Discover the complete history of the King of the Monsters in this definitive, official guide to Godzilla.Godzilla: The Official Guide to the King of the Monsters celebrates more than 70 years of movie mayhem in an exceptional, fully illustrated book. An official publication in partnership with Toho Co., this must-read guide brings together every incarnation of the world's most famous creature for the first time - including all the ...

Discover the complete history of Godzilla in this definitive, official guide to the King of the Monsters.Godzilla: The Official Guide to the King of the Monsters celebrates more than 60 years of movie mayhem in an exceptional, fully illustrated book. An official publication in partnership with Toho Co., this must-read guide brings together every incarnation of the world's most famous creature for the first time – including all the Japanese and Western movi...

**"Impressive, exhaustive, labyrinthine, and obsessive—The Anime Encyclopedia is an astonishing piece of work." —Neil GaimanWith over 10,000 entries nothing comes close . . . from classics to hidden gems, all the anime you love is finally at your fingertips.This 3rd edition of The Anime Encyclopedia brings the landmark reference work up to date with six additional years of information on Japanese animation, its practition...

Manga is more than a genre in the comics field: it is a vital creative medium in its own right, with hundreds of millions of readers worldwide, a host of graphic styles, and a rich history now spanning seven decades.Now for the first time, that history is told by an award-winning expert in the field. Covering topics from Akira to Mazinger Z, this book is fully illustrated throughout, and photos of key creators accompany accessible sidebars and timelines.Answering the key qu...

Have you ever wondered about astrology? What is it? Where does it come from? What does it mean for you? What's your star sign? How can it help you live your life?Storyteller Vicky Parsons shares the tales behind the mythology, offering us insight into the world of astrology. Whether you believe in the science of astrology or not, the essential truths about human nature in these stories help us get to know and relate to our star signs in the way the Greeks would have.Here we learn the story of...

This thoroughly updated and revised critical account of the Godzilla movie franchise explores the fascinating story behind Japan's most famous movie monster and its development from black-and-white arthouse allegory to international commercial juggernaut. Reviled by critics but boasting a dedicated cult following, the films of the Godzilla franchise provide a unique window into the national identities of both Japan and the United States. This work focuses on how differences in American and...

This book is your ultimate Attack on Titan resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Attack on Titan's whole picture right away. Get countless Attack on Titan facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource.The Attack on Titan Handbook is the single and largest Attack on Titan reference book. This compendium ...

Winner of the 2016 Foreword INDIES Award for Graphic Novels & ComicThe official manga biography of Osamu Tezuka, Japan's "God of Manga," chronicling the birth and evolution of manga and anime.This graphic-format biography of Osamu Tezuka—Japan's "God of Manga"—looks at one of the twentieth century's great creative artists (Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion, Black Jack). It is also an anecdotal study of the evolution...

In this study guide, Lauren teaches the significance of the cycles of each outer planet — Uranus, Neptune and Pluto — changing signs within our individual lives and horoscopes.She takes you through the past 50 years to show how these 3 planets work together to create necessary and major change in our lives. She elicits examples from her own life, from famous people, clients, businesses, and even insect species in nature to show how the timing of life events unfolds.Lauren al...

In this highly regarded book discover what astrology knows about you and the ones you love with this renowned guide that reveals the secrets behind the history of astrology, elements in astrology, basics of astrology, importance of astrology, astrology for the soul and much more.

The ultimate guide for Pokémon enthusiasts, covering 20 years of video games, TCG, anime, and Pokémon Go!From the writers of Pojo's Unofficial Ultimate Pokemon, this collector's edition features more of everything: characters, TV shows, movie reviews, video game history, and tips for building the very best Pokémon team! Up to date for the 2016 holiday season, this guide is packed with collector's information, toy history, and puzzles.Detailed...

• 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 artistsTHE 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...