From its Japanese origins to its global influence
The Japanese comics phenomenon, which took off in the mid-20th century, has given rise to characters of unparalleled richness and revealed a multitude of new talents. Already deeply rooted in Japanese culture, manga has gradually spread worldwide, reaching an ever-wider audience and arousing keen interest among creatives, advertisers and filmmakers. Its influence is felt today in many fields, from animation to video games, including fashion and design, proof of the vitality and innovative power of this universe.
A dive into the world of manga masters
The book 100 Manga Artists, published by Taschen, offers a complete panorama of the manga scene, offering an alphabetical directory of the biggest names in the discipline. It reveals the history and career of key figures, such as Osamu Tezuka, often considered the "father of modern manga" for having created Astro Boy, or Katsuhiro Otomo, whose work Akira has deeply marked the collective imagination. This book also gives voice to a younger generation of authors and illustrators, like Hajime Isayama, whose series Attack on Titan quickly became a worldwide success and inspired major adaptations.
Varied styles in the service of captivating stories
Throughout the pages, readers are immersed in the teeming universe of these creators and their heroes, thanks to rich documentation that includes biographical information, bibliographical details and descriptions of emblematic characters. Reproductions of plates and covers allow us to appreciate the graphic evolution of each artist, from the sobriety of the black and white line to the most daring color compositions. The differences in style and theme testify to the extraordinary variety that characterizes manga, covering a wide range of genres, from fantasy to romance, including historical narrative and science fiction.
Cosplay, fashion and engaging a passionate audience
The popularity of manga is also reflected in cultural phenomena such as cosplay, in which fans gather in elaborate costumes to pay tribute to their favorite characters at large gatherings held around the world, from Los Angeles to Leipzig. This practice, at the intersection of fashion and performance, illustrates how manga and its heroes become true icons, sparking the creativity and engagement of an increasingly passionate international audience.
Artists Shaping the Future of Manga
By exploring the backstage of this art and giving a voice to its leading figures, 100 Manga Artists highlights the scale of a phenomenon that is constantly reinventing itself. Through the quality of its reproductions and the variety of its interviews, this book bears witness to the creative energy that drives the manga scene and provides valuable insight into the artists, both established and emerging, who are shaping the future of Japanese comics.
- publisher: Julius Wiedemann
- languages: English, French and German
- 576 pages
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 6.1" | 15.6 cm |
| Height | 8.5" | 21.7 cm |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs | 1.3 kg |
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