Manga : the Citi exhibition /
by Rousmaniere, Nicole Coolidge; Ryoko, Matsuba; British Museum.
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BookPublisher: London : Thames & Hudson, 2019Description: 351 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 26 cm.ISBN: 9780500480496 (pbk.) :; 0500480494 (pbk.) :.Classification number: 741.5109 ROUSubject(s): Comic books, strips, etc. -- Japan -- History -- Exhibitions | Art and Design | Art and DesignSummary: Translated literally as 'pictures run riot', manga refers to a form of Japanese narrative art that has grown over the centuries to become a global phenomenon. Initially referring to graphic prints, novels and comics, manga has expanded beyond its original forms to include animation, art, fashion and new media such as film and gaming, and has international reach. Immensely popular with people of all ages, manga is big business, with a turnover of 3 billion in Japan in 2016. Arranged into six broadly chronological, thematic chapters, this book traces the origins of manga, from its beginnings to the present day. Each section opens with an essay, followed by interviews, features and manga selections.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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| Book - Adult Paperback | Southport Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 741.5109 ROU (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 003103502X |
Published to accompany an exhibition of the same name held at the British Museum, 23rd May-26th August, 2019.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Translated literally as 'pictures run riot', manga refers to a form of Japanese narrative art that has grown over the centuries to become a global phenomenon. Initially referring to graphic prints, novels and comics, manga has expanded beyond its original forms to include animation, art, fashion and new media such as film and gaming, and has international reach. Immensely popular with people of all ages, manga is big business, with a turnover of 3 billion in Japan in 2016. Arranged into six broadly chronological, thematic chapters, this book traces the origins of manga, from its beginnings to the present day. Each section opens with an essay, followed by interviews, features and manga selections.
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