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Manga artist Osamu Tezuka is considered the "god of comics." This two-volume biography tells his story for the first time in English! In this second and final volume, we learn how after World War II, Tezuka's pioneering work in adult comics made him a breakout star both in Japan and internationally. His seriesPhoenix garnered much acclaim, but it was Astro Boy that catapulted him to global recognition. Created in 1963, Astro Boy became an instant sensation, selling millions of copies worldwide and spawning a successful animated TV show. Throughout his career, Tezuka continued to push boundaries with works like Black Jackand Barbarawhich addressed serious social issues such as medical ethics and terrorism. In 1989 he was awarded the prestigious Order of Culture by the Emperor of Japana fitting tribute to one of the most influential creators in comics history.

Tezuka Osamu è stato un pioniere del fumetto giapponese e ha creato numerosi manga che hanno ispirato generazioni di artisti. La sua opera più celebre, "Astro Boy", è ancora oggi considerata un classico della letteratura a fumetti. In questa biografia autorizzata, viene raccontata la vita e le opere di Tezuka Osamu attraverso interviste con i colleghi e familiari, nonché estratti dalle sue autobiografie.

Osamu Tezuka. Una vita a fumetti (Vol. 2) è un libro che racconta la storia del famoso fumettista giapponese Osamu Tezuka. La biografia è scritta da Toshio Ban, uno dei suoi studenti, e contiene molte interessanti informazioni sul maestro del manga. Il libro si divide in due parti: nella prima viene descritto il periodo dal 1960 al 1970, quando Tezuka diede forma all'estetica e alle tematiche dei suoi manga più famosi; nella seconda, invece, vengono narrate le sue ultime opere e la sua carriera come regista di film animati. Osamu Tezuka. Una vita a fumetti (Vol. 2) è un testo indispensabile per comprendere l'importanza di questo grande artista nel panorama culturale giapponese e mondiale.

Manga artist Osamu Tezuka is considered the "god of comics." This two-volume biography tells his story for the first time in English! In this second and final volume, we learn how after World War II, Tezuka's pioneering work in adult comics made him a breakout star both in Japan and internationally. His seriesPhoenix garnered much acclaim, but it was Astro Boy that catapulted him to global recognition. Created in 1963, Astro Boy became an instant sensation, selling millions of copies worldwide and spawning a successful animated TV show. Throughout his career, Tezuka continued to push boundaries with works like Black Jackand Barbarawhich addressed serious social issues such as medical ethics and terrorism. In 1989 he was awarded the prestigious Order of Culture by the Emperor of Japana fitting tribute to one of the most influential creators in comics history.