Basara, Vol. 27

Basara, Vol. 27
Author: Yumi Tamura
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2014-03-25
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1421575817

In this special collection of side stories, join Sarasa and Shuri after the war, as they rebuild Japan and travel the world together. In the distant Huang Empire, Sarasa is infected with a fatal disease--but will Shuri betray the Huang Emperor to save her? And when the new Japanese government is beset with turmoil, it's up to two children to convince a reclusive hermit named Hayato to lead his country. Finally, Yumi Tamura offers a glimpse of life before the apocalypse...before the ruined world Sarasa knows...before the beginning of Basara! -- VIZ Media

Basara, Vol. 1

Basara, Vol. 1
Author: Yumi Tamura
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-08-13
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781569319741

Sometimes destiny is a choice. Born under a prophecy that will liberate and unite Japan, Sarasa has had to take her brother Tatara's place as the "Boy of Destiny." Fighting for the oppressed, Sarasa journeys across Japan to gain allies and defeat her enemies--all while keeping her identity a secret! Basara is a post-apocalyptic fantasy adventure series and one of the most popular shôjo manga of the 90s in Japan. It is the story of how a young girl becomes "the child of destiny" and finds the strength to free her people and seek revenge for the death of her brother.

Chinese Letter

Chinese Letter
Author: Svetislav Basara
Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2004
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781564783745

Ordered by two mysterious men to write a statement of about 100 pages, the narrator of Chinese Letter--who's not sure of his name, but calls himself Fritz--faithfully records the bizarre occurrences of his daily life: his absurd conversations with his mother who is abducted by slave traders, his visits to his friend who works in the hospital's autopsy room, and his sister's tumultuous marriage to the butcher's son, to name a few. Widely respected in Serbia, the term "Basarian" has been coined to refer to his unique writing style, reminiscent of the best of Samuel Beckett for its directness, existential pondering, and odd sense of humor.

Sengoku Basara

Sengoku Basara
Author: Yak Haibara
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 9781926778334

"First published in Japan in 2007 by ASCII Media Works." -- Colophon.

Basara, Vol. 23

Basara, Vol. 23
Author: Yumi Tamura
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2007-05-08
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781421509808

War will determine who wins control of Japan--but the bonds of love and loyalty will decide the nation's future. As the battle reaches its climax, will Shuri pursue his destiny as king or trust Sarasa's dream of democracy? When placed on the throne of Kyoto, will Asagi turn on Sarasa? And when Sarasa is forced to choose between her love for Shuri and her loyalty to her comrades, can she make the right decision?

Bastard!!, Vol. 1

Bastard!!, Vol. 1
Author: Kazushi Hagiwara
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-11-05
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781569319529

Is this it? Is this truly mankind's final hour? Has the human race finally found a way to destroy itself for good after countless tries for thousands of years? Or can one incredibly handsome wizard possibly have enough power to stop it all? Anthrasax is fully revived and with the power of a god he is waging war on the kingdoms of earth. One by one they are being swallowed up and destroyed forever. Meanwhile, the mysterious Council of Europea appears and foretells of the legendary savior of mankind known as the "Dragon Warrior." Is Dark Schneider this fabled warrior? And if so, will he have enough power to take on the God of Destruction himself?

Twin Star Exorcists, Vol. 25

Twin Star Exorcists, Vol. 25
Author: Yoshiaki Sukeno
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2022-06-21
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781974730018

Exorcists Rokuro and Benio unleash serious supernatural action while purifying the world of monsters. The "Twin Star Exorcists" are a couple destined to end the war with the monstrous Kegare. The ongoing battle to save Tsuchimikado Island from a brutal Kegare invasion triggers memories of past rivalries and tragedies. Can exorcists with scarred psyches defeat psychopathic Basara?

Basara, Vol. 27

Basara, Vol. 27
Author: Yumi Tamura
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-05-13
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781421509846

Sometimes destiny is a choice. Born under a prophecy that will liberate and unite Japan, Sarasa has had to take her brother Tatara's place as the "Boy of Destiny." Fighting for the oppressed, Sarasa journeys across Japan to gain allies and defeat her enemies--all while keeping her identity a secret! In this special collection of side stories, join Sarasa and Shuri after the war, as they rebuild Japan and travel the world together. In the distant Huang Empire, Sarasa is infected with a fatal disease--but will Shuri betray the Huang Emperor to save her? And when the new Japanese government is beset with turmoil, it's up to two children to convince a reclusive hermit named Hayato to lead his country. Finally, Yumi Tamura offers a glimpse of life before the apocalypse...before the ruined world Sarasa knows...before the beginning of Basara!

Graphic Novels

Graphic Novels
Author: Michael Pawuk
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 1113
Release: 2017-05-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Covering genres from adventure and fantasy to horror, science fiction, and superheroes, this guide maps the vast terrain of graphic novels, describing and organizing titles to help librarians balance their graphic novel collections and direct patrons to read-alikes. New subgenres, new authors, new artists, and new titles appear daily in the comic book and manga world, joining thousands of existing titles—some of which are very popular and well-known to the enthusiastic readers of books in this genre. How do you determine which graphic novels to purchase, and which to recommend to teen and adult readers? This updated guide is intended to help you start, update, or maintain a graphic novel collection and advise readers about the genre. Containing mostly new information as compared to the previous edition, the book covers iconic super-hero comics and other classic and contemporary crime fighter-based comics; action and adventure comics, including prehistoric, heroic, explorer, and Far East adventure as well as Western adventure; science fiction titles that encompass space opera/fantasy, aliens, post-apocalyptic themes, and comics with storylines revolving around computers, robots, and artificial intelligence. There are also chapters dedicated to fantasy titles; horror titles, such as comics about vampires, werewolves, monsters, ghosts, and the occult; crime and mystery titles regarding detectives, police officers, junior sleuths, and true crime; comics on contemporary life, covering romance, coming-of-age stories, sports, and social and political issues; humorous titles; and various nonfiction graphic novels.

Rituals of Initiation and Consecration in Premodern Japan

Rituals of Initiation and Consecration in Premodern Japan
Author: Fabio Rambelli
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2022-01-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 3110720213

In premodern Japan, legitimization of power and knowledge in various contexts was sanctioned by consecration rituals (kanjō) of Buddhist origin. This is the first book to address in a comprehensive way the multiple forms and aspects of these rituals also in relation to other Asian contexts. The multidisciplinary chapters in the book address the origins of these rituals in ancient Persia and India and their developments in China and Tibet, before discussing in depth their transformations in medieval Japan. In particular, kanjō rituals are examined from various perspectives: imperial ceremonies, Buddhist monastic rituals, vernacular religious forms (Shugendō mountain cults, Shinto lineages), rituals of bodily transformation involving sexual practice, and the performing arts: a history of these developments, descriptions of actual rituals, and reference to religious and intellectual arguments based on under-examined primary sources. No other book presents so many cases of kanjō in such depth and breadth. This book is relevant to readers interested in Buddhist studies, Japanese religions, the history of Japanese culture, and in the intersections between religious doctrines, rituals, legitimization, and performance.