Manga: The Complete Guide

- Reviews of more than 900 manga series- Ratings from 0 to 4 stars - Guidelines for age-appropriateness- Number of series volumes- Background info on series and artists THE ONE-STOP RESOURCE FOR CHOOSING BETWEEN THE BEST AND THE REST Whether you're new to the world of manga-style graphic novels or a longtime reader on the lookout for the next hot series, here's a comprehensive guide to the wide, wonderful world of Japanese comics - Incisive, full-length reviews of stories and artwork- Titles rated from zero to four stars-skip the clunkers, but don't miss the hidden gems- Guidelines for age-appropriateness-from strictly mature to kid-friendly- Profiles of the biggest names in manga, including CLAMP, Osamu Tezuka, Rumiko Takahashi, and many others - The facts on the many kinds of manga-know your shojo from your shonen- An overview of the manga industry and its history- A detailed bibliography and a glossary of manga terms LOOK NO FURTHER, YOU'VE FOUND YOUR IDEAL MANGA COMPANION