school is suddenly turned upside down when he, along with the rest of his class, is summoned to a fantasy world! While the rest of his class are blessed with godlike powers and tasked with saving the human race from extinction, Hajimes job, a Synergist, only has a single transmutation skill. Will he be able to survive in this dangerous world of monsters and demons with only a glorified blacksmiths level of strength? The manga adaptation of the hit fantasy novel series starts here! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Ryo Shirakome. Art by RoGa and Takaya-ki. Seventeen-year-old Hajime Nagumo is your average, everyday otaku. However, his simple life of pulling all-nighters and sleeping in school is suddenly turned upside down when he, along with the rest of his class, is summoned to a fantasy world! While the rest of his class are blessed with godlike powers and tasked with saving the human race from extinction, Hajimes job, a Synergist, only has a single transmutation skill. Will he be able to survive in this dangerous world of monsters and demons with only a glorified blacksmiths level of strength? The manga adaptation of the hit fantasy novel series starts here! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Written by Ryo Shirakome. Art by RoGa and Takaya-ki. Betrayed and abandoned, Hajime has been reborn in the crucible of the Great Orcus Labyrinth. The once meek high-schooler has become a tough-as-nails avenger who will do whatever it takes to fight his way back home. To do that, he must first conquer the very bottom-most depths of the Labyrinth–and before him stands its prisoner, a beautiful young woman who claims royal, immortal blood. Does he dare trust anyone on his bloody road to salvation?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Ryo Shirakome. Art by RoGa and Takaya-ki. Betrayed and abandoned, Hajime has been reborn in the crucible of the Great Orcus Labyrinth. The once meek high-schooler has become a tough-as-nails avenger who will do whatever it takes to fight his way back home. To do that, he must first conquer the very bottom-most depths of the Labyrinth–and before him stands its prisoner, a beautiful young woman who claims royal, immortal blood. Does he dare trust anyone on his bloody road to salvation?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Written by Ryo Shirakome. Art by RoGa and Takaya-ki. Reborn in the tempering fires of the Labyrinth, Hajime emerges from its depths with the secret knowledge of those who once defied the gods. Even if he was chosen as a hero, all Hajime really wants is to go back home to Earth. It wont be an easy trip. Together with his lover and ally, the immortal Yue, he departs for the next step on his journey: the forest of the beastmen. Unfortunately, there are a few ride-alongs…not least among them a gorgeous, clumsy, and uniquely annoying rabbit-girl! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Written by Ryo Shirakome. Art by RoGa and Takaya-ki. Along with their new rabbit-eared companion, Hajime and Yue are ready to challenge one of the worlds most perilous dungeons: the labyrinth of Miledi Reisen. As one of the ancient Liberators, Miledi boasted tremendous power, and her sadistic, trap-riddled lair wont go down easy. Inside its confines, Hajime and company find themselves unable to use any of their magic–but he wont back down from the challenge. No matter what stands in his way, Hajime will fight his way back home to Earth! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Written by Ryo Shirakome. Art by RoGa and Takaya-ki. With all the trials of Miledi Reisen behind them, Hajime and company set out to conquer all the labyrinths of the ancient Liberators. Along the way, he runs into an unexpected reunion–someone who recognizes Hajime from his old life back in Japan. But the new Hajime is a man on a mission, and not even the arrival of an ancient, deadly dragon can keep him from his goal!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Written by Ryo Shirakome. Art by RoGa and Takaya-ki. Hajime and his companions have returned to the town of Ur, where a horde of demons looms just over the horizon. The town might not mean anything to him, but after hearing a heartfelt plea from his old teacher, Hajime decides to try saving it. Bolstered by the overwhelming power of the dragonborn princess, Tio, Hajimes party stands against an entire army all by themselves! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Written by Ryo Shirakome. Art by RoGa and Takaya-ki. Hajimes life is one over-the-top adventure after another, but against all odds, Shea manages to convince him to take a break from all the madness and go out on a date. Unfortunately, trouble has a way of finding Hajime regardless. The two of them wind up face-to-face with Myu, a young mermaid whos fallen into the clutches of a nefarious organization. Does Hajime maybe have a huge paternal soft spot for this little aquatic girl?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Written by Ryo Shirakome. Art by RoGa and Takaya-ki. Hajimes old classmates are in deep trouble, cornered by demons in the depths of the Great Orcus Labyrinth. Closest of them to Hajime was Kaori Shirasaki, who has long lamented her inability to save him from falling into the dungeons abyss. When he arrives to rescue the class, she can finally see just how much hes changed—the commonplace otaku is now a ruthless, unstoppable killer! Can Kaori still reach the hardened heart of a man whos become the Worlds Strongest?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Written by Ryo Shirakome. Art by RoGa and Takaya-ki. After welcoming his old friend Kaori into their party, Hajime and company set off on a quest to conquer the Gruen Volcano. As one of the ancient labyrinths built by the Liberators in days of old, it contains rare magic that cant be found anywhere else…and the cure for the plague ravaging the nearby Duchy of Ankaji. Blazing-hot trials and unexpected adversaries await within, as Hajimes adventure starts heating up…literally! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 10 - 1st Printing. Written by Ryo Shirakome. Art by RoGa and Takaya-ki. Right before Hajime and his companions conquer their third Great Labyrinth, they come face-to-face with Freid Bagwa, one of the most fearsome demons in all the world. Armed with the unique power to create dreadful monsters of his own, hes the toughest opponent Hajimes faced so far. Staking their lives and the whole duchy of Ankaji on the battles outcome, its a fight for survival as the dungeon burns, consumed in a sea of fire!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Fine $5.30

Volume 11 - 1st Printing. Written by Ryo Shirakome. Art by RoGa and Takaya-ki. After a touching mother-daughter reunion in the city of Erisen, Hajime and his party resolve to take on the fourth Great Labyrinth, the underwater ruins of Melusine. Every labyrinth presents unique dangers, and this one summons up visions of the past to test those who dare to enter. Separated from the rest of their comrades, Kaori and Hajime will be challenged like never before. Will their relationship change in the fires of hardship? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 170 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 12 - 1st Printing. Written by Ryo Shirakome. Art by RoGa and Takaya-ki. Seventeen-year-old Hajime Nagumo is your average, everyday otaku. However, his simple life of pulling all-nighters and sleeping in school is suddenly turned upside down when he, along with the rest of his class, is summoned to a fantasy world! While the rest of his class are blessed with godlike powers and tasked with saving the human race from extinction, Hajime's job, a Synergist, only has a single transmutation skill. Will he be able to survive in this dangerous world of monsters and demons with only a glorified blacksmith's level of strength? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 170 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Hiromu Arakawa. Translated faithfully from the Japanese edition, this coffee table book contains all the Fullmetal Alchemist color artwork by manga artist Hiromu Arakawa from 2001 to 2003. The Art of Fullmetal Alchemist contains over 90 pages of gorgeous painted illustrations. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 112 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Hiromu Arakawa. A second art book featuring the characters from the top-selling and award-winning manga series, Fullmetal Alchemist. Includes original color artwork from creator, Hiromu Arakawa - each illustration presented in sequential order with commentary from Arakawa himself. Also included are nine pages of detailed character designs for the FMA PlayStation 2 video game, plus two pages of brand new manga. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 112 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Includes Bonus DVD Documentry - 1st printnig. by Helen McCarthy. Osamu Tezuka has often been called "the god of manga" and "the Walt Disney of Japan," but he was far more than that. Tezuka was Walt Disney, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Tim Burton, and Carl Sagan all rolled into one incredibly prolific creator, changing the face of Japanese culture forever. Best known for Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion, Tezuka was instrumental in developing Japanese animation and modern manga comics. The Art of Osamu Tezuka is the first authorized biography celebrating his work and life and featuring over 300 images - many of which have never been seen outside of Japan. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

Does NOT include Bonus DVD Documentry - 1st printnig. By Helen McCarthy. Foreword by Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira, Domu: A Child's Dream). Osamu Tezuka has often been called "the god of manga" and "the Walt Disney of Japan," but he was far more than that. Tezuka was Walt Disney, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Tim Burton, and Carl Sagan all rolled into one incredibly prolific creator, changing the face of Japanese culture forever. Best known for Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion, Tezuka was instrumental in developing Japanese animation and modern manga comics. The Art of Osamu Tezuka is the first authorized biography celebrating his work and life and featuring over 300 images - many of which have never been seen outside of Japan. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

Add to cart Fine $6.49

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Naoki Urasawa. When Asa's mother goes into labor yet again, Asa runs off to find a doctor. But no one bats an eye when she doesn't return—not even as a storm approaches Nagoya. Forgotten yet again, Asa runs into a burglar and tries to stop him on her own, a decision that leads to an unlikely alliance! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.99.