Unico: Awakening (Volume 1): An Original Manga

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Price
$12.99  $12.08
Publisher
Graphix
Publish Date
Pages
224
Dimensions
5.9 X 8.9 X 0.5 inches | 1.01 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781339036335

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About the Author
Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989) was a visionary Japanese cartoonist, animator, and film producer. His prolific output, pioneering techniques, and innovative redefinitions revolutionized Japanese comics and anime and he is often honored as the "God of Manga."
Samuel Sattin is an American writer. His books include the Eisner-nominated Buzzing, Side Quest, The Silent End, and (as co-author) both A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga and The Essential Anime Guide: 50 Iconic Films, Standout Series, and Cult Masterpieces. He has also adapted the Academy Award-nominated films WolfWalkers, Song of the Sea, and The Secret of Kells to the graphic novel format. He graduated with an MFA in comics from the California College of the Arts and works as a studio writer for Schulz Creative Associates, aka Snoopy Central. Samuel resides with his wife in San Francisco, and travels frequently to Japan.
Gurihiru is an Eisner Award-winning illustration team based out of Saitama, Japan. Though widely known for their work in American comics, they also work in games, manga, and anime in Japan. Their clients include Disney Japan, Nintendo, Square Enix, Tsuburaya Production, and many others. Major works include It's Jeff, Superman Smashes the Klan, Gwenpool, The Unstoppable Wasp, and Spider-Man & Venom: Double Trouble.
Reviews

"A spellbinding masterpiece." -- Dav Pilkey, #1 bestselling creator of Dog Man

"The modern setting, dramatic paneling, and mood-oriented -palettes bolster the weight of Unico's helpful and heroic deeds... A reimagining of a beloved classic that will -appeal to fans of heartfelt -adventure manga and works like She-Ra and the Princess of Power. An ideal series to help fill the middle grade manga demand." -- School Library Journal

"With a careful balance of slow beats and whimsical action, Unico: Awakening builds alluring characters and keeps the suspenseful moments coming." -- Anime Corner

"Plenty of action and outsized baddies keep the excitement level high... The jewel-toned palette and creatively varied panel shapes sustain a high level of visual interest." -- Kirkus Reviews

"With all the energy of an animated cartoon, Gurihiru's eye-catching, cinematic art in a lush color palette offers excellent character design... the epic stakes, rampant magic, and manga feel will likely give this wide appeal." -- Booklist

About Osamu Tezuka:

"Widely considered the most important and influential figure in post-World War II Japanese animation." -- The New York Times

"Tezuka... looms like a colossus over Japanese comics and animation." -- Publishers Weekly