{"product_id":"9781611720259","title":"The Osamu Tezuka Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the 2016 Foreword INDIES Award for Graphic Novels \u0026amp; Comic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe official manga biography of Osamu Tezuka, Japan's \"God of Manga,\" chronicling the birth and evolution of manga and anime. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis graphic-format biography of Osamu Tezuka—Japan's \"God of Manga\"—looks at one of the twentieth century's great creative artists (\u003ci\u003eAstro Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKimba the White Lion\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlack Jack\u003c\/i\u003e). It is also an anecdotal study of the evolution of Japan's early manga and anime business and its heroes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA never-before-seen popular culture history of postwar Japan, it is sure to fascinate fans and anyone interested in manga, anime, and the potential of the graphic storytelling medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Toshio Ban","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Trade paperback (US)","offer_id":46837647376682,"sku":"9781611720259","price":57.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/1065\/3760\/files\/BNCImageAPI_ce56b05a-1757-42fd-874f-aabc50540fdf.jpg?v=1697231063","url":"https:\/\/onceuponabookstore.ca\/products\/9781611720259","provider":"Once Upon a Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}