Manga The Complete Guide

- Reviews of more than 900 manga series - Ratings from 0 to 4 stars - Guidelines for age-appropriateness - Number of series volumes - Background info on series and artists THE ONE-STOP RESOURCE FOR CHOOSING BETWEEN THE BEST AND THE REST! Whether you're new to the world of manga-style graphic novels or a longtime reader on the lookout for the next hot series, here's a comprehensive guide to the wide, wonderful world of Japanese comics! - Incisive, full-length reviews of stories and artwork - Titles rated from zero to four stars-skip the clunkers, but don't miss the hidden gems - Guidelines for age-appropriateness-from strictly mature to kid-friendly - Profiles of the biggest names in manga, including CLAMP, Osamu Tezuka, Rumiko Takahashi, and many others - The facts on the many kinds of manga-know your shojo from your shonen - An overview of the manga industry and its history - A detailed bibliography and a glossary of manga terms LOOK NO FURTHER, YOU'VE FOUND YOUR IDEAL MANGA COMPANION!Thompson, Jason is the author of 'Manga The Complete Guide', published 2007 under ISBN 9780345485908 and ISBN 0345485904.