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*Dreamland Japan* is Frederik L. Schodt's sequel to *Manga! Manga! The World of Japanese Comics*. The book focuses on manga and trends in manga inside and outside of Japan. Essays include profiles of mangaka and there is a chapter devoted to Osamu Tezuka, also known as the God of Manga. Illustrations are peppered throughout the book, including eight pages in color. An appendix of manga resources is included.
First publish date: 1996
Authors: Frederik L. Schodt
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