{"product_id":"the-discovery-of-anime-and-phil-amara-9781597021463","title":"The Discovery of Anime and Manga: The Asian Hall of Fame","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e Enjoy the first English children's picture book on how Japanese animation and comics were created! Amazingly illustrated, this storybook features a bilingual Japanese translation. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is the third adventure in our series on cool inventions created in Asia. The cute red panda Dao makes history come alive by transporting the kids Emma and Ethan back in time. Together they learn how fantastic creations came to be and zip back to the future! This dynamic journey explores the evolution of Japanese animation and comic books. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Published in newspapers, magazines, books, and graphic novels, comics became TV shows, movies, and games. These entertainment brought Japanese pop culture across the globe and influenced artists everywhere.  \u003cp\u003e This quest features 100 of your favorite characters and creators: from Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy and Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma 1\/2 to Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli and Totoro. Mazinger, Speed Racer, and Doraemon are joined by Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball, and Pokémon. Mobile Suit Gundam, Akira, and Ghost in the Shell meet Full Metal Alchelmist, One Piece, and One Punch Man. Iconic and best-selling series are brought to life with the amazing artwork of Juan Calle, an otaku (big fan) himself. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Adults and kids can learn about the categories shonen, shojo, and mecha (giant robots), use a handy glossary, and draw inspiration to create their own amazing stories. Teachers and librarians will find this a great addition to their comic book and graphic novel collections. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eThe Discovery of Anime and Manga\u003c\/i\u003e bursts from the page with energy and color. Informative and entertaining, it's a beautifully rendered concise introduction to manga and anime for not only children, but comics fans of all ages.\" - Dr. Dale Jacobs, Department of English, University of Windsor, Canada \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Phil Amara, Oliver Chin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1597021466\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781597021463\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Immedium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/05\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 9.80w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/13\/2019 pg. 1","brand":"Phil Amara","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44051965214975,"sku":"9781597021463","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7d2ce587-3560-413d-9b65-9fe8c25b63bc.jpg?v=1685016210","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-discovery-of-anime-and-phil-amara-9781597021463","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}