{"product_id":"9784805319017","title":"Japan's Manga Revolution","description":"Author: Andreas Marks\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9784805319017\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Nov 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 224\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJourney through Japan's illustrated history and discover the roots of manga before it took the world by storm.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this compelling survey, art historian Andreas Marks traces the development of Japanese illustrated books in premodern times. As early as the 17th century, Japanese publishers were producing thousands of illustrated titles on subjects ranging from religion and poetry to celebrated beauties, famous kabuki actors, farting warriors, and adventure tales. This flourishing book culture laid the foundation for the vibrant manga and comics industry of today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarks explores this evolution through five key works, including:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKitagawa Utamaro's \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePicture Book of Crawling Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e (1788)\u003c\/b\u003e  a beautifully illustrated collection of plants and animals paired with poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHokusai's Sketchbooks (early 1800s)\u003c\/b\u003e  featuring hundreds of innovative drawing and design ideas by Katsushika Hokusai, whose work influenced many renowned European artists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New Illustrated Water Margin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  Hokusai's adaptation of a Chinese novel about a band of fictional heroes with superpowers, offering a bold reimagining of the story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Shiranui\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e (1849 - 1910)\u003c\/b\u003e  an adventure novel serialised over six decades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe early-20th-century \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCurrent Affairs Manga\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  the first periodical to use the word 'manga' in its title, providing illustrated commentary on contemporary political events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJapan's Manga Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e offers the first comprehensive overview of Japan's rich tradition of illustrated storytelling and its lasting impact on visual culture worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46875669299358,"sku":"ADS-9784805319017","price":49.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9784805319017.jpg?v=1779755373","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9784805319017","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}