Quick Reads: Manga Mania
Today's Quick Reads article will be a
little bit different because it won't be about regular books like
previous installments – instead the focus will be on a form of
literature that's distinctly Japanese:manga.
If you're a long time enthusiast of Nipponese vehicles chances are
you've heard the word before or you may even be a fan of it but for
those of you in the studio audience who've never heard of the term
mangaare
basically Japanese comic books.
That's an oversimplification of course since there are several unique traits that differentiate mangafrom the Batman, X-men, and Archie comics you used to read on the toilet (or maybe still do while using your newfangled Squatty Potty). First of all, just as “anime” differs from Western “cartoons”, manga caters to all audiences in Japan, not just the young and/or nerdy like comics are widely perceived in the West. You'll find all types of manga catering to all manner of readers: young, old, guys, gals, sci…
That's an oversimplification of course since there are several unique traits that differentiate mangafrom the Batman, X-men, and Archie comics you used to read on the toilet (or maybe still do while using your newfangled Squatty Potty). First of all, just as “anime” differs from Western “cartoons”, manga caters to all audiences in Japan, not just the young and/or nerdy like comics are widely perceived in the West. You'll find all types of manga catering to all manner of readers: young, old, guys, gals, sci…
