Ayako

by Osamu Tezuka

Book Overview

Long considered as one of Osamu Tezuka's most political narratives, Ayako is also considered to be one of his most challenging as it defies the conventions of his manga by utilizing a completely original cast and relying solely on historical drama to drive the plot. Ayako, pulls no punches, and does not allow for gimmicks as science-fiction or fantasy may. Instead Tezuka weaves together a tale which its core simply focuses on a single family, a family...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1935654780
• ISBN13: 9781935654780
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Vertical Comics
• Length: 704 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.1" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 16 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 11 and higher