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"KATSUHIRO OTOMO (W/A) On sale Mar. 7 HC, 8x11, 256pgs, FC $29.95 Katsuhiro Otomo's epic manga, Akira, is considered by many to be the finest work of graphic fiction ever created, a work of astonishing power and visionary scope, and possessing a level of illustration skill unmatched in the annals of the medium. Now available for the first time in an English-language edition, Akira Club is an essential companion to Akira, a dazzling collection of Otomo's mind-blowing visions, including over one hundred title-page illustrations created for the original serialization but not included with the published collections of Akira. The book also features rarely seen alternate art, preliminary drawings, production sketches, and a variety of Akira posters, advertisements, and products, all accompanied by fascinating commentary by the artist himself. No Akira enthusiast, manga fan, or devotee of fantasy and science-fiction illustration should be without Akira Club. • Akira is one of the best known, most critically acclaimed manga series of all time. • Katsuhiro Otomo is acknowledged worldwide as one of animation's most talented directors."

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• Publisher: Dark Horse
• Product Type: Graphic Novels
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• Cover Number: 0
• Ratio: 1
• Price: 29.95
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• ISNM: 1593077416
• EAN: 978159307741952995
• Mature: N
• Adult: N
• Writer: Katsuhiro Otomo
• Artist: Katsuhiro Otomo
• Cover Artist: Katsuhiro Otomo
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• Diamond Series Code: 0
• Diamond Code: MAR100090
• Diamond Ship Date: 2010-04-21
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• Order Form Notes: (NOTE: Order manga backlist from MAR10 Previews retailer O/F & receive addt'l 5% discount items on pgs 54 & 55.)