Tezuka In English Discussion Forums

He's the right person to write it. It's about time he did.

Here's a look at the cover:



The description from Amazon.ca:

The pioneering genius of Japan's "god of manga," Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989), is examined through his life's masterwork: Tetsuwan Atomu, also known as Mighty Atom or Astro Boy, a comic series featuring a cute little android who yearns to be more human. The history of Tetsuwan Atomu and Tezuka's role in it is a road map to understanding the development of new media in Japan and the United States. Topics include Tezuka's life, the art of animation, the connection between fantasy robots and technology, spin-offs, and Astro Boy's cultural impact.

248 pages with a cover price of $16.95 USD

Should be interesting. Looks like the fall will be a good Tezuka time. The end of Phoenix and this book in September, October is MW. It's a shame to look forward to the end of summer, but...

The release date is September. Amazon is confused.

- Ada

I just finished the book last night, & although I found it worthwhile and interesting, I was a bit disappointed that it said nothing about the manga stories that were not reprinted in the 23 volume anthology.

However, it did provide information on other items of interest. I might write more about this later.