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(W) Katsuhiro Otomo (A/CA) Katsuhiro Otomo
KATSUHIRO OTOMO (W/A)
On sale Mar. 7
HC, 8x11, 256pgs, FC $29.95
Katsuhiro Otomo's epic manga,
Akira, is considered by many to be the finest work of graphic fiction ever created, a work of astonishing power and visionary scope, and possessing a level of illustration skill unmatched in the annals of the medium. Now available for the first time in an English-language edition,
Akira Club is an essential companion to
Akira, a dazzling collection of Otomo's mind-blowing visions, including over one hundred title-page illustrations created for the original serialization but not included with the published collections of
Akira. The book also features rarely seen alternate art, preliminary drawings, production sketches, and a variety of
Akira posters, advertisements, and products, all accompanied by fascinating commentary by the artist himself. No
Akira enthusiast, manga fan, or devotee of fantasy and science-fiction illustration should be without
Akira Club.
Akira is one of the best known, most critically acclaimed manga series of all time.
Katsuhiro Otomo is acknowledged worldwide as one of animation's most talented directors.
In Shops: Aug 22, 2007
SRP: $29.95
