Gravett points out in the cover blurb that manga account for 40 per cent of everything published each year in japan so the subtitle of the book sixty years of japanese comics is a slightly worrying portent of overambition. Manga sixty years of japanese comics is a 2004 encyclopaedia written by paul gravett it was published in 2004 by laurence king in the united kingdoms and by harper design in united states it gives an overview of most of the famous manga works and historical evolution since 1945. Manga sixty years of japanese comics presents an accessible entertaining and highly illustrated introduction to the development and diversity of japanese comics from 1945 to the present. Manga sixty years of japanese comics presents an accessible entertaining and highly illustrated introduction to the development and diversity of japanese comics from 1945 to the present featuring striking graphics and extracts from a wide range of manga the book covers such themes as the specific attributes of manga in contrast to american and european comics the life and career of osamu . Manga sixty years of japanese comics stock image stock image view larger image manga sixty years of japanese comics paul gravett 296 ratings by goodreads isbn 10 1856693910 isbn 13 9781856693912 published by harper design new condition new save for later from goldbooks austin tx usa abebooks seller since may 15 2019 seller rating quantity available 1 view all copies