The Animation Filmography of Osamu Tezuka, 1997, Japanese Text, Fine w/DJ & Obi

Tezuka, Osamu, et al. The Animation Filmography of Osamu Tezuka (Tokyo: Tezuka Purodakushon?, 1997).

Japanese, a Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with original paper obi, SC, 4to, 11 3/4" x 8 1/4," 103 pp., including illustrations.

ISBN: 4946432930

Text in Japanese. Fine white paper wrappers. Covers have slight wear to extremities, else pristine and intact, binding tight. Fine white paper dust jacket. Black lettering on blue, purple, pink, and yellow dust jacket spine. Dust jacket has slight wear to extremities, else clean and intact. Pages have slight wear to tips of fore-edge, else pristine and intact. Replete with color illustrations. Original yellow paper obi included (wraps around outside of dust jacket). A fascinating book featuring the animation filmography of Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989), the acclaimed Japanese animator, manga artist, and cartoonist. Tezuka was a pioneer in the world of manga and created a visual style that inspired future generations of artists. Among his many creations are Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion. This book lists Tezuka's animations, including movies, TV shows, and some unfinished works, and provides a brief description or overview for each title. Text exclusively in Japanese, except for a brief biography of Tezuka in English and some intermittent English words or phrases such as the titles of the animations.