Giga Town: The Guide to Manga Iconography

"The use of animals is not only a clever nod to the rich visual history of Japan, it makes the subject matter easily digestible for even younger readers who are exploring manga. The book also includes a helpful guide to panel reading and word-balloon order at the end, making it an ultimate introductory tool for new manga readers. Accessible to upper elementary-schoolers and pertinent to any burgeoning manga fan, this has appeal for a wide range of ages. An essential reference text for any visual literacy class, deserving of space next to Scott McCloud’s Understanding Comics." - Booklist (STARRED)

“a great guide/short comic collection to introduce the genre.” - YA Book Central

"A fresh and intriguing manual of tremendous use for English-language manga fans." - Kirkus

"All the gags throughout are charming snippets of slice-of-life that don’t overshadow the book’s main purpose. For aspiring manga creators, or those just intrigued by iconography, these images and the short descriptions make a practical reference guide." - School Library Journal