(Paperback)

This definitive illustrated history of manga is an unparalleled account of the development of a form which is an integral part of Japanese art and culture and now hugely popular throughout the world.

(Hardback)

A dominant force in its home country since the 1970s, Japanese animation has become a global phenomenon in recent years. This title takes you on a sweeping journey through the history of Japanese animation, tracing this cultural phenomenon from its origins in traditional art onwards.