Manga! Manga! & The Anime Encyclopedia!

Recommendation of the day Two book that everyone of you should possess 183https://images.grassets.com/books/1348699649l/963272.jpg 200https://images.grassets.com/books/1442156215l/24991325.jpg Manga Manga: The World of Japanese Comics by Frederik L. Schodt and with an introdution by Osamu Tezukahttps://anilist.co/staff/96938/OsamuTezuka. Since first published in 1983 Manga Manga The World of Japanese Comics has been the book to read for all those interested in Japanese comics. It is virtually the bible from which all studies and appreciation of manga begins. More than that given the influence of Japanese manga on animation and on Americanproduced comics as well Manga Manga provides the background against which these other arts can be understood. The book includes 96 pages from Osamu Tezukas Phoenix Reiji Matsumotos Ghost Warrior Riyoko Ikedas The Rose of Versailles and Keiji Nakazawas Barefoot Gen. Frederik L. Schodt received a Japan Foundation Award in 2017 for his work in bringing Osamu Tezuka and other manga artists to the world ISBN 9780870117527 The Anime Encyclopedia 3rd Revised Edition: A Century of Japanese Animation by Jonathan Clements and Helen McCarthy 3rd Revised Edition of The anime encyclopedia: A guide to Japanese animation since 1917. Updated and expanded 1000000+ words on films artists studios themes and Japans animation culture with key data and advisories. An expansive encyclopedia of more than 2000 anime films and TV series. Each entry includes a short synopsis of the anime feature commentary details about the creative staff and comments on the works significance to anime history. A bibliography index and illustrations are also included to complete the comprehensive information. That one is a bit useless since website such as ANN Annilist or Mal but anyway... ISBN 9781611720181