Critical survey of graphic novels
Subtitle: manga
By: editors, Bart H. Beaty, Stephen Weiner
Series: Critical survey of graphic novels
Publisher: Salem Press
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Maynard, Mass
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 396
ISBN-13: 9781587659553; 9781587659560
Subjects: Graphic novels; Comic books, strips
Other titles: Manga
Description: Provides insight into the most popular and studied manga graphic novels. The manga tradition includes josei manga, which targets a mature female audience, shoujo-ai manga, which focuses on the spiritual, sexual, or emotional aspects of relationships, shonen-ai, manga created by female authors that focuses on homoerotic or homoromantic male relationships, and kodomo manga, created exclusively for a young audience.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.