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ONE THOUSAND YEARS OF MANGA - BRIGITTE KOYAMA-R...

A rich  vibrantly illustrated account of the history and sources of manga As contemporary as
this graphic art form may appear to readers outside of Japan  manga has  in fact  deep roots in
Japanese culture  drawing on centuries-old artistic traditions: traces can be found in seventh
century temple paintings  folding screens decorated with comic characters  and painted medieval
Emakimono scrolls. The more familiar manga comics of today echo similar themes  both light and
serious  and draw on narrative forms present in the sagas and skits from Japan's rich cultural
heritage. This book spans the history of manga in all its splendour and diversity: from
Hokusai's seminal Manga in 1814 to the onset of the gekiga in the 1950s  from the landmark
Astro Boy of Tezuka Ozamu to Lady Oscar  Riyoko Ikedan's shôjo manga aimed at young girls  from
samurai sagas to the more alternative productions of the review Garo  and from the demons that
populate the works of Mizuki Shigeru to the latest creations from Jirô Taniguchi  each period
is covered in detail. One Thousand Years of Manga is both a rich documentary account and a
visual delight with over 400 illustrations  many never before seen outside of Japan. A thorough
exploration of the sources of manga  this book makes it possible to understand how this
mass-produced cultural artifact - aimed at adults as much as at children - has developed into
an essential facet of Japanese culture that is now enjoyed across the globe.

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