Books by Naoki Urasawa

Book SynopsisA deadly typhoon, a mysterious creature and a girl who won’t quit.In 2020, a large creature rampages through Tokyo, destroying everything in its path.In 1959, Asa Asada, a spunky young girl from a huge family in Nagoya, is kidnapped for ransom—and not a soul notices. When a typhoon hits Nagoya, Asa and her kidnapper must work together to survive. But there’s more to her kidnapper and this storm than meet the eye.When Asa’s mother goes into labor yet again, Asa runs off to find a doctor. But no one bats an eye when she doesn’t return—not even as a storm approaches Nagoya. Forgotten yet again, Asa runs into a burglar and tries to stop him on her own, a decision that leads to an unlikely alliance.Trade Review"...[a] juggernaut of the manga world..." “If you’re itching for adventure, and are craving something to instill your waning faith in humanity, I implore you. Let these works transport you. Fly Urasawa Air.It’ll get you where you need to go." “Urasawa’s works possess such a singular ability to transport readers halfway across the world almost effortlessly...” -- Polgyon * Manga legend Naoki Urasawa: ‘A victory through violence is not a victory’ *

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Book SynopsisA curated manga collection of eight short stories and essays by famed manga author Naoki Urasawa, creator of the acclaimed series Monster and 20th Century Boys!Urasawa’s characters confront fantastical elements ranging from psychic powers to attacks by giant monsters. On the flip side, the author philosophizes about his real-world experiences with the wild and wacky international music scene. Plus, a classic, funny animal tale, in Urasawa’s inimitable style!Trade Review"...[a] juggernaut of the manga world..." “If you’re itching for adventure, and are craving something to instill your waning faith in humanity, I implore you. Let these works transport you. Fly Urasawa Air.It’ll get you where you need to go." “Urasawa’s works possess such a singular ability to transport readers halfway across the world almost effortlessly...” -- Polgyon * Manga legend Naoki Urasawa: ‘A victory through violence is not a victory’ *

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Book SynopsisA deadly typhoon, a mysterious creature and a girl who won’t quit.In 2020, a large creature rampages through Tokyo, destroying everything in its path. In 1959, Asa Asada, a spunky young girl from a huge family in Nagoya, is kidnapped for ransom—and not a soul notices. When a typhoon hits Nagoya, Asa and her kidnapper must work together to survive. But there’s more to her kidnapper and this storm than meets the eye.With the Olympics around the corner, the Japan Defense Forces have their hands full. So Jissoji enlists Asa and Kasuga’s help to find, identify and deal with the mysterious creature that decimated Asa’s hometown.Trade Review"...[a] juggernaut of the manga world..." “If you’re itching for adventure, and are craving something to instill your waning faith in humanity, I implore you. Let these works transport you. Fly Urasawa Air.It’ll get you where you need to go." “Urasawa’s works possess such a singular ability to transport readers halfway across the world almost effortlessly...” -- Polygon * Manga legend Naoki Urasawa: ‘A victory through violence is not a victory’ *

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Book SynopsisTaichi Hiraga Keaton is an insurance investigator educated in archaeology and trained in SAS survival combat who’s about to take on the world, one case at a time!Taichi Hiraga Keaton, the son of a Japanese zoologist and an English noblewoman, is an insurance investigator known for his successful and unorthodox methods of investigation. Educated in archaeology and a former member of the SAS, Master Keaton uses his knowledge and combat training to uncover buried secrets, thwart would-be villains, and pursue the truth…Taichi Hiraga Keaton, the son of a Japanese zoologist and an English noblewoman, is an insurance investigator educated in archaeology and a former member of the SAS. When a life insurance policy worth one million pounds takes Master Keaton to the Dodecanese islands of Greece, what will he discover amidst his scuffles with bloodthirsty thieves and assassins?

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Book SynopsisA deadly typhoon, a mysterious creature and a girl who won’t quit.In 2020, a large creature rampages through Tokyo, destroying everything in its path. In 1959, Asa Asada, a spunky young girl from a huge family in Nagoya, is kidnapped for ransom—and not a soul notices. When a typhoon hits Nagoya, Asa and her kidnapper must work together to survive. But there’s more to her kidnapper and this storm than meets the eye.The mysterious creature appears in Tokyo Bay and takes a chunk out of a self-defense forces vessel. Asa is called into action, but she has trouble reaching the airfield due to the Olympic crowds. Meanwhile, Shota arrives at the same beach as the creature. Asa and Kasuga finally get up in the air and do a flyby, but the creature damages their plane, causing them to lose altitude. Will Asa be able to regain control★Trade Review"...[a] juggernaut of the manga world..." “If you’re itching for adventure, and are craving something to instill your waning faith in humanity, I implore you. Let these works transport you. Fly Urasawa Air.It’ll get you where you need to go." “Urasawa’s works possess such a singular ability to transport readers halfway across the world almost effortlessly...” -- Polygon * Manga legend Naoki Urasawa: ‘A victory through violence is not a victory’ *

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Book SynopsisA deadly typhoon, a mysterious creature and a girl who won’t quit.In 2020, a large creature rampages through Tokyo, destroying everything in its path. In 1959, Asa Asada, a spunky young girl from a huge family in Nagoya, is kidnapped for ransom—and not a soul notices. When a typhoon hits Nagoya, Asa and her kidnapper must work together to survive. But there’s more to her kidnapper and this storm than meets the eye.Asa reluctantly agrees to accompany Yone to an audition at an entertainment agency. However, before they can leave, Mr. Jissoji shows up with news—the mysterious creature has been spotted! With Kasuga nowhere to be found, Asa prepares to take flight to identify the creature. But before she can, Nakaido runs in claiming to have found its weakness, earning himself a seat in Asa’s plane as they take to the skies.Trade Review"...[a] juggernaut of the manga world..." “If you’re itching for adventure, and are craving something to instill your waning faith in humanity, I implore you. Let these works transport you. Fly Urasawa Air.It’ll get you where you need to go." “Urasawa’s works possess such a singular ability to transport readers halfway across the world almost effortlessly...” -- Polygon * Manga legend Naoki Urasawa: ‘A victory through violence is not a victory’ *

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Book SynopsisFrom award-winning author Naoki Urasawa comes a tale of crushing debt, a broken marriage, and the painting that can fix it all—if Kasumi and her dad can manage to steal it.Kamoda will do anything to earn a quick buck, even if it means skipping out on his taxes to take his wife on a luxury cruise. But when a random tax audit bankrupts his family, Kamoda soon discovers his wife has taken that cruise after all—only without Kamoda or their daughter Kasumi. Desperate to provide, Kamoda invests in a scheme to mass-produce masks of controversial American presidential candidate Beverly Duncan. But a lackluster election kills their sales potential, burying Kamoda under a mountain of masks and debt. On the verge of despair, Kamoda discovers a sign that leads him to the Director, an art fanatic who vows he can make all of Kamoda and Kasumi’s dreams come true.Trade Review"...[a] juggernaut of the manga world..." “If you’re itching for adventure, and are craving something to instill your waning faith in humanity, I implore you. Let these works transport you. Fly Urasawa Air.It’ll get you where you need to go." “Urasawa’s works possess such a singular ability to transport readers halfway across the world almost effortlessly...” -- Polygon * Manga legend Naoki Urasawa: ‘A victory through violence is not a victory’ *

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Book SynopsisA deadly typhoon, a mysterious creature and a girl who won’t quit.In 2020, a large creature rampages through Tokyo, destroying everything in its path. In 1959, Asa Asada, a spunky young girl from a huge family in Nagoya, is kidnapped for ransom—and not a soul notices. When a typhoon hits Nagoya, Asa and her kidnapper must work together to survive. But there’s more to her kidnapper and this storm than meets the eye.Asa and Nakaido fly out to take a closer look at the mysterious creature that has appeared off the coast of Japan. As the creature threatens them with its sharp teeth and spiky tail, Nakaido works to decipher his mentor’s notes and find its weakness. But their attempts to take down the beast are in vain when it makes its way for land!Trade Review"...[a] juggernaut of the manga world..." “If you’re itching for adventure, and are craving something to instill your waning faith in humanity, I implore you. Let these works transport you. Fly Urasawa Air.It’ll get you where you need to go." “Urasawa’s works possess such a singular ability to transport readers halfway across the world almost effortlessly...” -- Polygon * Manga legend Naoki Urasawa: ‘A victory through violence is not a victory’ *

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Book SynopsisTaichi Hiraga Keaton is an insurance investigator educated in archaeology and trained in SAS survival combat who’s about to take on the world, one case at a time!Taichi Hiraga Keaton, the son of a Japanese zoologist and an English noblewoman, is an insurance investigator known for his successful and unorthodox methods of investigation. Educated in archaeology and a former member of the SAS, Master Keaton uses his knowledge and combat training to uncover buried secrets, thwart would-be villains, and pursue the truth…Taichi Hiraga Keaton dreams of someday being the archaeologist who excavates the Danube Valley Civilization. Reality doesn''t seem to be working in his favor, however, as being an insurance investigator keeps him busy and always in peril! With no rest in sight, what’s in store for Master Keaton next? 

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Book SynopsisFor the first time, Naoki Urasawa's classic series Master Keaton is finally available in the UK.

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Book SynopsisTaichi Hiraga Keaton is an insurance investigator educated in archaeology and trained in SAS survival combat who’s about to take on the world, one case at a time!Taichi Hiraga Keaton, the son of a Japanese zoologist and an English noblewoman, is an insurance investigator known for his successful and unorthodox methods of investigation. Educated in archaeology and a former member of the SAS, Master Keaton uses his knowledge and combat training to uncover buried secrets, thwart would-be villains, and pursue the truth… A parent-child bond that deteriorates… A best friend's oath, betrayal and revenge… A man's recovery from self-destruction after being defeated by life… Taichi Hiraga Keaton continues to come across a myriad of different people in his unique job as an insurance investigator…

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Book SynopsisRecopilatorio de cuentos del gran mangaka Naoki Urasawa. Entre ellos se encuenta el relato de terror que marca para siempre al protagonista de su obra Monster.Título original: Monster Kanzenban Bekkan Namae No Nai Kaibutsu

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Book SynopsisEncuadernación: RústicaColección: Shonen MangaBilly Bat nos cuenta la historia de Kevin Yamagata, un nipoamericano de segunda generación que, en el año 1949, vive en Los Ángeles y trabaja como autor de cómics para la Marble Comics. Concretamente, su obra se llama Billy Bat y va de un murciélago investigador privado a lo Philip Marlowe que tiende a meterse en toda clase de líos. Vamos, la clásica historia del detective privado de la novela negra y el cine de los años 40 y 50. Un buen día, llegan a casa de Kevin unos policías que están investigando a un posible espía soviético y, al ver uno de ellos las páginas de Billy Bat en las que está trabajando, le comenta que ese personaje del murciélago él ya lo había visto antes, en Japón, cuando se encontraba estacionado allí como miembro del ejército de ocupación americano. Kevin, alucinado, concluye que es posible que haya %13tomado prestado%13 sin querer el personaje, que tal vez habría visto durante su estancia en Japón hace unos poc

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