Vagabond, Vol. 30
Takehiko Inoue is the creator of one of the most popular manga of akk time,Slam Dunk, which has sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He followed that series up with two titles lauded by critics and fans alike--Vagabond, a fictional account of the life of Miyamoto Musashi, andReal, a manga about wheelchair basketball. Inoue is the recipent of numerous awards, including the orestigious Tezuka Osamu Culture award and the Media Arts Festival Award. In addition to his work on manga, Inoue has worked on television commericals, character designs for video games, and is the founder of a scholarship to foster Japanese basketball talent.