Author: Yumi Tamura
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781569319741
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sometimes destiny is a choice. Born under a prophecy that will liberate and unite Japan, Sarasa has had to take her brother Tatara's place as the "Boy of Destiny." Fighting for the oppressed, Sarasa journeys across Japan to gain allies and defeat her enemies--all while keeping her identity a secret! Basara is a post-apocalyptic fantasy adventure series and one of the most popular shôjo manga of the 90s in Japan. It is the story of how a young girl becomes "the child of destiny" and finds the strength to free her people and seek revenge for the death of her brother.
Basara, Vol. 1
Author: Yumi Tamura
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781569319741
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sometimes destiny is a choice. Born under a prophecy that will liberate and unite Japan, Sarasa has had to take her brother Tatara's place as the "Boy of Destiny." Fighting for the oppressed, Sarasa journeys across Japan to gain allies and defeat her enemies--all while keeping her identity a secret! Basara is a post-apocalyptic fantasy adventure series and one of the most popular shôjo manga of the 90s in Japan. It is the story of how a young girl becomes "the child of destiny" and finds the strength to free her people and seek revenge for the death of her brother.
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781569319741
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sometimes destiny is a choice. Born under a prophecy that will liberate and unite Japan, Sarasa has had to take her brother Tatara's place as the "Boy of Destiny." Fighting for the oppressed, Sarasa journeys across Japan to gain allies and defeat her enemies--all while keeping her identity a secret! Basara is a post-apocalyptic fantasy adventure series and one of the most popular shôjo manga of the 90s in Japan. It is the story of how a young girl becomes "the child of destiny" and finds the strength to free her people and seek revenge for the death of her brother.
Sengoku Basara
Author: Yak Haibara
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
ISBN: 9781926778334
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"First published in Japan in 2007 by ASCII Media Works." -- Colophon.
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
ISBN: 9781926778334
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"First published in Japan in 2007 by ASCII Media Works." -- Colophon.
Immortal Rain Volume 3
Author: Kaori Ozaki
Publisher: TokyoPop
ISBN: 9781591827245
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Rain must decide whether to share the secrets of his past when he and Machika discover a familiar woman frozen in Angel's Graveyard.
Publisher: TokyoPop
ISBN: 9781591827245
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Rain must decide whether to share the secrets of his past when he and Machika discover a familiar woman frozen in Angel's Graveyard.
Bastard!!, Vol. 1
Author: Kazushi Hagiwara
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781569319529
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Is this it? Is this truly mankind's final hour? Has the human race finally found a way to destroy itself for good after countless tries for thousands of years? Or can one incredibly handsome wizard possibly have enough power to stop it all? Anthrasax is fully revived and with the power of a god he is waging war on the kingdoms of earth. One by one they are being swallowed up and destroyed forever. Meanwhile, the mysterious Council of Europea appears and foretells of the legendary savior of mankind known as the "Dragon Warrior." Is Dark Schneider this fabled warrior? And if so, will he have enough power to take on the God of Destruction himself?
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781569319529
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Is this it? Is this truly mankind's final hour? Has the human race finally found a way to destroy itself for good after countless tries for thousands of years? Or can one incredibly handsome wizard possibly have enough power to stop it all? Anthrasax is fully revived and with the power of a god he is waging war on the kingdoms of earth. One by one they are being swallowed up and destroyed forever. Meanwhile, the mysterious Council of Europea appears and foretells of the legendary savior of mankind known as the "Dragon Warrior." Is Dark Schneider this fabled warrior? And if so, will he have enough power to take on the God of Destruction himself?
The Art of Loving
Author: Yukine Honami
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781569709085
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"What's the greatest happiness one can know in love? For Yutaka, there is only one answer: sex. To him, happiness and lust are the same thing. The likeable and respectable heir to the wealthy Fujiwara family is being torn inside-out by repressed physical desires. Then one day, Tohno, a transfer student, shows up at school. Yutaka sees Tohno as the 'toy' that will make real all his desires and debauched fantasies. A life-long friendship based on trust and gratitude--will it all be shattered when Tohno learns the truth about Yutaka's obsession?"--Page 4 of cover.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781569709085
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"What's the greatest happiness one can know in love? For Yutaka, there is only one answer: sex. To him, happiness and lust are the same thing. The likeable and respectable heir to the wealthy Fujiwara family is being torn inside-out by repressed physical desires. Then one day, Tohno, a transfer student, shows up at school. Yutaka sees Tohno as the 'toy' that will make real all his desires and debauched fantasies. A life-long friendship based on trust and gratitude--will it all be shattered when Tohno learns the truth about Yutaka's obsession?"--Page 4 of cover.
Basara, Vol. 27
Author: Yumi Tamura
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421509846
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sometimes destiny is a choice. Born under a prophecy that will liberate and unite Japan, Sarasa has had to take her brother Tatara's place as the "Boy of Destiny." Fighting for the oppressed, Sarasa journeys across Japan to gain allies and defeat her enemies--all while keeping her identity a secret! In this special collection of side stories, join Sarasa and Shuri after the war, as they rebuild Japan and travel the world together. In the distant Huang Empire, Sarasa is infected with a fatal disease--but will Shuri betray the Huang Emperor to save her? And when the new Japanese government is beset with turmoil, it's up to two children to convince a reclusive hermit named Hayato to lead his country. Finally, Yumi Tamura offers a glimpse of life before the apocalypse...before the ruined world Sarasa knows...before the beginning of Basara!
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421509846
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sometimes destiny is a choice. Born under a prophecy that will liberate and unite Japan, Sarasa has had to take her brother Tatara's place as the "Boy of Destiny." Fighting for the oppressed, Sarasa journeys across Japan to gain allies and defeat her enemies--all while keeping her identity a secret! In this special collection of side stories, join Sarasa and Shuri after the war, as they rebuild Japan and travel the world together. In the distant Huang Empire, Sarasa is infected with a fatal disease--but will Shuri betray the Huang Emperor to save her? And when the new Japanese government is beset with turmoil, it's up to two children to convince a reclusive hermit named Hayato to lead his country. Finally, Yumi Tamura offers a glimpse of life before the apocalypse...before the ruined world Sarasa knows...before the beginning of Basara!
Basara, Vol. 27
Author: Yumi Tamura
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421575817
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
In this special collection of side stories, join Sarasa and Shuri after the war, as they rebuild Japan and travel the world together. In the distant Huang Empire, Sarasa is infected with a fatal disease--but will Shuri betray the Huang Emperor to save her? And when the new Japanese government is beset with turmoil, it's up to two children to convince a reclusive hermit named Hayato to lead his country. Finally, Yumi Tamura offers a glimpse of life before the apocalypse...before the ruined world Sarasa knows...before the beginning of Basara! -- VIZ Media
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421575817
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
In this special collection of side stories, join Sarasa and Shuri after the war, as they rebuild Japan and travel the world together. In the distant Huang Empire, Sarasa is infected with a fatal disease--but will Shuri betray the Huang Emperor to save her? And when the new Japanese government is beset with turmoil, it's up to two children to convince a reclusive hermit named Hayato to lead his country. Finally, Yumi Tamura offers a glimpse of life before the apocalypse...before the ruined world Sarasa knows...before the beginning of Basara! -- VIZ Media
Graphic Novels
Author: Michael Pawuk
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1113
Book Description
Covering genres from adventure and fantasy to horror, science fiction, and superheroes, this guide maps the vast terrain of graphic novels, describing and organizing titles to help librarians balance their graphic novel collections and direct patrons to read-alikes. New subgenres, new authors, new artists, and new titles appear daily in the comic book and manga world, joining thousands of existing titles—some of which are very popular and well-known to the enthusiastic readers of books in this genre. How do you determine which graphic novels to purchase, and which to recommend to teen and adult readers? This updated guide is intended to help you start, update, or maintain a graphic novel collection and advise readers about the genre. Containing mostly new information as compared to the previous edition, the book covers iconic super-hero comics and other classic and contemporary crime fighter-based comics; action and adventure comics, including prehistoric, heroic, explorer, and Far East adventure as well as Western adventure; science fiction titles that encompass space opera/fantasy, aliens, post-apocalyptic themes, and comics with storylines revolving around computers, robots, and artificial intelligence. There are also chapters dedicated to fantasy titles; horror titles, such as comics about vampires, werewolves, monsters, ghosts, and the occult; crime and mystery titles regarding detectives, police officers, junior sleuths, and true crime; comics on contemporary life, covering romance, coming-of-age stories, sports, and social and political issues; humorous titles; and various nonfiction graphic novels.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1113
Book Description
Covering genres from adventure and fantasy to horror, science fiction, and superheroes, this guide maps the vast terrain of graphic novels, describing and organizing titles to help librarians balance their graphic novel collections and direct patrons to read-alikes. New subgenres, new authors, new artists, and new titles appear daily in the comic book and manga world, joining thousands of existing titles—some of which are very popular and well-known to the enthusiastic readers of books in this genre. How do you determine which graphic novels to purchase, and which to recommend to teen and adult readers? This updated guide is intended to help you start, update, or maintain a graphic novel collection and advise readers about the genre. Containing mostly new information as compared to the previous edition, the book covers iconic super-hero comics and other classic and contemporary crime fighter-based comics; action and adventure comics, including prehistoric, heroic, explorer, and Far East adventure as well as Western adventure; science fiction titles that encompass space opera/fantasy, aliens, post-apocalyptic themes, and comics with storylines revolving around computers, robots, and artificial intelligence. There are also chapters dedicated to fantasy titles; horror titles, such as comics about vampires, werewolves, monsters, ghosts, and the occult; crime and mystery titles regarding detectives, police officers, junior sleuths, and true crime; comics on contemporary life, covering romance, coming-of-age stories, sports, and social and political issues; humorous titles; and various nonfiction graphic novels.
The Publishers' Trade List Annual
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1936
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1936
Book Description
Mostly Manga
Author: Elizabeth F.S. Kalen
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1610692349
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Appropriate for any public library collection, this book provides a comprehensive readers' advisory guide for Japanese manga and anime, Korean manhwa, and Chinese manhua. Japanese manga and anime, Korean manhwa, and Chinese manhua are Asian graphic novels and animated films that have gained great popularity in the last ten years and now are found in most public library collections. Mostly Manga: A Genre Guide to Popular Manga, Manhwa, Manhua, and Anime is the first readers' advisory guide to focus on this important body of literature. This guide provides information on all of the major manga and anime formats and genres, covering publications from the early 1990s to the present. It identifies important titles historically and provides a broad representation of what is available in each format. Selected major titles are described in detail, covering the general plot as well as grade level and pertinent awards. The author also discusses common issues related to manga and anime, such as terminology, content and ratings, and censorship.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1610692349
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Appropriate for any public library collection, this book provides a comprehensive readers' advisory guide for Japanese manga and anime, Korean manhwa, and Chinese manhua. Japanese manga and anime, Korean manhwa, and Chinese manhua are Asian graphic novels and animated films that have gained great popularity in the last ten years and now are found in most public library collections. Mostly Manga: A Genre Guide to Popular Manga, Manhwa, Manhua, and Anime is the first readers' advisory guide to focus on this important body of literature. This guide provides information on all of the major manga and anime formats and genres, covering publications from the early 1990s to the present. It identifies important titles historically and provides a broad representation of what is available in each format. Selected major titles are described in detail, covering the general plot as well as grade level and pertinent awards. The author also discusses common issues related to manga and anime, such as terminology, content and ratings, and censorship.