{"product_id":"japans-manga-revolution-from-painted-scrolls-to-comic-books-1680-1920-hardcover","title":"Japan's Manga Revolution: From Painted Scrolls to Comic Books 1680 -1920 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndreas Marks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJourney through Japan's illustrated history and discover the roots of manga before it took the world by storm.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this compelling survey, art historian Andreas Marks traces the development of Japanese illustrated books in premodern times. As early as the 17th century, Japanese publishers were producing thousands of illustrated titles on subjects ranging from religion and poetry to celebrated beauties, famous kabuki actors, farting warriors, and adventure tales. This flourishing book culture laid the foundation for the vibrant manga and comics industry of today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarks explores this evolution through five key works, including: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKitagawa Utamaro's \u003ci\u003eIllustrated Book of Selected Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e (1788)\u003c\/b\u003e -- a beautifully illustrated collection of plants and animals paired with poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHokusai's Sketchbooks (early 1800s)\u003c\/b\u003e -- featuring hundreds of innovative drawing and design ideas by Katsushika Hokusai, whose work influenced many renowned European artists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New Illustrated Water Margin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e -- Hokusai's adaptation of a Chinese novel about a band of fictional heroes with superpowers, offering a bold reimagining of the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Shiranui\u003c\/i\u003e (1849 - 1910)\u003c\/b\u003e -- an adventure novel serialized over six decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe early-20th-century \u003ci\u003eCurrent Affairs Manga\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e -- the first periodical to use the word \"manga\" in its title, providing illustrated commentary on contemporary political events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJapan's Manga Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e offers the first comprehensive overview of Japan's rich tradition of illustrated storytelling and its lasting impact on visual culture worldwide.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Andreas Marks\u003c\/b\u003e is the Mary Griggs Burke Curator of Japanese and Korean Art and Director of the Clark Center for Japanese Art at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. From 2008 to 2013 he was the director and chief curator of the Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture in California. He received a Ph.D. from Leiden University and a master's degree in East Asian Art History from the University of Bonn. A specialist in Japanese woodblock prints, he is the author of over 20 books. In 2014 he received the International Ukiyo-e Society Award in recognition of his research, and in 2018 and 2022 the top book award from the International Fine Print Dealers Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 10.08 x 7.64 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 21, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44815052701798,"sku":"9784805319017","price":38.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/RjKmtkCHH9784805319017.webp?v=1771862098","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/japans-manga-revolution-from-painted-scrolls-to-comic-books-1680-1920-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}