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A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga
Exploring the History of Japanese Animation and Comics
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See moreExplore the incredible world of anime and manga with this comprehensive, accessible handbook for kids.
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Explore the incredible world of anime and manga with this comprehensive, accessible handbook for kids.
Celebrate your otaku spirit with this inclusive, illustrated guide to anime and manga. Whether you're watching anime on Netflix and Crunchyroll or bringing home stacks of manga from the library, A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga is the guide to help you navigate this exciting, growing world.
Written by fans, writers and reviewers Samuel Sattin and Patrick Macias, A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga includes chapters on:
- The history and importance of anime and manga
- How anime and manga are made
- Recommendations of popular series and films to enjoy
- Pro-tips on how to create your own anime and manga and how to get involved in cosplay communities
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781444975291
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 November 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Children's Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Utomaru
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 190.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 478g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Samuel Sattin (Author)
Samuel Sattin is a writer and coffee addict. In May of 2022, he launched a Kickstarter with the artist team Gurihiru for Unico: Awakening in coordination with Tezuka Productions in Japan. He is also the writer of Buzzing, and the forthcoming history of roleplaying games, Side Quest. He adapted the Academy Award-nominated Cartoon Saloon Irish Folklore Trilogy (WolfWalkers, Song of the Sea, and The Secret of Kells) to graphic novel format, has written screenplays for PBS, and previously wrote books such as Bezkamp, Legend, and The Silent End. His nonfiction work has appeared or been featured in The Nib, The Atlantic, NPR, and elsewhere. He graduated with an MFA in comics from California College of the Arts and a creative writing MFA from Mills College, freelances in animation development, and works as a studio writer for Schulz Creative Associates, aka Snoopy Central. He currently resides in Northern California.Patrick Macias (Author) Patrick Macias is the editor in chief of Otaku USA magazine, the founding editor of Crunchyroll News, and the author of numerous books about Japanese pop culture including TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion. In addition to contributing liner notes to the Criterion Collection and Arrow Video, he also wrote the original story for the anime series URAHARA which was simulcast globally in 2017. Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Patrick now lives in Tokyo, Japan.Utomaru (Illustrator) Utomaru is a Tokyo-based illustrator, art director, and graphic designer. Her credits include character design on Muteking the Dancing Hero, a reboot of a classic anime series, and illustrating the Kitty Sweet Tooth graphic novel series.Also by Patrick Macias
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