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Manga's Most Wanted: Great Works by Iconic Authors
Whilst manga may be best known for big blockbuster series like Death Note, One Piece or Naruto, there are also plenty of author-led works that offer a change in pace from more high-profile action manga and provide a distinctive tone unique to that author and illustrator. Discover legendary figures like Katsushiro Otomo, Rumiko Takahashi and Naoki Urasawa in this blog devoted to manga's most wanted.
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Rendering a post-apocalyptic Tokyo as a neon-lit, cyberpunk dystopia, Otomo unleashes biker gangs, government spooks and paranormal teenagers in a pulp starburst of artistic frenzy.
£15.99
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Superbly constructed and generating remarkable suspense, Urasawa’s mix of visceral horror and nuanced crime thriller abounds in multi-layered characterisation and intricate plotting as a serial killer stalks post-reunification Germany slaying middle-aged childless couples.
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One of the pre-eminent female authors of manga, Takahashi possesses a storytelling style all her own, and this delightful historical fantasy of half-demons, magical jewels and schoolgirl pluck is her finest work.
£22.99
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A fogbound Japanese coastal town is held in the thrall to the mysterious spiral in Ito’s darkly atmospheric and unnerving classic of uncanny, encroaching dread.
£17.99
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A deceptively straightforward tale of adolescent yearning and the messiness of young love, Asano’s exquisitely crafted work resonates with compassion and tenderness.
£39.99
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Welcome to the sumptuously gothic world of the undead Poe clan in Hagio’s utterly singular manga which utilises baroque art styles to convey a series of stories rich in romantic tragedy and lush phantasmagoria.
£23.99
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Drawn with suitably painterly grace, Matsumoto’s surreal fable of strange nocturnal events at the legendary Paris art museum introduces readers to a small but charming band of felines.
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A perfect showcase for Tezuka’s sublime artistry and storytelling skills, The Book of Human Insects spins a sinister story of a young mimic and the trail of destruction and heartache she leaves behind her.
£25.00
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Predominantly wordless yet gently life-affirming, Taniguchi’s singular The Walking Man takes a blissful moment to slow down and enjoy the finer things in life such as climbing a tree or splashing in puddles.
£16.99
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The first volume of Mizuki’s monumental photo-realist history of 20th century Japan segues from the effects of the Great Depression to the Rape of Nanking with breathtaking virtuosity and graphic style.
£12.99
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Charting the daily trials and tribulations of a bookselling skeleton, Honda’s off-beat, wryly hilarious manga is a wickedly enjoyable dissection of the stresses of retail.
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