Manga: The Complete Guide

Reviews of more than 900 manga series Ratings from 0 to 4 stars Guidelines for age-appropriateness Number of series volumes Background info on series and artistsTHE ONE-STOP RESOURCE FOR CHOOSING BETWEEN THE BEST AND THE REST!

Whether youre new to the world of manga-style graphic novels or a longtime reader on the lookout for the next hot series, heres a comprehensive guide to the wide, wonderful world of Japanese comics!

Incisive, full-length reviews of stories and artwork Titles rated from zero to four starsskip the clunkers, but dont miss the hidden gems Guidelines for age-appropriatenessfrom strictly mature to kid-friendly Profiles of the biggest names in manga, including CLAMP, Osamu Tezuka, Rumiko Takahashi, and many others The facts on the many kinds of mangaknow your shjo from your shnen An overview of the manga industry and its history A detailed bibliography and a glossary of manga termsLOOK NO FURTHER, YOUVE FOUND YOUR IDEAL MANGA COMPANION!