Description
Wild World 2
Book Summary
This second volume of the "Wild World" anthology completes an exceptional journey through the early work of Jiro Taniguchi, showcasing his lesser-known facet: his foray into genre-based bande dessinée. Through stories that take place 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.
What is it about?
This 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 sensitivity. The stories reflect the era in which the author, inspired by European comics, began to successfully develop his own style within the bande dessinée tradition. In these pages, his immense talent as a storyteller is already evident, a characteristic that would become his trademark and consolidate his international reputation.
Main themes
- Adventure in natural spaces and open landscapes as a narrative setting.
- The influence of European bande dessinée on Japanese comics.
- The evolution of Jiro Taniguchi's narrative style in his early professional career.
- The contrast and connection between Japanese nature and the American landscape.
- The art of storytelling as the central axis of the author's work.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at followers of Jiro Taniguchi who wish to know the roots of his work, as well as readers interested in adventure graphic novels with a profound narrative approach. 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 a fundamental author in the history of comics.
What this book offers
- A complete view of Taniguchi's lesser-known period, key to understanding his artistic evolution.
- Stories that combine Japanese sensitivity with the European narrative tradition.
- The opportunity to enjoy adventure stories set in visually stunning natural landscapes.
- An approach to the origins of the style that would make Taniguchi a global comic book benchmark.
Technical specifications
- Author: Taniguchi, Jiro
- Publisher: Ponent Mon
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Graphic novels, Manga, Comics and graphic novels
- Collection: Ponent Mon
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: June 2019
- Number of pages: 264
- Weight: 545 g
Editorial review
"Wild World 2" is a work that allows the reader to delve into Jiro Taniguchi's most 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. Ponent Mon's hardcover edition guarantees a refined presentation for a collection that deserves a prominent place in any graphic novel library.