{"product_id":"9783836526470","title":"100 Manga Artists","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eMangificent: From Astro Boy to Akira, the superstars of the manga scene\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the original TASCHEN edition of \u003ci\u003eManga Design\u003c\/i\u003e , Japan’s comic phenomenon has produced yet more captivating characters and a whole host of hot new talents. This revised and updated edition delivers the lowdown on \u003cb\u003ethe latest and the greatest makers and shapers of the manga scene\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough an A–Z directory, we discover the superstars—both human and fictional—of what is now a vast global industry, \u003cb\u003einspiring advertisers, filmmakers, creative professionals, millions of avid fans,\u003c\/b\u003e not to mention an \u003cb\u003eentire cosplay lifestyle\u003c\/b\u003e, in which manga devotees in elaborate costume meet to celebrate the existence of their characters at huge conventions from Los Angeles to Leipzig.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom classic maestros—like \u003cb\u003eOsamu Tezuka\u003c\/b\u003e (creator of Astro Boy) and \u003cb\u003eKatsuhiro Otomo\u003c\/b\u003e (creator of Akira)—to newcomers such as \u003cb\u003eHajime Isayama\u003c\/b\u003e, each entry includes biographical and bibliographical information, descriptions of main characters, and of course plenty of examples of the artist’s finest manga spreads and covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the series:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBibliotheca Universalis\u003c\/i\u003e — Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price!\u003cbr\u003eSince we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, the name TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing. \u003ci\u003eBibliotheca Universalis\u003c\/i\u003e brings together nearly 100 of our all-time favorite titles in a neat new format so you can curate your own affordable library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eBookworm’s delight — never bore, always excite\u003c\/b\u003e !\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eText in English, French, and German\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taschen America, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48184534237424,"sku":"9783836526470","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9783836526470_p0.jpg?v=1763759140","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9783836526470","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}