by Katsuhiro Otomo · Norma Editorial · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788498143591
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Dive into the dystopian world of Neo Tokyo with 'Akira 1', the manga that catapulted Katsuhiro Otomo to international fame. In this full-color edition, follow Tetsuo and his companions as they unravel the enigma of Akira, a chilling scientific secret that threatens to destroy the city. This masterpiece of Japanese comics is a must-read for any fan of the genre, with an intense narrative and visually stunning art.
Katsuhiro Otomo is a Japanese manga artist, screenwriter, animator, and film director. He first rose to prominence as a pioneer founder of the New Wave in the 1970s. He is best known as the creator of Akira, both the original 1982 manga series and the 1988 animated film adaptation. In 2005, Otomo was decorated a Chevalier of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, promoted to Officier of the order in 2014, and became the fourth manga artist ever inducted into the American Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 2012. Celebrated in Japan, he was also awarded the Purple Medal of Honor from the national government in 2013.
