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Brief Description:
"Parental advisory: ... recommended for ages 16 and up ... contains strong language and mature themes"--Colophon.
Biographical Note:
Takehiko Inoue is the creator of one of the most popular manga of all time,
Slam Dunk, which has sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He followed that series up with two titles lauded by critics and fans alike--
Vagabond, a fictional account of the life of Miyamoto Musashi, and
Real, a manga about wheelchair basketball. Inoue is the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Tezuka Osamu Culture Award and the Media Arts Festival Award. In addition to his work on manga, Inoue has worked on television commercials, character designs for video games, and is the founder of a scholarship to foster Japanese basketball talent.
Marc Notes:
Originally published in Japan in 2001 by Shueisha, Inc., Tokyo--Colophon.; Parental advisory: ... recommended for ages 16 and up. This volume contains strong language and mature themes--Colophon.; This book reads from right to left--P. [4] of cover.; Three young men with a shared passion for basketball each struggle with tragic life-changing events.; 8; Rated T+ for older teen.; Translated from the Japanese.
Publisher Marketing:
Eisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue creates a dramatic tale of triumph over adversity. This is the story of three young men whose lives are profoundly changed by their involvement with wheelchair basketball.
Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn't pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of the mega-hit masterpieces
Slam Dunk and
Vagabond, lifts the manga medium to a completely new level of storytelling.
A motorcycle accident, bone cancer, a speeding truck crashing into a boy on a stolen bicycle--tragic life-changing events turn the worlds of three young men upside down. These three very different personalities have only one thing in common--their passion for basketball.
Review Citations:
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Publishers Weekly 04/14/2008 pg. 43 (EAN 9781421519890, Paperback)
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School Library Journal 09/01/2008 pg. 214 (EAN 9781421519890, Paperback)
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ALA Graphic Novels for Teens 03/15/2009 pg. 20 (EAN 9781421519890, Paperback) - *Starred Review
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Wilson Senior High Catalog 04/11/2019 (EAN 9781421519890, Paperback)
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Wilson Graphic Novels Catalog 04/11/2019 (EAN 9781421519890, Paperback)
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