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Social Club Books The New Gate Volume 8
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£11.39
Little, Brown & Company Monster and the Beast, Vol. 3
Book SynopsisAfter the world conspired to separate Cavo and Liam before there burgeoning romance could really begin, the two are left to wander the world separately, desperately hoping for a reunion. But when Liam is feeling lonely without Cavo's touch, will he stay true the sweet, innocent Cavo or find solace in another man...?!
£999.99
Rutgers University Press Comics and the Origins of Manga: A Revisionist
Book Synopsis2022 Eisner Award Winner for Best Academic/Scholarly Work Japanese comics, commonly known as manga, are a global sensation. Critics, scholars, and everyday readers have often viewed this artform through an Orientalist framework, treating manga as the exotic antithesis to American and European comics. In reality, the history of manga is deeply intertwined with Japan’s avid importation of Western technology and popular culture in the early twentieth century. Comics and the Origins of Manga reveals how popular U.S. comics characters like Jiggs and Maggie, the Katzenjammer Kids, Felix the Cat, and Popeye achieved immense fame in Japan during the 1920s and 1930s. Modern comics had earlier developed in the United States in response to new technologies like motion pictures and sound recording, which revolutionized visual storytelling by prompting the invention of devices like speed lines and speech balloons. As audiovisual entertainment like movies and record players spread through Japan, comics followed suit. Their immediate popularity quickly encouraged Japanese editors and cartoonists to enthusiastically embrace the foreign medium and make it their own, paving the way for manga as we know it today. By challenging the conventional wisdom that manga evolved from centuries of prior Japanese art and explaining why manga and other comics around the world share the same origin story, Comics and the Origins of Manga offers a new understanding of this increasingly influential artform.Trade ReviewNew Books Network: New Books in Japanese Studies interview with Eike Exner— New Books Network: New Books in Japanese Studies "Its innovative perspective lies above all in the precision of the documentation and the scrupulous study of the phenomena of translation and borrowing as well as in the history of the narrative and auditory device of the comic strip. For all these reasons, it is a book that stands out for its effects of transmission of both knowledge and sound effects!"— Neuvieme Art “I have been waiting many years to see something like Eike Exner’s Comics and the Origins of Manga. Modern Japanese comics, or 'manga,' have enjoyed huge success around the world in the last three decades. So much so that today some fans occasionally seem to think manga—perhaps even all comics—are really a purely Japanese invention. Of course, nothing could be further from the truth. In his book, using primary sources from inside and outside Japan, Eike Exner does a wonderful job of cutting through both mist and myths and showing us another reality."— Frederik L. Schodt, author of Dreamland Japan: Writings on Modern Manga "Exner’s work is stunningly rigorous and detailed, surfacing a wealth of examples and specific moments of exchange."— Shawn Gilmore, Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics “...a compelling investigation of an historical 'audio-visual' dialogue between the 'sound images' of comics and manga...this text becomes a meaningful revelation of the unique and multifarious histories of world print and comic cultures.”— Frenchy Lunning, editor of Mechademia "'Comics and The Origins of Manga charts the vital influence of US comic strips in Japan (as early as 1908) and to manga creators' incorporating balloons, sound effects and other audiovisual elements inside their panels."— Derf Backderf, author of Kent State "This is an excellent book that I enjoyed reading immensely. The topic is timely and important and the scholarship is meticulous and comprehensive."— Gennifer Weisenfeld, author of Imaging Disaster: Tokyo and the Visual Culture of Japan’s Great Earthquake of 1923 “Eike Exner has meticulously researched voluminous archival materials transnationally, analyzed them critically and carefully, and, in the process, challenged, contradicted, and corrected the history of manga’s origins. Without any reservation, a history-altering masterpiece!”— John A. Lent, founder/publisher/editor-in-chief, International Journal of Comic Art "Comics and the Origins of Manga is a fascinating, materialist account of the history shared between the Japanese and Euro-American comics traditions. With the rise of manga as a globally dominant idiom, the prewar development of the form has been of increasing interest to artists and researchers alike. Eike Exner’s thorough, elucidating scholarship tracks this history in an engaging manner in what will undoubtedly be an important English-language reference work on the subject for years to come. Highly recommended."— Adam Buttrick, cartoonist "Terrific book by Eike Exner - Comics and the Origins of Manga. A brisk-reading but deeply-researched study of the impact American comic strips had on the development of manga in the early decades of the 20th century. New from Rutgers University Press. 'I recommend it.' -me"— Joe McCulloch, The Comics Journal editor "Through subtle formal analysis and groundbreaking archival research, Comics and the Origins of Manga makes a compelling argument for the strong influence of translated American comics on the development of modern Japanese manga.”— Henry Jenkins, author of Comics and Stuff "Really enjoyed this book. Fascinating examination of how early American comic strips influenced the develop of manga than is generally acknowledged. Highly recommended."— Chris Mautner, The Comics Journal writerTable of ContentsAcknowledgments A Note on Images Foreword Introduction Prologue: The Historical Origins and Changing Meaning of “Manga” up to 1923 Chapter One: “Popular in Society at Large:” the First Talking Manga Chapter Two: “Listen Vunce!” The Audiovisual Revolution in Graphic Narrative Chapter Three: When Krazy Kat Spoke Japanese: Japan’s Massive Importation of Foreign Audiovisual Comics Chapter Four: From Asō Yutaka to Tezuka Osamu: How Manga Made in Japan Adopted the Form of Audiovisual Comics Epilogue: The Myth of Manga as a “Traditional Mode of Expression” Brief Chronology List of Foreign Comics in Japan 1908-1945 List of Illustrations Bibliography Index
£24.29
Marvel Comics Marvel Visionaries John Buscema
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£41.56
Campfire Hamlet: Campfire Graphic Novels
Book SynopsisA concise, highly enjoyable adaptation of the classic Shakespeare drama.
£12.34
Scholastic US Sparks Future Purrfect A Graphic Novel Sparks 3
Book SynopsisCharlie and August go on vacation, but trouble always finds them!Charlie and August, the kitty duo who control the incredible Sparks costume, are exhausted. It''s hard work saving people all the time! So what better way to relax than to get away to a beautiful tropical island? But when weird things start to happen and they discover that the island holds a surprising secret, they''re blasted off on their craziest adventure ever. And this time they have to save themselves!
£999.99
Kodansha America, Inc The Heroic Legend of Arslan 16
Book SynopsisArslan is the teenaged prince of the ancient kingdom of Pars who doesn't seem to have what it takes to be a great ruler like his father, Andragoras III. A fateful encounter with a slave from the neighboring country of Lusitania leads Arslan to question the world outside of the royal capital's walls but before he can indulge his curiosity, war breaks out. Arslan is rushed off to his first war, only to see his kingdom crumble in front of his eyes. This series of events leads the young Arslan on a journey to reclaim his lost kingdom.
£10.44
Montena La pirámide roja. Novela gráfica / The Red
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£18.13
Image Comics The Wicked + The Divine Volume 7: Mothering
Book SynopsisIn the past: awful stuff. In the present: awful stuff. But, increasingly: answers. Collects THE WICKED + THE DIVINE #34-39
£999.99
Kitsune Books El Raton de Biblioteca 7
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£10.69
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Came the Mirror & Other Tales
Book SynopsisAn eclectic collection of short stories from master manga artist Rumiko Takahashi, beloved creator of Inuyasha, Ranma 1/2, and Urusei Yatsura!Five intimate magical-realist tales from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi! A supernatural mirror compels a teenager to draw out and destroy the evil lurking within others. But will his duty destroy him? A has-been manga creator acquires the power to curse his competition. Is it worth it? A pet cat possesses a human—warning, side effects may include partial transmogrification... And more! Plus, a rare behind-the-scenes autobiographical story about Takahashi’s lifelong love affair with manga (and friendship with manga creator Mitsuru Adachi)!Five intimate magical-realist tales from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi! A supernatural mirror compels a teenager to draw out and destroy the evil lurking within others. But will his duty destroy him? A has-been manga creator acquires the power to curse his competition. Is it worth it? A pet cat possesses a human—warning, side effects may include partial transmogrification... And more! Plus, a rare behind-the-scenes autobiographical story about Takahashi’s lifelong love affair with manga (and friendship with manga creator Mitsuru Adachi)!
£13.49
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Laguardia Deluxe Edition
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£24.64
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC The Country Without Humans Vol. 1
Book SynopsisA hauntingly beautiful tale about the last human in a mechanical world, by the creator of The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife (also from Seven Seas).Shii is the only human left in a city inhabited by nothing but machines. As she flees through the eerie streets, hunted by the sinister Triangle Heads, she encounters a golem named Bulb. Can Shii survive long enough to form a friendship with this strange golem—and perhaps even discover what happened to her fellow humans?
£12.76
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC The Case Files of Jeweler Richard (Manga) Vol. 1
Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated, heartwarming mystery romp is based on the popular light novel series that also inspired an anime! When Japanese college student Seigi Nakata rescues a handsome young jewelry appraiser from a group of drunken assailants, he gets more than he bargains for! The appraiser is Richard Ranashinha de Vulpian, a brilliant and mysterious British jewelry expert. Seigi hires Richard to appraise a ring left to Seigi by his grandmother...and the adventures are just beginning. Together, they unlock the secret messages hidden in the hearts of jewels--and those who possess them.
£10.44
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Bad Boys, Happy Home, Vol. 3
Book SynopsisSometimes all it takes is a good fistfight to find true love!Akamatsu has problems at home, while Seven doesn’t even have a home. When these two strangers meet, fighting soothes their troubled souls, opening up room for something more.Seven has disappeared, and when Akamatsu goes looking for him, he learns of his shocking past. The two have grown up in vastly different worlds, but the time they’ve spent together still burns brightly. Will Akamatsu fight to get those days back or is the chasm between their two worlds too great to span?
£9.49
J-Novel Club Full Metal Panic! Volumes 7-9 Collector's Edition
Book SynopsisVolumes 7-9, printed for the first time in English! The Pacific Chrysalis was Mithril's first true victory over Amalgam, but their success has only led to escalation. Between growing suspicion at school and cryptic warnings from Tessa's brother that everything is about to change, Sousuke begins to realize that his peaceful life in Tokyo might not last much longer. Before he can even prepare, though, Sousuke finds himself running a gauntlet beyond anything he could have imagined. He'll have to fight not just for his own life, but for the life of everyone he knows!
£19.79
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC To Love Ru Vol. 9-10
Book SynopsisYuuki Rito is your average high school student-awkward, shy, and hopeless when it comes to confessing his feelings to the girl of his dreams. But one day, a beautiful woman suddenly materializes in his bathtub! Her name is Lala Deviluke, an alien princess on the run from an intergalactic empire. After Rito gets unwittingly engaged to Lala, he soon finds himself sucked into a battle for Lala's affections, as alien suitors from across the galaxy vie for her hand in marriage. Rito's troubles have only just begun!
£16.19
Tokyopop Press Inc Im Looking for Serious Love
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£11.35
DC Comics Batman Vol. 1: Their Dark Designs
Book SynopsisIt s a new day in Gotham. Bane has been vanquished, but both the city and its champion are still struggling to pick up the pieces. Deathstroke, the world s greatest mercenary, is back in town under a new contract. Soon other hired killers follow, and Batman is surrounded by assassins as well as Gotham s own dangerous players, from the Riddler to the Penguin to Harley Quinn. As the Caped Crusader draws closer to uncovering the figure pulling the strings, the love of his life, Catwoman, holds the sinister secret in her claws. Can Batman pry it from her without tearing their relationship apart? And will it be enough to stop the coming plot against him? The start of a bold new chapter in the Batman saga unfolds from writer JAMES TYNION IV and artists GUILLEM MARCH, TONY S. DANIEL, CARLO PAGULAYAN, JORGE JIMENEZ, and more. Collects stories from Batman #85-94 and Batman Secret Files #3, and features the debut of breakout character Punchline!
£999.99
Manga Classics Inc. Manga Classics: Hamlet (Modern English Edition)
Book SynopsisThe dead still walk in Denmark. Already crushed by his father's death and his mother's hasty remarriage, the young prince Hamlet is confronted by his father's ghost, bearing terrible news: he didn't simply die. He was murdered. Now Hamlet lives only for his vengeance - no matter how many other people must die for it. Manga Classics® proudly presents an exciting manga version of Shakespeare's masterpiece Hamlet in its full glory, featuring the FULL, ADAPTED MODERN ENGLISH text for easy reading!Trade Review"This vividly violent tale will appeal to ambitious manga readers and can serve as supplemental material for the study of Hamlet." - School Library Journal "The modern English version is much easier to understand, and in the manga form, the characters are brought to life straight from the pages." - San Francisco Book Review"The writers have done a great job of adapting the language so that you miss none of the meaning!" - Youth Services Book Review
£17.09
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC The Girl I Want is So Handsome! - The Complete
Book SynopsisA yuri comedy about a hyper first-year student and the hot girl jock she’s crushing on by the creator of The Summer You Were There!First-year high schooler Hina falls head over heels in love at her first glimpse of Shiki, a gorgeous, cool older girl with mad basketball skills. But when she tries to confess her feelings, she ends up as the basketball team’s manager instead. It seems like a huge blunder until she realizes it’s the perfect chance to get to know Shiki better. Will Hina and Shiki overcome their comical misunderstandings and realize they’re the perfect couple? Read the whole hilarious story in one omnibus volume!
£15.19
DC Comics Absolute Fourth World by Jack Kirby Vol. 2
Book SynopsisLegendary comics creator Jack Kirby s mind-boggling Fourth World saga continues in the newest volume in the Absolute edition series, Absolute Fourth World by Jack Kirby Vol. 2. After co-creating comic book heroes such as The Fantastic Four and The Hulk, legendary writer/artist Jack Kirby came to DC Comics in 1970 to write and illustrate four interlocking series known collectively as The Fourth World. Now, DC collects Kirby s entire runs on these four series The New Gods, The Forever People, Mister Miracle and Superman s Pal Jimmy Olsen. These comics spanned galaxies, from the streets of Metropolis to the far-flung twin worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips, as cosmic-powered heroes and villains struggle for supremacy, and the world-conquering Darkseid adventured across Earth for the deadly Anti-Life Equation.
£999.99
Vertical Inc. What Did You Eat Yesterday? 7
Book SynopsisWhat Did You Eat Yesterday is best described as part comic, part cookbook - it depicts the romance between two 40-year-old men and the many meals they share together.
£12.34
Vertical Inc. What Did You Eat Yesterday? 16
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£12.34
Tokyopop Press Inc Our NotSoLonely Planet Travel Guide Volume 1
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£11.35
Denpa Books Monster Smash
Book SynopsisRising from the grave, FAKKU Books brings a new monster girl book that will make more than the hairs on the back of your neck rise. Monster Smash is the first book from new-comer Mizone, but it's so good it'll make you toss out your old monster manual and replace it with Monster Smash as your new go-to tome.
£14.24
Fantagraphics Garden Of Flesh
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£12.34
Kodansha America, Inc I'm Standing on a Million Lives 11
Book SynopsisYusuke Yotsuya doesn't care about getting into high school; he just wants to get back home to his game and away from other people. But when he suddenly finds himself in a real-life fantasy game alongside his two gorgeous classmates, he discovers a new world of possibility and excitement. Despite a rough start, Yusuke and his friend fight to level up and clear the challenges set before them by a mysterious figure from the future, but before long, they find that they're not just battling for their own lives, but for the lives of millions!
£10.44
Papercutz Chloe #4: Rainy Day
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£13.49
Tundra Books The Mosquito
Book SynopsisHilarious illustrated nonfiction about mosquitos perfect for beginning readers. Conversational text and silly illustrations will have you up all night reading about the most annoying bug on Earth!Fast mosquito facts:Distinctive trait: Leaving annoying itchy bitesDiet: Your blood (and nectar and plant juice)Special talent: Making a terrible whining sound in your earThe Mosquito covers habitat (mosquitos live everywhere except Antarctica and Iceland!), species (over 3,500!), history (the oldest recorded mosquito was 79 million years ago!) and much more. Although silly and off-the-wall, The Mosquito contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.
£7.46
Vertical, Inc. What Did You Eat Yesterday? 13
Book SynopsisA casual romance between two 40-year-old men and the many meals they share together. Changes are afoot at Kenji s salon and Shiro s law firm but the one constant is that there s always good food and great company to be enjoyed.A thoughtful and unique manga that incorporates food into the narrative while providing readers with the recipes.
£12.34
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Perfect Blue: Awaken from a Dream (Light Novel)
Book SynopsisDelve deeper into the dark underbelly of super-stardom, where fame comes at a steep price. In this sequel anthology to the hit psychological thriller, Perfect Blue, creepy fans thrust their idols into struggles of life and death. Gruesome body switches, bloody fan letters, and a stalker in a terrifying rabbit costume - it’s a life of fame and misfortune that lies in wait for these hapless pop stars.
£11.39
Aladdin Paperbacks Dork Diaries Books 10-12 (Boxed Set): Dork
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£35.69
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Hellboy Omnibus Volume 3: The Wild Hunt
Book SynopsisVolume III of the Hellboy Omnibus presenting Hellboy s entire story for the first time, and featuring the basis for the upcoming Hellboy feature film!The basis for the upcoming feature film Hellboy: The Rise of the Blood Queen!
£21.74
Random House USA Inc Black Panther Little Golden Book (Marvel: Black
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£7.01
Roaring Brook Press Science Comics: Robots and Drones: Past, Present,
Book SynopsisEvery volume of Science Comics is a complete introduction to a particular topic - dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you! This volume: In Robots & Drones, a mechanical dove named Pouli introduces a wide array of robots of various capacities. He covers one of the oldest robots, the coin-powered water fountain; everyday essentials like the coffee maker and the car; and even modern-day weapons of war. Pouli is out to remind us that there are robots everywhere around us.
£9.99
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC The Kingdoms of Ruin Vol. 3
Book SynopsisHumanity long lived in harmony with witches, but an advanced scientific revolution has made the powers of a witch unnecessary. Succumbing to resentment and fear, the greatest nation in the world begins a brutal witch hunt and eliminates all witches from the land. After being forced to watch his beloved teacher die, Adonis, a witch’s apprentice, swears revenge on the empire that took everything away from him. It’s a bloody battle between science and magic in this thrilling new fantasy manga!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon
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£11.39
Vertical, Inc. Blame! 6
Book SynopsisOne of the manga world's most intriguing artists returns with a re-release of his breakthrough work BLAME!
£26.39
Social Club Books The Rising Of The Shield Hero Volume 07: The
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£10.79
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc We Never Learn, Vol. 18
Book SynopsisWhen studious Nariyuki tutors two supergeniuses who are total dunces in their favorite subjects, he’ll get a crash course in love!Nariyuki Yuiga comes from an impoverished family, so he’s eager to secure a full scholarship to college before he graduates high school. His principal agrees, with one stipulation—he must tutor three of the most talented girls at school and make sure they get into their target colleges!Rizu and Nariyuki are now university students. Though some time has passed since graduation, not much has changed in their relationship. But things are about to get interesting with a little help from their friend Sawako and a mischievous ghost!
£7.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Case Closed Vol. 31
Book SynopsisVolume 31 in the manga series Case Closedfrom Simon & Schuster and VIZ Media.
£7.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc YuYu Hakusho Vol. 19
Book SynopsisA delinquent’s gotta do what he’s gotta do…in the afterlife.
£10.54
Simon Spotlight When Snoopy Met Woodstock: Ready-To-Read Level 2
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£6.36
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc World Trigger, Vol. 22
Book SynopsisYou thought your neighbors were bad...but at least they're not aliens trying to kill you!Earth is under constant threat from Neighbors, invincible monsters from another dimension that destroy our way of life. At least we have the elite warriors of Border, who co-opt alien technology to fight back! Meet agent Osamu Mikumo, not the best, but along with his Neighbor friend Yuma, he’ll do whatever it takes to defend life on Earth as we know it.It’s round 8 of the Rank Wars, and Hyuse is heavily damaged and flanked by rival squads. The whole match hinges on two things: Chika’s ability to shoot people and the squad’s overall strategy against Ninomiya himself. Tamakoma-2’s ticket to the away mission depends on placing high in B-rank, and the final match is hurtling towards a conclusion!
£9.57
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Case Closed Vol. 63
Book SynopsisCan Detective Conan crack the case…while trapped in a kid’s body?At a revolving sushi restaurant, a food critic is poisoned. Who slipped cyanide into the buffet? Something’s fishy about this crime, but Conan is on hand to serve up justice! Then a man dies at a strange contest for men who share the same last name...and the chief suspect is George’s dad! And Conan joins the hunt for a drag racer called the Silver Witch who literally drives people to their deaths...At a revolving sushi restaurant, a food critic is poisoned. Who slipped cyanide into the buffet? Something’s fishy about this crime, but Conan is on hand to serve up justice! Then a man dies at a strange contest for men who share the same last name...and the chief suspect is George’s dad! And Conan joins the h
£6.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Nisekoi False Love Vol. 14
Book SynopsisAbrand-new series from VIZ Media - it's got it all - Love triangles! Comedic antics!! Gang warfare?!
£9.52
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Pokemon Adventures Ruby and Sapphire Vol. 15
Book SynopsisAwesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire video games!All your favorite Pokémon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga!Ruby’s father Norman is the new Gym Leader of Petalburg City. But Ruby doesn’t want to follow in his father’s footsteps—he wants to win Pokémon Contests! Sapphire’s father Professor Birch is the local Pokémon researcher. But Sapphire is tired of gathering scientific data—she wants to win Pokémon battles! When Ruby and Sapphire meet, they’re more likely to hit each other than hit it off. But then Sapphire challenges Ruby to a competition... Which of them will achieve their dreams in just eighty days?!Meanwhile, what dastardly plan is Team Aqua up to...and how does it involve Sapphire?!
£7.99
