{"product_id":"the-manga-bible-hardcover","title":"The Manga Bible - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHelen McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis artful and authoritative guide charts manga's rise from historical narrative scrolls to its position as an international creative powerhouse that has changed the way books are read.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRenowned manga historian Helen McCarthy delivers the ultimate resource for anyone curious about the art form's past, present, and future. Spanning from 11th-century illustrated scrolls to today's billion-dollar industry and global fandoms, \u003ci\u003eThe Manga Bible \u003c\/i\u003eexplores manga's origins, its narrative and aesthetic evolution, and its wide-reaching influence on visual storytelling around the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOrganized thematically, the book examines major movements, genres, and milestones--from censorship and subversion in postwar Japan to the rise of science fiction, the role of erotic manga, and the cultural dynamics of gendered readerships. McCarthy also considers manga's deep connections with film, television, fashion, and music, and introduces both globally recognized artists and lesser-known creators whose contributions deserve greater visibility. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing hundreds of images--manga pages, historical prints, vintage covers, and fan ephemera--the volume offers a dynamic visual companion to its nuanced analysis. McCarthy's writing is vivid and incisive, revealing how manga has functioned as both entertainment and a medium for symbolism, politics, and social reflection. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRooted in scholarship yet written with accessibility and energy, \u003ci\u003eThe Manga Bible \u003c\/i\u003epresents a comprehensive portrait of manga as one of the world's most influential and complex storytelling traditions. It captures the scope of its artistic innovations, the passion of its global communities, and the forces--both underground and mainstream--that continue to shape its enduring appeal.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHELEN MCCARTHY \u003c\/b\u003eco-founded the UK's first professional anime magazine, \u003ci\u003eAnime UK\u003c\/i\u003e, and later edited \u003ci\u003eManga Mania \u003c\/i\u003emagazine. She has written more than a dozen books and has co-authored \u003ci\u003eThe Anime Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e, which is considered the preeminent research guide to the medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 24, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43159713415231,"sku":"9783791393957","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/16KnLVc6_9783791393957.webp?v=1777000935","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-manga-bible-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}