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Blue Period 1

By Tsubasa Yamaguchi
Series: Blue Period
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Blue Period 1 by Tsubasa Yamaguchi follows Yatora Yaguchi, a high school student excelling academically but struggling with a lack of passion. His life takes a turn when he encounters a beautiful painting in his art club, igniting a newfound enthusiasm for art that challenges his previous ambitions. This graphic novel explores themes of self-discovery and the transformative power of creativity.
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If you're intrigued by a story of self-discovery and artistic journey, this graphic novel might captivate you. It delves into themes of passion and transformation as the protagonist finds a new sense of direction through the world of art, making it an inspiring read for those who appreciate character growth and creative exploration.

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Blue Period 1

"Yatora is the perfect high school student, with good grades and lots of friends. It's an effortless performance, and, ultimately ... a dull one. But he wanders into the art room one day, and a lone painting captures his eye, awakening him to a kind of beauty he never knew. Compelled and consumed, he dives in headfirst--and he's about to learn how savage and unforgiving art can be"--

Winner of the 2020 Manga Taisho Grand Prize! A manga about the struggles and rewards of a life dedicated to art. The studious Yatora leaves a dry life of study and good manners behind for a new passion- painting. But untethering yourself from all your past expectations is dangerous as well as thrilling...

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Blue Period 1 by Tsubasa Yamaguchi

Yatora is the perfect high school student, with good grades and lots of friends. It's an effortless performance, and, ultimately... a dull one. But he wanders into the art room one day, and a lone painting captures his eye, awakening him to a kind of beauty he never knew. Compelled and consumed, he dives in headfirst—and he's about to learn how savage and unforgiving art can be...

Now a hit Netflix Original Anime!

A manga about the struggles and rewards of a life dedicated to art. Popular guy Yatora realises he's just going through the motions to make other people happy and finds himself in a new passion—painting. But untethering yourself from all your past expectations is dangerous as well as thrilling...

Blue Period 1 is the 2020 Manga Taisho Grand Prize Winner, a YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens selection, and a unanimous selection for the Texas Library Association Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List.

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Blue Period 1 is often praised for its realistic portrayal of artistic struggles and the emotional journey of self-discovery. Reviewers highlight its vivid depiction of imposter syndrome and the compelling coming-of-age narrative. It has been recognized as a top manga series with its engaging story that captivates readers with its authenticity and passion for art.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781646511129

Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Kodansha Comics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 224

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Fiction Graphic Novels Penguin Books Series: Blue Period Tsubasa Yamaguchi

About the Author

Tsubasa Yamaguchi is the author of the hit manga adaptation of Makoto Shinkai's short film She and Her Cat, published in English by Vertical Comics, and the art student drama Blue Period from Kodansha Comics.

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