March 19, 2012
British Museum publishes its first Manga title
More coverage of the publication of the English language version of the Manga book set in the British Museum.
From:
The Bookseller
British Museum to publish first manga title
03.10.11 | Charlotte WilliamsThe British Museum Press is teaming up with Japanese star Hoshino Yukinobu to publish its first manga book, featuring the artist’s most famous character, Professor Munakata.
Marketing and publicity executive Sarah Morgan said the book came about after Yukinobu visited an exhibition of his work held at the museum in 2009, and was inspired by his surroundings. The story was first published in Japan as a 10-part serial in Big Comic magazine. The British Museum Press will publish one single volume as a £14.99 paperback on 31st October.
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