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God of Comics: Osamu Tezuka and the Creation of PostWorld War II Manga (Great Comics Artists Series),Used
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Cartoonist Osamu Tezuka (19281989) is the single most important figure in Japanese postWorld War II comics. During his fourdecade career, Tezuka published more than 150,000 pages of comics, produced animation films, wrote essays and short fiction, and earned a Ph.D. in medicine. Along with creating the character Astro Boy (Mighty Atom in Japan), he is best known for establishing story comics as the mainstream genre in the Japanese comic book industry, creating narratives with cinematic flow and complex characters. This style influenced all subsequent Japanese output. God of Comics chronicles Tezuka's life and works, placing his creations both in the cultural climate and in the history of Japanese comics.The book emphasizes Tezuka's use of intertextuality. His works are filled with quotations from other texts and cultural products, such as film, theater, opera, and literature. Often, these quoted texts and images bring with them a world of meanings, enriching the narrative. Tezuka also used stock characters and recurrent visual jokes as a way of creating a coherent world that encompasses all of his works.God of Comics includes close analysis of Tezuka's lesserknown works, many of which have never been translated into English. It offers one of the first indepth studies of Tezuka's oeuvre to be published in English.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Who is the author of 'God of Comics'? A: The author of 'God of Comics: Osamu Tezuka and the Creation of Post-World War II Manga' is Natsu Onoda Power.
- Q: What is the main focus of the book? A: 'God of Comics' primarily chronicles the life and works of Osamu Tezuka, emphasizing his impact on Japanese manga and storytelling techniques.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'God of Comics' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in manga? A: Yes, the book provides insights into Osamu Tezuka's work that can appeal to both newcomers and seasoned manga enthusiasts.
- Q: What kind of analysis does the book offer? A: The book includes close analysis of Tezuka's lesser-known works and examines how his creations relate to the cultural climate of Japan.
- Q: When was 'God of Comics' published? A: 'God of Comics' was published on May 14, 2009.
- Q: Does the book discuss Tezuka's influence on modern manga? A: Yes, the book discusses Tezuka's significant influence on the development of modern manga and comic narratives.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: While the book primarily focuses on text, it likely includes illustrations to support discussions of Tezuka's work.
- Q: Can I find translations of Tezuka's works mentioned in the book? A: The book discusses many of Tezuka's lesser-known works, but some may not have been translated into English.