{"product_id":"9788417318307","title":"Wild World 1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWild World 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis second volume of the \"Wild World\" anthology completes an exceptional journey through the early work of Jiro Taniguchi, showcasing his lesser-known side: his foray into genre *bande dessinée*. Through stories set everywhere from the Japanese mountains to the vast landscapes of the American West, the reader will discover how the author forged his unmistakable narrative mark. A unique opportunity to appreciate the foundations of the talent of one of the great masters of comics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis two-volume anthology collects stories that represent an authentic journey through open spaces. In \"Wild World 2,\" Taniguchi transports us from the mountains of Japan to the expanses of the American West, exploring the adventure genre with a special sensibility. The stories reflect the era in which the author, inspired by European comics, began to successfully develop his own style within *bande dessinée*. On these pages, one can already see his immense talent as a storyteller, a characteristic that would become his hallmark and solidify his international reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdventure in natural spaces and open landscapes as a narrative setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe influence of European *bande dessinée* on Japanese comics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe evolution of Jiro Taniguchi's narrative style at the beginning of his career.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe contrast and connection between Japanese nature and the American landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe art of storytelling as the central axis of the author's work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at fans of Jiro Taniguchi who wish to know the roots of his work, as well as readers interested in adventure graphic novels with a deep narrative focus. It will also be of great interest to those who appreciate European *bande dessinée* and its influence on manga, and to those looking for a collection that shows the versatility of an essential author in the history of comics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complete view of Taniguchi's lesser-known phase, key to understanding his artistic evolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStories that combine Japanese sensibility with the European narrative tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to enjoy adventure stories set in natural landscapes of great visual beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn approach to the origins of the style that would make Taniguchi a global reference in comics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Taniguchi, Jiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ponent Mon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Graphic novels, Manga, Comics and graphic novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Ponent Mon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: June 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 264\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 545 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Wild World 2\" is a work that allows the reader to delve into Jiro Taniguchi's more experimental side, showing his ability to absorb influences and transform them into a style of his own. The anthology is especially valuable for those already familiar with his more mature work, as it offers the keys to his development as a storyteller. The Ponent Mon hardcover edition guarantees a careful presentation for a collection that deserves a prominent place in any graphic novel library.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PONENT MON EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405697933659,"sku":"9788417318307","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841731830.jpg?v=1781830326","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417318307","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}