Originally published: Japan : Kodansha International, 1983. Previously published: Japan : Kodansha International, 1986. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
A thousand million manga -- A thousand years of manga -- The spirit of Japan -- Flowers and dreams -- The economic animal at work and at play -- Regulation versus fantasy -- The comic industry -- The future.
Summary:
Traces the history of the Japanese comics industry, describes the various manga genres, and introduces common themes and influential artists.
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