Anime and the Art of Adaptation
Anime and the Art of Adaptation

Author: Dani Cavallaro

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-01-10

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 0786462035

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Exploring a selection of anime adaptations of famous works of both Eastern and Western provenance, this book is concerned with appreciating their significance and appeal as independent texts. The author evaluates three aspects of anime adaptation--how anime adaptations develop their original sources in stylistic, aesthetic, and psychological terms; how specific features of the anime medium impact alchemically on the original sources to bring into being imaginative works of an autonomous nature; and which qualities render an adaptation in anime form a distinctly unique artistic creation.

Baccano!, Vol. 1 (manga)
Baccano!, Vol. 1 (manga)

Author: Ryohgo Narita

Publisher: Yen Press LLC

Published: 2018-01-30

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 0316480029

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New York, 1927. In a corrupt city where crime rules the streets, Firo Prochainezo is in the Camorra, an Italian criminal syndicate distinct from the mafia. Though a member of the relatively small Martillo family, Firo has big ambitions and is determined to make his mark. But while the Martillos may not be the biggest bad guys on the block, they've got some distinct advantages working in their favor. Does Firo have what it takes to become a made man? Let the crazy ruckus begin!

Negima!
Negima!

Author: Ken Akamatsu

Publisher: Kodansha Comics

Published: 2014-07-22

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1612628516

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DARKNESS APPROACHES His battle with Fate looms ever closer, but Negi has more pressing concerns. The darkness has started to consume him, and if he doesn't get it under control, he'll turn into a monster. Before Negi can keep his students safe from Fate, he has to keep them safe from himself. This volume of Negima! includes special extras after the story!

Torture Princess: Fremd Torturchen (manga)
Torture Princess: Fremd Torturchen (manga)

Author: Keishi Ayasato

Publisher: Yen Press LLC

Published: 2019-07-30

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 1975357310

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Kaito Sena's life hasn't exactly been easy. Unfortunately for him, death isn't about to get any better. Summoned by none other than Elisabeth Le Fanu, the "Torture Princess," Kaito has to choose what he wants for his second life-be her butler, or die a long, painful death by torture. What is he to do but become her servant...and help her eliminate the fourteen ranked demons wreaking havoc in the world! See the original light novel come to life in this gritty manga adaptation!

Grendel: Devil's Odyssey
Grendel: Devil's Odyssey

Author: Matt Wagner

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics

Published: 2022-01-11

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 1506714056

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Grendel Prime searches the stars for a new home for mankind, and Matt Wagner returns to his darkest creation! As civilization comes to an end on Earth, the final Grendel Khan gives Grendel Prime a new directive: Find a perfect planet to be the new home for the human race. But will the deadly and relentless paladin ultimately save humanity . . . or destroy it? Features a bonus cover gallery with all standard comic-series covers by Matt Wagner and an all-star run of variant covers by guest artists Fabio Moon, Gabriel Bá, Tyler Crook, Dan Schkade, Ben Stenbeck, and others! Collects Grendel: Devil's Odyssey comics #1-#8.

The Way of Shadows
The Way of Shadows

Author: Brent Weeks

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 2008-10-01

Total Pages: 535

ISBN-13: 0316040223

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From NYT bestselling author Brent Weeks comes the first novel in his breakout fantasy trilogy in which a young boy trains under the city's most legendary and feared assassin, Durzo Blint. For Durzo Blint, assassination is an art -- and he is the city's most accomplished artist. For Azoth, survival is precarious. Something you never take for granted. As a guild rat, he's grown up in the slums, and learned to judge people quickly -- and to take risks. Risks like apprenticing himself to Durzo Blint. But to be accepted, Azoth must turn his back on his old life and embrace a new identity and name. As Kylar Stern, he must learn to navigate the assassins' world of dangerous politics and strange magics -- and cultivate a flair for death.

Love Hina Volume 1
Love Hina Volume 1

Author: Kurou Hazuki

Publisher: TokyoPop

Published: 2006-04-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781598164459

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Follows the romantic adventures of Keitaro Urashima after his plans for the future are derailed when he fails to pass the Tokyo University entrance exam and he becomes the reluctant landlord of the all-girl Hinata House.

A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 1 (manga)
A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 1 (manga)

Author: Kazuma Kamachi

Publisher: Yen Press LLC

Published: 2022-09-27

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 1975347528

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Touma Kamijou just can't catch a break. He might live in Academy City, a place full of more super powered students than you can shake a stick at, but his only superpower is his supernatural lack of luck. He wants nothing more than to keep a low profile, but when a girl named Index comes into his life, it gets more complicated and dangerous than ever!

Audition
Audition

Author: Ryu Murakami

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2010-01-18

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 1408810131

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Since the death of his wife seven years ago, documentary maker Aoyama has not dated anyone else. Now even his teenage son, Shige, thinks that he should remarry and his best friend Yoshikawa comes up with a plan: to hold fake film auditions from which, he can choose a new bride. Of the thousands who apply, it is a beautiful ballerina, Yamasaki Asami, who captivates Aoyama. Infatuated by her fragile nature and nervous smile, he ignores his increasing sense of unease, putting aside his doubts about his new love, until it may be too late... In Audition, Ryu Murakami delivers his most subtly disturbing novel yet, confirming him as Japan's master of the psycho-thriller.