{"product_id":"art-of-manga-exhibition-catalogue","title":"Art of Manga Exhibition Catalogue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArt of Manga\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003espotlights—and celebrates—the Japanese comics and graphic novels that are sought after and beloved by millions of readers around the globe. Manga, which refers to comics and cartooning originating in Japan, utilize a style first developed in the late nineteenth century that draws from Western comics and satire as well as from Japanese printing and art historical precedents. With its dexterous line drawings, dynamic compositions, intriguing characters, and compelling storytelling, manga is an incredibly accessible and highly enjoyable form of art. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePublished to coincide with a groundbreaking exhibition at the de Young in San Francisco organized by guest curator, Nicole Coolidge Rousmaniere,\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eArt of Manga\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehighlights ten key manga artists with rich sections devoted to their work and texts about their aesthetic themes and working methods. This prismatic volume also features essays and interviews on manga history, creation, and culture by artists, scholars, and industry professionals; timelines of manga's Japanese foundations and its relationship to the United States; and more than two hundred full-color illustrations to give the reader a deeper understanding of manga's cultural development and social impact—and a greater appreciation for its creative and mesmeric power.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ten artists featured in the catalogue are Chiba Tetsuya, Akatsuka Fujio, Takahashi Rumiko, Taniguchi Jiro, Yamazaki Mari, Araki Hirohiko, Yamashita Kazumi, Tagame Gengoroh, Yoshinaga Fumi, and Oda Eiichiro, along with manga art initiative Shueisha Manga Art Heritage.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoftcover, 360 pages.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46121081503940,"sku":"SS-9781974762736","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/5601\/files\/DSC00015.jpg?v=1788381981","url":"https:\/\/shop.brooklynmuseum.org\/products\/art-of-manga-exhibition-catalogue","provider":"Brooklyn Museum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}