Description
A global manga phenomenon in the early 1990s, Akira is a futuristic depiction with apocalyptic elements set in a Neo-Tokyo on the brink of civil war. Katsuhiro Otomo's work is a graphical and narrative treasure trove, confronting the revolutionary views of a disillusioned youth with the danger of scientific progress spiraling out of control.
This book provides the social and historical context of Katsuhiro Otomo's manga, which is reflected in its themes, and is intended to help the Western reader get a better grasp of this major Japanese comic book's essence.
Author: Remi Lopez
Publisher: Third Editions
Published: 02/15/2021
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.70h x 6.50w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9782377842803
ISBN10: 2377842801
BISAC Categories:
- Games & Activities | Video & Mobile
- Games & Activities | Trivia
- Literary Criticism | Comics & Graphic Novels
This book provides the social and historical context of Katsuhiro Otomo's manga, which is reflected in its themes, and is intended to help the Western reader get a better grasp of this major Japanese comic book's essence.
Author: Remi Lopez
Publisher: Third Editions
Published: 02/15/2021
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.70h x 6.50w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9782377842803
ISBN10: 2377842801
BISAC Categories:
- Games & Activities | Video & Mobile
- Games & Activities | Trivia
- Literary Criticism | Comics & Graphic Novels