Manga

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A Critical Guide

By Dr Shige (CJ) Suzuki and Dr Ronald Stewart

Series: Bloomsbury Comics Studies

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Manga by Dr Shige (CJ) Suzuki and Dr Ronald Stewart offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of Japanese comics. This accessible guide covers the history of manga from its early visual culture influences to the global 'Manga Boom' of the 1990s and beyond. It includes case studies of key creators like Osamu Tezuka and Katsuhiro Otomo, explores critical themes such as gender, sexuality, history, and censorship, and discusses manga's global publishing context.

The book also features a bibliography of essential critical writings, discussion questions ideal for classroom settings, and a glossary to clarify key terms, making it an invaluable resource for both newcomers and those wishing to deepen their understanding of manga.
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This book is ideal for readers new to manga, students and educators in comics studies, and scholars seeking a thorough, critical understanding of Japanese comics in historical and global perspectives.

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A wide-ranging introductory guide for readers making their first steps into the world of Manga, this book helps readers explore the full range of Japanese comic styles, forms and traditions from its earliest texts to the internationally popular comics of the 21st century.

In an accessible and easy-to-navigate format, the book covers:

The history of Japanese comics, from influences in early visual culture to the global ‘Manga Boom’ of the 1990s to the present
Case studies of texts reflecting the range of themes, genres, forms and creators, including Osamu Tezuka, Machiko Hasegawa and Katsuhiro Otomo
Key themes and contexts – from gender and sexuality, to history and censorship
Critical approaches to manga, including definitions, biography and reception and global publishing contexts

The book includes a bibliography of essential critical writing on manga, discussion questions for classroom use and a glossary of key critical terms.

Series: Bloomsbury Comics Studies

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Manga

By Dr Shige (CJ) Suzuki and Dr Ronald Stewart

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Ian Gordon from the National University of Singapore praises the book as an up-to-date reference for scholars and a useful textbook for teaching global comic forms. Frederik L. Schodt, author of Manga! Manga! The World of Japanese Comics, commends Suzuki and Stewart for providing a stellar, essential guide that helps both newcomers and fans see manga in a broader cultural context.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350072343

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Illustration: 26 bw illus

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 280

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Dr Ronald Stewart Dr Shige (CJ) Suzuki Education & Reference Fiction Graphic Novels Manga Series: Bloomsbury Comics Studies

About the Author

Shige (CJ) Suzuki is Assistant Professor of Modern Languages and Comparative Literature at Baruch College, City University of New York, USA. Ronald Stewart is Professor at Daito Bunka University, Japan. He has published widely on comics and Manga, including as a columnist for Japan's largest national newspaper, the Yomiuri Shinbun.

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