Critical Survey of Graphic Novels: Manga: Print Purchase Includes Free Online Access (Critical Survey (Salem Press))

Critical Survey of Graphic Novels: Manga, provides in-depth insight for over 55 of the most popular manga graphic novels, ranging from metaseries to stand-alone books. A "first" in the field, this brand new Critical Survey series focuses on all aspects of the graphic novels format, aiming to establish it as an important academic discipline and research topic in libraries. Designed for academic institutions, high schools, and public libraries, the series provides unique insight into the stories and themes expressed in historic and current landscape of the graphic novel medium. The third set in this series, Critical Survey of Graphic Novels: Manga, provides in-depth insight for over 55 of the most popular and studied manga graphic novels, ranging from metaseries to stand-alone books. A recent influx of translated Japanese manga into the American market has sparked a greater interest in foreign-language traditions and long-form comics storytelling. This single-volume subset focuses on translated works that have been particularly influential in the development of the manga tradition. Often defined by characteristics such as stylized line work, cultural-specific narratives and compelling storytelling that often stand in contrast to the character-centric framework of American comics, manga nonetheless encompasses a broad range of genres and subgenres. Researchers will gain a better understanding of the latter, which, in the manga tradition, is represented by a wide spectrum that includes josei manga, which targets a mature female audience; shoujo-ai manga, which focuses on the spiritual, sexual, or emotional aspects of relationships; shonen-ai, manga created by female authors that focuses on homoerotic or homoromantic male relationships; and kodomo manga, created exclusively for a young audience. Each essay, presented in critical format by leading writers in the field of study, will look beyond the archetypal and consumerist aspects of the medium to show the wide range of literary themes and dynamic artistic styles inherent in the manga format. Provides Insight Into The Most Popular And Studied Manga Graphic Novels. The Manga Tradition Includes Josei Manga, Which Targets A Mature Female Audience, Shoujo-ai Manga, Which Focuses On The Spiritual, Sexual, Or Emotional Aspects Of Relationships, Shonen-ai, Manga Created By Female Authors That Focuses On Homoerotic Or Homoromantic Male Relationships, And Kodomo Manga, Created Exclusively For A Young Audience. Adolf -- Akira -- Amulet -- Astro Boy -- Banana Fish -- Barefoot Gen -- Battle Angel Alita -- Berserk -- Black Jack -- Blade Of The Immortal -- Bleach -- Boys Over Flowers -- Buddha -- Cardcaptor Sakura -- Crying Freeman -- Death Note -- Distant Neighborhood, A -- Dororo -- Dragon Ball -- Dr. Slump -- Drifting Classroom, The -- Drifting Life, A: The Epic Autobiography Of A Manga Master -- Fist Of The North Star -- Four Immigrants Manga, The: A Japanese Experience In San Francisco, 1904-1924 -- From Eroica With Love -- Fruits Basket -- Fullmetal Alchemist -- Ghost In The Shell -- Golgo 13 -- Gon -- Hikaru No Go -- Inuyasha: A Feudal Fairy Tale -- Japan Ai: A Tall Girl's Adventures In Japan -- Jojo's Bizarre Adventure -- Lone Wolf And Cub -- Lupin Iii -- Maison Ikkoku -- Mai, The Psychic Girl -- Monster -- Mw -- Nana -- Naruto -- Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind -- Ode To Kirihito -- Oh My Goddess! -- Old Boy -- One Piece -- Phoenix -- Pluto: Urasawa ' Tezuka -- Ranma 1/2 -- Rose Of Versailles, The -- Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story -- Sailor Moon -- Saint Seiya: Knights Of The Zodiac -- Sanctuary -- Slam Dunk -- Solanin -- Speed Racer: Mach Go Go Go -- To Terra. . . -- Town Of Evening Calm, Country Of Cherry Blossoms -- Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle -- 20th Century Boys -- Usagi Yojimbo -- Uzumaki: Spiral Into Horror -- We Were There -- Yotsuba&! -- Resources -- Bibliography -- Time Line -- Works By Artist -- Works By Author -- Works By Publisher -- Index. Editors, Bart H. Beaty, Stephen Weiner. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 349-354) And Indexes. This book offers in-depth insight into themes and topics related to graphic novels. It provides insight into various aspects of the industry, from craftsmanship such as lettering, inking, and illustration styles, to the production and distribution of graphic novels and the significance and history of comic book conventions. Contains more than fifty essays covering graphic novels and core comic series, focusing on the manga genre, that form today's "canon" for academic coursework and library collections