Mobile Suit Gundam Wing


Book Description

Five boys use giant machines called "gundams" to fight an oppressive government.




Gundam Wing Volume 1


Book Description

Graphic novel, telling further stories from the hit animated cartoon series. An epic space opera featuring giant robotic battle suits.




Mobile Suit Gundam


Book Description

It is the year Universal Century 0079, in a space colony the Earth Federation is storing and testing a new piloted robot for use in the battle against the Principality of Zeon. The experimental RX-78 Gundam mobile suit is scheduled to be transported to Federation command in Jaburo, deep within the Brazilian jungles. Unfortunatley, before the transporter would arrive, the Federation would come under attack from Zeon. With few resources available against the Zeon's most mobile mechs, Federation forces strike back using their new weapon, the mobile suit Gundam. Caught in the crossfire is a young teen named Amuro Ray. Not willing to see innocent people die like this, Amuro crawls into the cockpit of the closest machine around him. Whether it be a tank, jeep or jet, he was going to use it to help stop this slaughter. And what he happened to slide into was another Gundam. Having never operated a machine like this, what are the chances he can do anything to repel an experienced squad of mech-piloting invaders?




The Art of Gundam Wing


Book Description

A deluxe collection of artwork from the animated series, Gundam Wing, with scenes from the animation and full-color illustrations by the original Japanese artists.




Manga: The Complete Guide


Book Description

• Reviews of more than 900 manga series • Ratings from 0 to 4 stars • Guidelines for age-appropriateness • Number of series volumes • Background info on series and artists THE ONE-STOP RESOURCE FOR CHOOSING BETWEEN THE BEST AND THE REST! Whether you’re new to the world of manga-style graphic novels or a longtime reader on the lookout for the next hot series, here’s a comprehensive guide to the wide, wonderful world of Japanese comics! • Incisive, full-length reviews of stories and artwork • Titles rated from zero to four stars–skip the clunkers, but don’t miss the hidden gems • Guidelines for age-appropriateness–from strictly mature to kid-friendly • Profiles of the biggest names in manga, including CLAMP, Osamu Tezuka, Rumiko Takahashi, and many others • The facts on the many kinds of manga–know your shôjo from your shônen • An overview of the manga industry and its history • A detailed bibliography and a glossary of manga terms LOOK NO FURTHER, YOU’VE FOUND YOUR IDEAL MANGA COMPANION!




ShutterBox, Volume 1


Book Description

In this “manga-style haunted romance . . . a young girl’s dreams lead her to a ghostly university where she's an earthly exchange student” (Washington Post). When Megan Amano dreams, she journeys to a place called Meridian University. Traditionally, spirits travel to the University to be educated before they are reborn into the world of the living. Megan, however, is still alive and attends college in Santa Monica, California by day and Meridian University at night. One night, Megan peers through the the shutter of her camera lens and discovers a mystery so deep that she begins to question her own existence and begins her search for answers




Gundam Wing Ground Zero


Book Description

The story about what happens after the end of the war between the space colonists and the Earth Federation.




Total Gundam Wing


Book Description

Total Gundam Wing includes special 16-page 3-D section with 3-D glasses; Gundam Wing character bios and episode guide; the latest on Gundam War; prices and photos for all the best Gundam action figures, models, and merchandise.




The Lent Comic Art Classification System


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A worldwide classification system of comic art, including comic books, comic strips, animation, caricature, political & editorial cartoons, and gag cartoons based on John A. Lent's pioneering bibliographic work. Created in honor of Lent's 80th birthday.




The Gundam Explorer


Book Description

The secrets and mysteries of the four televised Gundam sagas from 1979. The books guides the reader through a maze of character bios. Gundam technologies, truths and legends that continue to perplex and mesmerize viewers all over the world.