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1) Manga
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Explores the origins of Japanese manga, looks at the ways in which this form of art has evolved, discusses major artists, and examines the popularity of manga in the United States.
Author
Series
Bakuman volume 2
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Moritaka and Akito venture to publishing house Shueisha in hopes of capturing an editor's interest. As much potential as these two rookies have, will their story impress the pros and actually get printed?
Author
Series
Bakuman volume 1
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Average student Moritaka Mashiro enjoys drawing for fun. When his classmate and aspiring writer Akito Takagi discovers his talent, he begs Moritaka to team up with him as a manga-creating duo. But what exactly does it take to make it in the manga-publishing world? Moritaka is hesitant to seriously consider Akito's proposal because he knows how difficult reaching the professional level can be. Still, encouragement from persistent Akito and motivation...
Author
Series
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
With Hattori, their former editor, helping out again, Moritaka and Akito do everything they can to make their new series the best it can be. Moritaka works on the character designs while Akito tries to come up with the perfect names for the characters and the series itself. But when it debuts in Weekly Jump magazine, can it take the top spot?
Author
Series
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Moritaka and Akito find themselves facing the possibility that their manga series in Shonen Jump will be cancelled due to a drop-off in popularity. Then, Akito's new friendship with manga creator Ko Aoki may affect the relationship between Akito and Kaya.
Author
Series
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Average student Moritaka Mashiro enjoys drawing for fun. When his classmate and aspiring writer Akito Takagi discovers his talent, he begs Moritaka to team up with him as a manga-creating duo. But what exactly does it take to make it in the manga-publishing world?
Author
Series
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Is Akito Takagi and Moritaka Mashiro's newest rival also their greatest fan? The duo is asked to judge a manga contest and the best entry reminds them of their own creations. But who is this mysterious new artist and what are his controversial methods of creating manga?"--From the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Moritaka and Akito's hard work is paying off, and they start challenging their rival Eiji's popularity in Shonen Jump. But just as they plan the next step, the team is hit with a surprising setback. Moritaka and Akito will need the help of their manga artist friends to overcome this hurdle!" -- p. [4] of cover.
Series
New game! volume 1
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Suzukaze Aoba, a fresh high-school graduate, joins the game company that produced her favorite games. She gets to spend her days modeling and creating characters, learning the ropes of the industry, and getting to know her co-workers.
Author
Series
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Big changes are in store now that Moritaka and Akito have their own series in Shonen Jump. Hanging out with their favorite manga creators, hiring assistants, keeping track of the weekly reader surveys -- life as a professional manga artist is tough! Can these two survive the pressure?
Series
Skull-face bookseller Honda-san volume 1
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Honda-san is stuck: It's hard to keep drawing about your bookstore job after you've quit! But being a full-time manga artist opens new doors - stories from the publishers' perspectives, to the nitty-gritty of e-books, and even to Taiwan's book industry. It's the final volume of Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san, but the joys and agonies of bookselling last forever!"-- cover page 4.
Series
New game! volume 1
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Suzukaze Aoba may look like a middle schooler, but she's actually a character designer fresh out of high school. Not only is she working for the company that put out one of her favourite games, she also gets to spend her days modeling and creating characters. Follow her adorable shenanigans in this 4-panel slice of life as she learns the ropes of the industry and gets to know her co-workers."--Publisher description.
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Suzukaze Aoba may look like a middle schooler, but she's actually a character designer fresh out of high school. Not only is she working for the company that put out one of her favourite games, she also gets to spend her days modeling and creating characters. Follow her adorable shenanigans in this 4-panel slice of life as she learns the ropes of the industry and gets to know her co-workers."--Publisher description.
Series
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Unexpected circumstances Akiko has finally achieved her dream of becoming a manga artist! She's almost ready to fully immerse herself in the wonderful world of shoujo when Hidaka-sensei approaches her. Just what does he want?"-- cover page 4.
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