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TEKKONKINKREET: Black & White
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
TEKKONKINKREET: Black & White
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Taiyo Matsumoto
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| Series | TEKKONKINKREET: Black & White |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:624 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 257,Width 181 |
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| Category/Genre | Graphic novels: Manga |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781421518671
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| Classifications | Dewey:741.5 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
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| Imprint |
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
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| Publication Date |
4 August 2008 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Punk rock meets fine art on the mean streets of Treasure Town Orphaned on the mean streets of Treasure Town, lost boys Black and White must mug, steal and fight to survive. Around them moves a world of corruption and loneliness, small-time crooks and neurotic police officers, and a band of sadistic yakuza who have plans for their once-fair city. Can they rise above their environment? Surreal manga influenced by European comics. Orphaned on the mean streets of Treasure Town, lost boys Black and White must mug, steal and fight to survive. Around them moves a world of corruption and loneliness, small-time crooks and neurotic police officers, and a band of sadistic yakuza who have plans for their once-fair city. Can they rise above their environment? Surreal manga influenced by European comics.
Author Biography
Taiyo Matsumoto was born in Toyko, Japan in 1967. He made his manga debut in 1986 in the magazine COMIC AFTERNOON, with the short story, STRAIGHT. Heavily influenced by French comics he travelled to France to study there. His art style subsequently changed dramatically to the unique, alternative look seen in TEKKONKINKREET, in 2006 it was turned into an animated feature film. His has also created the boxing serial, Zero, the domestic drama, Hanao, the sports manga, Ping Pong, and the Moebius inspired, No. 5.
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