A fresh history of Japanese comics. . . . Simultaneously a record of comics art in Japan and an account of its trailblazing publishing industry . . . An exciting, illuminating history that will inspire fans to explore the classics.Kirkus Reviews
I came away from this book having learned so much that I already know Ill need to re-read [ it]. . . . A fresh, well-researched look at the history of manga.Erika Friedman, Okazu
With prodigious research, a global perspective, and abundant new insights, Eike Exner cuts through misunderstandings and myths to bring us an instant classic about the evolution of modern manga.Frederik L. Schodt, author of Manga! Manga!: The World of Japanese Comics (1983)
With fascinating examples and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, Exner shows how manga is the result of decades of creative exchange between American, European, and Japanese visual storytellers.Deb Aoki, co-host and manga editor, Mangasplaining
Exner is here to remedy the incoherent hodgepodge of decidedly unscholarly baby boomer fanfic that has long passed for the history of manga, and hes brought all the receipts.Rachel Thorn, Kyoto Seika University
Manga: A New History is a significant and much-needed book that both expands and deepens how we understand Japanese comics in all their varieties and complexities.Paul Gravett, author of Manga: Sixty Years of Japanese Comics
Manga: A New History breaks ground with tremendous new research, deflates long-held notions, fills in historical gaps, and showcases seldom-seen-before illustrations.John A. Lent, founder, publisher, and editor in chief of International Journal of Comic Art