VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF MANGA IN THEORY AND PRACTICE: THE CRAFT OF CREATING MANGA
Gain Unique Insights And Learn Creative Techniques In A New Hardcover Release By JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE Creator Hirohiko Araki
San Francisco, CA, May 23, 2017 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, offers JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE fans and budding artists tremendous insight into the art of creating manga with the June 6th release of MANGA IN THEORY AND PRACTICE: THE CRAFT OF CREATING MANGA.
The
new hardcover release features unique instructions on drawing
techniques, as well as fascinating explorations of character
development, conceptualizing storylines, and scripting dialogue as set
forth by Hirohiko Araki, one of the most esteemed creators at work
today. MANGA IN THEORY AND PRACTICE: THE CRAFT OF CREATING MANGA
published in a deluxe hardcover print edition under the Shonen Jump
imprint and will carry an MSRP of $19.99 U.S. / $26.99 CAN.
Hirohiko Araki is the author of one of the longest-running and most beloved manga of all-time, the epic fan favorite JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (also
published in English by VIZ Media). According to him, “manga is the
ultimate synthesis of all forms of art,” and in this book he reveals the
secrets behind how to make the magic happen using concrete examples
from his own work. Read all about his “golden way” of manga: the
character histories he draws up for each of the characters he creates,
his methodology for storytelling inspired by the great Ernest Hemingway,
and many other aspects of manga creation in this how-to guide penned by
an industry legend.
“This
extraordinary release delivers an in-depth examination of Hirohiko
Araki’s complete creative process for his manga, and explores what
aspiring manga creators can learn from novelists, fine artists, and
filmmakers,” says Nick Mamatas, Editor. “We invite readers to explore
this special release, and gain fresh inspiration for their own artistic
endeavors.”
Manga creator Hirohiko Araki made his professional debut in 1981 with the Wild West inspired story, Buso Poker. He experimented with several genres, including mystery (Mashonen B.T.) and action-horror (Baoh),
before beginning JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE in 1986. Propelled by
imaginative storylines, weird imagery and individualistic artwork,
JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE is one of the longest-running and most popular
shonen manga ever. Araki’s current works include a new series set in the
JoJo universe, JoJolion.
For more information on MANGA IN THEORY AND PRACTICE: THE CRAFT OF CREATING MANGA, JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE and other manga titles available from VIZ Media, please visit VIZ.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established
in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing,
animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with
its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster
properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media
offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide
variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed
merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and
entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to
bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
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