Comic Artists: Asia Book

The Japanese Comic style -- manga -- has become wildly popular throughout North America and the rest of the world, as evidenced by Harper Design#146;s bestselling #147;Japanese Comickers.#148;But the latest vanguard of artists working in this style come not only from Japan, but also Korea (where comics are called #147;manhwa#148;) and China (where they are called #147;manhua.#148;) Therefore to follow-up the success of #147;Japanese Comickers,#148; Harper Design is proud to present Comic Artists - Asia featuring rising comics artists from Korea and Taiwan as well as Japan. Comic Artists - Asia introduces the work of a dozen promising young artists who are non-professional or semi-professional in Japan, Korea and Hong Kong. Each artist profile includes an interview, providing insight into how they work and how they regard their craft as well as a gallery of their breathtaking imagery. and step-by-step or idea sources how they work. A sumptuous presentation of the most cutting-edge practitioners of today#146;s most popular cartooning style, Comic Artists - Asia is an indispensable addition to every manga fan#146;s collection.Read More