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The Manga Bible: Raw
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Manga Bible: Raw
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Siku
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:224 | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 128 |
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Category/Genre | Graphic novel and Manga artwork Biblical studies |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780340910450
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Classifications | Dewey:220.520814 220.50222 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
John Murray Press
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Imprint |
Hodder Faith
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Publication Date |
26 July 2007 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Manga comics, the most popular literary form in Japan and Korea, are the fastest growing genre in publishing. Dynamic, action-based artwork combined with pacy, emotional storytelling in a style particularly popular amongst teens and young adults. Artist Siku, one of the UK's hottest comic talents, has brought his distinctive, edgy style to the world's all-time best-selling book. The Manga Bible is a faithful adaptation of the Bible, injected with new energy by Siku's beautiful and dramatic artwork. The Manga Bible - Raw contains the full Manga adaptation of the Bible plus brief features such as 'Introducing the Bible', creators' commentary on key scenes and a 'Drawing the Manga Bible' workshop Siku himself. Also available: The Manga Bible - Extreme, which also contains the the full text of the Bible from the acclaimed TNIV translation.
Author Biography
Siku is an illustrator, conceptualist and art director with over a decade's experience in the frontline of the British comics industry. He is best known for his work on Judge Dredd and the successful sci-fi/fantasy weekly comic, 2000AD. His interests include music, basketball, Christian theology and (casual) quantum physics!
ReviewsThe older target age group means that The Manga Bible tells many more stories than other children's Bibles, helping the reader gain a much more rounded picture of God. - 'Childrens Work' Magazine - Alex Taylor
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