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The Impact of Akira: A Manga (R)evolution
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About The Impact Of Akira: A Manga (R)evolution
Product Description A global manga phenomenon in the early 1990s, Akira is a futuristic depiction with apocalyptic elements set in a Neo-Tokyo on the brink of civil war. Katsuhiro Otomo’s work is a graphical and narrative treasure trove, confronting the revolutionary views of a disillusioned youth with the danger of scientific progress spiraling out of control. This book provides the social and historical context of Katsuhiro Otomo’s manga, which is reflected in its themes, and is intended to help the Western reader get a better grasp of this major Japanese comic book’s essence. Review “Akira started an animation revolution. Meticulously drawn, and mixing sophisticated themes with shocking violence and blockbuster action… almost single-handedly launched anime fandom in the West.” – LA Times “Its legacy is a landmark work in both film and comics. Nothing of its kind had ever been seen before and Otomo changed the game in both fields. This level of complexity and detail―both in art and story structure―had been previously unseen in most comics and influenced hundreds, if not thousands, of works to come.” – AV Club About the Author Remi Lopez is the author of several books published by Third Editions, including The Legend of Final Fantasy VIII, “La Legende Final Fantasy XII & Ivalice,” as well as the two volumes of “Persona : Derriere le Masque.” He also wrote a book about the iconic Cowboy Bebop series, published under the FORCE label.
