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OverviewThe biggest name in Japanese science-fiction, Gundam, returns with one of its creators retelling its origins through an epic graphic novel series 35 years after the series debuted. The biggest name in Japanese science fiction-Gundam-returns with one of its creators retelling its origins 25 years after the series debuted. Caught in the crossfire of a space civil war, teenager Amuro Ray accidentally finds a new mobile weapon-the RX-78 Gundam. In the eighth volume of Gundam- THE ORIGIN, readers are sent back to the war at hand. The White Base continues to be chased across the Earth by Zeon forces. The story shifts away from the jungles and deserts of the Americas, moving into much more urban settings in Europe. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Yoshikazu Yasuhiko , Yoshiyuki TominPublisher: Vertical Inc. Imprint: Vertical Inc. Dimensions: Width: 15.70cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 20.80cm Weight: 1.068kg ISBN: 9781939130686ISBN 10: 1939130689 Pages: 460 Publication Date: 16 December 2014 Recommended Age: From 14 to 17 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationHokkaido native Yoshikazu Yasuhiko (1947-) is a Japanese animator and manga artist. His career as a character designer has spanned over four decades, creating famed characters for such anime as Super Atragon, Brace Raideen, and the widely known Mobile Suit Gundam. Considered a pivotal player in mecha and sci-fi anime, Yasuhiko's characters, stories and illustrations are unmistakable in their style and serve as timeless examples as pioneers of manga and animation in Japan. Yasuhiko began his career as an animator in Osama Tezuka's Mushi Productions, and later on decided to go freelance to work for a number of animation productions for both film and television. In the late 70's, Yasuhiko would turn his attention to the world of comics, as he has since penned nearly two dozen titles since. In 1981 he was awarded the Nebula Award by the Japanese Sci-Fi Association. In 1990 his work Namuji won the Japan Comic Artist Association Grand Prize And in 2000 he took the Japan Media Arts Award for Best Comic with his title A Revolutionary Dog. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |