{"product_id":"real-vol-3-paperback","title":"Real, Vol. 3 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTakehiko Inoue\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue creates a dramatic tale of triumph over adversity. This is the story of three young men whose lives are profoundly changed by their involvement with wheelchair basketball.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCritically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn't pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of the mega-hit masterpieces \u003ci\u003eSlam Dunk\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVagabond\u003c\/i\u003e, lifts the manga medium to a completely new level of storytelling. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHisanobu Takahashi thought the world was his for the taking. Natural athletic ability, effortless academic prowess and popularity with the girls gave him a sense of entitlement that knew no bounds. But a devastating traffic accident robs Hisanobu of everything. In constant pain, Hisanobu is completely overwhelmed by the reality of his paraplegia and his excruciating physical rehabilitation.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakehiko Inoue is the creator of one of the most popular manga of all time, \u003ci\u003eSlam Dunk\u003c\/i\u003e, which has sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He followed that series up with two titles lauded by critics and fans alike--\u003ci\u003eV\u003ci\u003eagabond\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, a fictional account of the life of Miyamoto Musashi, and \u003ci\u003eReal\u003c\/i\u003e, a manga about wheelchair basketball. Inoue is the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Tezuka Osamu Culture Award and the Media Arts Festival Award. In addition to his work on manga, Inoue has worked on television commercials, character designs for video games, and is the founder of a scholarship to foster Japanese basketball talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.1 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 20, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42725267570751,"sku":"9781421519913","price":20.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/6f97c07f4f2b24716f2f8feea5dbc116.webp?v=1765105875","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/real-vol-3-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}