Phoenix, Volume 12: The First Works of Osamu Tezuka
A Look at the Beginning of Manga's Greatest Epic
Phoenix, Vol. 12 - Early Works by Osamu Tezuka, the "God of Manga," gives us a look at the first versions of his famous Phoenix series. These early stories, which were first published in the 1950s, set the stage for Tezuka's life's work, a huge, philosophical look at death, rebirth, and the human spirit.
This book shows how Tezuka's art and thinking have changed over time and incorporates his trademark storytelling approach. This book is a must-have for manga collectors, Tezuka fans, and aficionados of speculative fiction. It has both standalone stories and themes that are important to the Phoenix arc.
Book Set
Great for people who like Buddha, Astro Boy, and Naoki Urasawa's Pluto. It's also great for manga historians, collectors, and anyone who wants to learn more about the history of Japanese graphic novels.
Why You Should Read Phoenix Vol. 12
Includes Tezuka's first stories about Phoenix
It mixes science fiction, historical fantasy, and Buddhist philosophy.
Tells the story of how one of manga's most important masterpieces came to be
A rare find for collectors from one of the most important comic book authors of all time
A Quote That Sticks Out (from Tezuka's philosophy)
"People make the same mistakes over and over. They can only find salvation via rebirth.
Translation (Sinhala): "මිනිසුන් තමන්ගේ දෝෂ නැවත නැවතත් සිදු කරති. "Only by going through rebirth can one escape."
"மனிதர்கள் தங்கள் தவறுகளை மீண்டும் செய்கிறார்கள்." "Only through rebirth can one achieve salvation."
Availability at Booxworm.lk
You may buy Phoenix, Vol. 12 – Early Works by Osamu Tezuka online at Booxworm.lk or come to our Colombo store to look through this unique and important collection of classic manga stories.
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About the Book
Phoenix, Vol. 12: Early Works
Osamu Tezuka is the author.
ISBN: 9781569319581
VIZ Media LLC is the publisher.
Year of Publication: 2004
Pages: About 200 (in paperback)
Type of book: manga, classic, science fiction, fantasy, or philosophy
Teenagers and up
