50% Off The Criterion Collection Shop Now
100 Manga Artists. 40th Ed.
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 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.

"1144985836"
100 Manga Artists. 40th Ed.
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 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.

30.0 In Stock
100 Manga Artists. 40th Ed.

100 Manga Artists. 40th Ed.

by Julius Wiedemann (Editor)
Alternative view 1 of 100 Manga Artists. 40th Ed.
Alternative view 2 of 100 Manga Artists. 40th Ed.
Alternative view 3 of 100 Manga Artists. 40th Ed.
Alternative view 4 of 100 Manga Artists. 40th Ed.
Alternative view 5 of 100 Manga Artists. 40th Ed.
Alternative view 6 of 100 Manga Artists. 40th Ed.
Alternative view 7 of 100 Manga Artists. 40th Ed.
100 Manga Artists. 40th Ed.

100 Manga Artists. 40th Ed.

by Julius Wiedemann (Editor)

Overview

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 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783836599931
Publisher: TASCHEN
Publication date: 06/14/2024
Series: 40th Edition
Edition description: Multilingual Edition
Pages: 576
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 8.54(h) x (d)
Language: French

About the Author

Julius Wiedemann studied graphic design and marketing and was an art editor for newspapers and design magazines in Tokyo before joining TASCHEN in 2001. His titles include the Illustration Now! and Record Covers series, as well as the infographics collection and books about advertising and visual culture.

From the B&N Reads Blog
Page 1 of

Customer Reviews