A Guide to the World of Manga: An Illustrated Guide

Manga — one of the main trends in popular culture around the world in recent decades. Both children and teenagers, as well as adults, read it. More than a billion volumes of various stories are sold worldwide each year. But... what is the phenomenon of the popularity of this relatively young phenomenon and why have Japanese stories found interest far beyond Eastern countries?
This large illustrated book tells the entire story of manga over the past seventy years: from a niche phenomenon of Japanese culture that spread across the country after World War II to a global trend.
Inside this large gift book, you will find biographies of the main artists and authors, stories of the most influential plots of each year and decade. All this on glossy paper and accompanied by printed posters, portraits, and frames that are important for understanding the structure of manga and anime. The perfect gift for every fan of Japanese culture.