Love on the Other Side - A Nagabe Short Story Collection

Love on the Other Side - A Nagabe Short Story Collection
Author: Nagabe
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2020-06-16
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1648270115

Love comes in many forms. A magnificent bird comforts a struggling girl; a vampire waltzes with a young lady at night; a blind girl lives with a monster of whom there is more than meets the eye. This six-story manga collection by masterful manga creator Nagabe explores fascinating relationships that refuse to be confined.

The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, A Rún Vol. 1

The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, A Rún Vol. 1
Author: Nagabe
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-01-24
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1626924678

An ethereal fantasy from the editorial team behind the New York Times bestselling series The Ancient Magus’ Bride The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún is an all-new manga series that pulls readers into a magical and enchanting tale about a young girl and her demonic guardian. A haunting story of love and fantastical creatures, The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún is a gorgeously-illustrated manga series. Each volume in the series will be released with a beautifully-textured matte finish cover and will include at least one full-color insert.In a world split between the Inside and the Outside, those living in both realms are told never to cross over to the other side, lest they be cursed. A young girl named Shiva lives on the other side, in a vacant village with a demonic guardian known only as “Teacher.” Although the two are forbidden to touch, they seem to share a bond that transcends their disparate appearances. But when Shiva leaves Teacher’s care to seek out her grandmother, the secret behind her mysterious living arrangement comes to light.

The Cultural Gutter

The Cultural Gutter
Author: Carol Borden
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2011
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0557958393

Science fiction, fantasy, comics, romance, genre movies, games all drain into the Cultural Gutter, a website dedicated to thoughtful articles about disreputable art-media and genres that are a little embarrassing. Irredeemable. Worthy of Note, but rolling like errant pennies back into the gutter. The Cultural Gutter is dangerous because we have a philosophy. We try to balance enthusiasm with clear-eyed, honest engagement with the material and with our readers. This book expands on our mission with 10 articles each from science fiction/fantasy editor James Schellenberg, comics editor and publisher Carol Borden, romance editor Chris Szego, screen editor Ian Driscoll and founding editor and former games editor Jim Munroe.

My Alcoholic Escape from Reality

My Alcoholic Escape from Reality
Author: Nagata Kabi
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1648277489

Nagata Kabi's downward spiral is getting out of control, and she can't stop drinking to soothe the ache of reality. After suffering from unbearable stomach pains, she goes to a clinic, where she is diagnosed with pancreatitis--and is immediately hospitalized. A new chapter unfolds in Nagata Kabi's life as she struggles to find her way back to reality and manga creation in the wake of her breakdown.

Utsubora: The Story of a Novelist

Utsubora: The Story of a Novelist
Author: Asumiko Nakamura
Publisher: Vertical Inc
Total Pages: 471
Release: 2020-08-26
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1647290139

Young author Aki Fujino appeared poised to making it big in the world of publishing. Her debut title UTSUBORA was being pitched about to a number of editors and at least one person felt it was set to propel her into stardom. However, before she could ever have her book published, the young woman was found dead. Some believe it was a suicide, but those close to her feel there is something more sinister involved in this young talent's death. Aki's death has become something straight out of a mystery. Much like the story behind UTSUBORA, there is something more to Aki, Sakura and their relationship with an author named Mizorogi than meets the eye. And it is possible that the only way to solve this mystery may be to uncover all their secrets.

Dolls, Vol. 1

Dolls, Vol. 1
Author: Yumiko Kawahara
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2004-11-03
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781591165088

Set in an upside-down world combining a murky mix of science fiction, reality and moral ambiguity, Yumiko Kawahara's short stories examine the ineffable disparities that exist between the lover and the loved one. Welcome to the Dolls House Yumiko Kawahara's disturbing short stories explore the strange and codependent world of dolls and the people who own them. Both quirky and unsettling, these science-fiction morality fables question the dark side of love and pride. Fair warning: When you live inside a dollhouse, it's hard to tell who's the puppet and who's the master...

Buying a Fishing Rod For My Grandfather

Buying a Fishing Rod For My Grandfather
Author: Gao Xingjian
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2011-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0730498700

A collection of six unforgettable stories from Nobel laureate Gao Xingjian. Dealing with Gao's trademark themes of relationships, family, the political scene in China and exploration of the self, these stories are by turns moving, beautiful and thought-provoking. With the exception of 'In an Instant', all the stories were written in China in the early 1980s and published in Chinese in a collection called Gei wo laoye mai yugan (Buying a Fishing Rod for My Grandfather) by Lianhe Press in taipei 1989. 'In an Instant' was written in Paris in October 1990 but not published until 1996 in the collection Zhoumo sichongzhou, after Soul Mountain had been published in early 1990. this is the perfect first taste of the work of Gao Xingjian - short, sweet and highly accessible - something for those who have heard about the author but are unsure where to start.

Henshin

Henshin
Author: Ken Niimura
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2015-01-27
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781632152428

These short stories, presented here for the first time in English, bring a unique vision of life in Japan to the page; among them the lives of a kid with peculiar superpowers, a lonely girl discovering herself in the big city, and a businessman on a long night out.

Visions 2023__Illustrators Book

Visions 2023__Illustrators Book
Author: pixiv Inc
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2024-06-18
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1975389107

The ultimate collection of pixiv artists returns with a 2023 compilation featuring 170 of some of the greatest illustrators on the platform. This year’s collection boasts a broad selection of styles and contributors from across the globe that any art fan is sure to love!

The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún Deluxe Edition I (Vol. 1-3 Hardcover Omnibus)

The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún Deluxe Edition I (Vol. 1-3 Hardcover Omnibus)
Author: Nagabe
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-08-02
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1638581908

This bestselling and critically acclaimed series is now a feature-length anime--and now, readers can experience the entire fantastical tale in stunning collectors' hardcovers! In a land far away, there were two kingdoms: the Outside, where twisted beasts roamed that could curse with a touch, and the Inside, where humans lived in safety and peace. The girl and the beast should never have met, but when they do, a quiet fairy tale begins. This is the story of two people--one human, one inhuman--who linger in the hazy twilight that separates night from day. Nagabe’s haunting, bestselling manga series has captivated critics and general audiences from its debut to its conclusion, inspiring an animated short film and a successful crowdfunding campaign for a feature-length anime. Now enjoy the original manga tale in a series of four gorgeous, deluxe hardcovers containing the complete series, color inserts, and exclusive covers from Nagabe that will cast their magic over any bookshelf.