{"title":"Andrea Horbinski","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Andrea Horbinski, an esteemed author and historian with a keen focus on cultural history. Andrea Horbinski expertly delves into the evolution and impact of manga in her critically acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eManga's First Century\u003c\/em\u003e. This collection is an invaluable resource for anyone intrigued by the historical and cultural significance of manga, representing a century of artistic and cultural exchange between Japan and the rest of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHorbinski's writing uniquely combines a deep scholarly insight with an engaging narrative, making her works not only educational but also enjoyable to read. Her expansive knowledge in the field of history, particularly with regards to the military influences and the broader socio-political context of art forms like manga, offers readers an enriched understanding of how popular culture shapes and is shaped by historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned historian, a manga enthusiast, or simply a curious reader, Andrea Horbinski’s works provide a fascinating journey through the intertwining worlds of art, culture, and history. Explore this collection today and uncover the profound stories behind one of the world’s most beloved art forms.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mangas-first-century-by-andrea-horbinski-9780520403994","title":"Manga's First Century","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA comprehensive English-language history of a beloved medium, \u003cem\u003eManga's First Century\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of the artists and fans who built a cultural juggernaut.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManga is the world's most popular style of comics. How did manga and anime—\"moving manga\"—become ubiquitous? \u003cem\u003eManga's First Century\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the history and finds surprising answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, manga has always been a global phenomenon. Countering essentialist myths of manga's emergence from the deepest wells of Japanese art, author Andrea Horbinski shows it was born in the early 1900s, a hybrid form that crossed single-panel satirical cartoons popular in Europe and America with the Edo period's artistic legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a medium, manga initially focused on political commentary, expanding to include social satire, children's comics, and proletarian art in the 1920s and 1930s. Manga's evolution into a medium embracing complex, long-form storytelling was likewise driven by creators and fans pushing publishers to accept new, radical expansions in manga's artistic and narrative practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1970s, innovative creators and fans empowered a new breed of fan-generated comics (\u003cem\u003edōjinshi\u003c\/em\u003e) and established robust audiences of adult, female, and queer manga readers, while nurturing generations of amateur and professional creators who continue to enrich and renew manga today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871414604012,"sku":"9780520403994","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7260273482373.jpg?v=1759879289"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/andrea-horbinski.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}