One thousand years of manga / Brigitte Koyama-Richard.

1000 years of manga (other title)

Koyama-Richard, Brigitte, (author.). Radzinowicz, David, (translator.).

Summary:

As contemporary as this graphic art form may appear to readers outside of Japan, manga has, in fact, deep roots in Japanese culture, drawing on centuries-old artistic traditions: traces can be found in seventh century temple paintings, folding screens decorated with comic characters, and painted medieval Emakimono scrolls. The more familiar manga comics of today echo similar themes, both light and serious, and draw on narrative forms present in the sagas and skits from Japan's rich cultural heritage.0 This book spans the history of manga in all its splendour and diversity: from Hokusai's seminal Manga in 1814 to the onset of the gekiga in the 1950s; from the landmark Astro Boy of Tezuka Ozamu to Lady Oscar, Riyoko Ikedan's shojo manga aimed at young girls; from samurai sagas to the more alternative productions of the review Garo; and from the demons that populate the works of Mizuki Shigeru to the latest creations from Jiro Taniguchi, each period is covered in detail. 0 One Thousand Years of Manga is both a rich documentary account and a visual delight with over 400 illustrations, many never before seen outside of Japan. A thorough exploration of the sources of manga, this book makes it possible to understand how this mass-produced cultural artifact - aimed at adults as much as at children - has developed into an essential facet of Japanese culture that is now enjoyed across the globe.

Record details

ISBN: 9780500296837
ISBN: 0500296839
Physical Description: 271 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
Edition: Revised and updated edition.
Publisher: London ; Thames & Hudson Ltd, 2022.
Copyright: ©2022

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	The origins of manga -- The magic of the scroll: from the earliest caricatures to the rise of the comic strip -- The birth of the Japanese print: the golden age of caricature. Edo: the rise of a new capital ; The book in the Edo period ; An art of entertainment ; "Composite" faces ; Protection against natural disasters ; A love of anthropomorphism ; Monsters of all kinds ; Scenes from school ; Pictures from Otsu (₆tsu-e) ; Speech bubbles and word balloons ; Pictures that speak: rebus puzzles ; Board games and the first "comic strips" ; Magic lanterns and other illusions ; Katsushika Hokusai: the pioneer of manga ; Depicting speed and motion: from prints to manga -- A new type of caricature: Japan opens up to the west. The rise of the media: caricatures and comic strips ; Pioneers from the west: Charles Wirgman and Georges Bigot ; The magazine Kokkei Shinbun -- Rise of the modern comic book: before the war and after. Rakuten: pioneer of the Japanese comic strip ; A new profession: "manga journalist" ; Cornering the children's market ; The spirit of adventure ; A love of travel ; The postwar renaissance ; New heroes -- Tezuka Osamu: the "god" of modern manga. The man and his work ; Birth of the gekiga -- The manga of today. The manga industry ; Manga in everyday life ; Learning through manga ; Cult series ; Teamwork ; A diversity of themes ; Tales of the fantastic ; Humor ; Cops and criminals ; The world of dance ; Daily life in manga ; The vogue for art nouveau -- Selected manga artists and titles. Ikeda Riyoko: a s̥hjo manga revolution ; Sugiura Hinako: a passion for the Edo period ; Art history in manga form ; A selection of recent manga titles ; Matsumoto Leiji: conquering the galaxy ; Interview with Matsumoto Leiji and Maki Miyako ; Taniguchi Jir̥: a manga poet ; Interview with Taniguchi Jir̥ ; Mizuki Shigeru: master of the supernatural ; The making of Japanese prints -- From manga to anime and other artforms. Interview with Takahata Isao ; Interview with K̥no Fumiyo ; Tezuka Osamu meets the painters of the Rinpa school ; Woodblock prints of Lupin III ; Yamaguchi Akira ; Interview with Shiriagari Kotobuki -- Reciprocal influences.
Language Note:	Text in English, translated from French.