Manga Design
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Masanao Amano
Product Specs:
- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 71.2 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 584
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Manga Design
Manga Design is a digital reference guide to the creators who shaped Japanese comics and anime. This PDF edition is available for instant download after purchase, so there is no shipping delay.
Credited to Masanao Amano and edited by Julius Wiedemann, the book presents profiles of influential manga artists, from classic masters such as Osamu Tezuka and Katsuhiro Otomo to newer talents like Reiko Okano.
Book Overview
Manga Design belongs to the art and design reference category, with a strong focus on Japanese comics and their creators. It is an illustrated A–Z survey of manga artists and their work.
Each entry includes biographical and bibliographical information, descriptions of main characters, and examples of the artist’s manga spreads and covers. The original print package also included a bonus DVD with interviews, a Tokyo manga-shop tour, and hundreds of manga covers.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Profiles of influential manga artists, from Osamu Tezuka to Katsuhiro Otomo.
- Biographical and bibliographical details for each featured artist.
- Descriptions of main characters from major manga titles.
- Examples of manga spreads, covers, and page designs.
- Insight into manga’s cultural and artistic influence in Japan and beyond.
- A practical reference for fans, designers, and creative professionals.
Why This Book Matters
Manga has been a central part of Japanese mainstream culture for decades, influencing advertising, visual arts, and anime. This book documents the creators behind that influence and preserves their contributions.
For readers and artists, it offers a compact visual record of some of the most respected names in manga.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 71.2 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 584 |
| Print Length | 576 pages |
| Author | Masanao Amano |
| Editor | Julius Wiedemann |
| Publisher | Taschen America Llc |
| Publication Date | January 1, 2004 |
| Edition | Pap/DVD |
| ISBN-10 | 3822831247 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3822831243 |
| Subject | Artists — Japan; Comic books, strips, etc. — Japan; Cartooning — Technique |
| Archive Reference | https://archive.org/details/mangadesign0000aman |
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Review Count | 17 |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download. There is no physical shipping, and access is available immediately after purchase.
It works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop readers, mobile devices, and other PDF-compatible reading applications.
FAQ
How do I get access after purchase? The PDF is available for instant download once your order is complete.
Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital product, so no physical item is mailed.
Which devices can I use? The PDF can be opened with Kindle apps and most tablets, computers, and smartphones with a PDF reader.
Download Manga Design today and explore the work of Japan’s most influential manga artists.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| File Size Bytes | 74615765 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8.25 x 1.5 x 10 inches |
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