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By: Osamu Tezuka (Author)
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Reviews
J. S. Clelland –
BUY THIS AWESOME BOOOOKKKKK!!!!!!
Imagine a world rife with corruption, sex, deceit, violence, and dominated by men. What’s a lonely woman with no family and not friends to do?Such is the main premise of Osamu Tezuka’s “The book of human insects”. And while the themes of imitation are compelling within the book. I also find it to be a book about nihilism and how nothing seems to satisfy humanity’s desires for love companionship and meaning. The book itself however was very satisfying. I must say, if you like a little horror, political intrigue, and thinking about the deep questions of life, “The Book of Human Insects” is a mandatory read. Buy it. Now.
Amazon Customer –
Great book!
It’s one of my favorites, Osamu Tezuka touches sensible topics as if they were the most normal. Story is about a woman, the female insect, a prodigy, an artist, actress, novelist, etc. Tho it does go through some sensitive topics, it’s not a book for everyone. I love it.
Bella –
A Curious Gem from The Kamisama no Manga
Osamu Tezuka is a name that should not only be known among anime fans, but also among those with even an inkling of passion in the visual arts. To his credit is the creation of narrative manga as we know it today, and the founding of several manga conventions that have since ascended into the collected conscience of the medium. After starting his career with such family-friendly classics as “Astro Boy” and “Kimba the White Lion”, Tezuka began to focus on more adult-oriented work in the mid-to-late sixties. This kicked off the period which arguably showed the most of his capability as both an artist and a thinker, and it is in this period that he created “The Book of Human Insects.””The Book of Human Insects” follows a reporter who becomes ensnared in the world of a young woman who has reached the top of both the academic and artistic world. Through painting, acting, and writing, among other things, she has gotten to a place where no other person has before. There’s only one problem: the work she does is never her own. The woman is a master of mimicry, and becomes close to anybody who she finds talented in order to steal their secrets. But what happens to the original creators is more insidious than anybody could imagine, guaranteeing that the victims of plagiarism never say a peep about the woman.Saying anymore would spoil this excellent story, and rest assured, it IS excellent. As one would expect from any Tezuka story, this is a book devoid of flaws in the way of visuals and storytelling. Many visuals here, though, feel a bit more experimental than future mature works from the artist. It’s clear that “The Book of Human Insects” falls into the same vein as “Swallowing The Earth”, in the sense that it shows a more transitional approach to his work as opposed to the polish that we’d later see from, say, “Buddha.” This approach exudes a certain confusion as to what Tezuka was trying to do when drawing this work up, attempting to be mature but struggling to get out of the cartoon-y box he’d built around himself.This, however, isn’t detrimental to the work at all. It actually makes it a good bit more interesting to read, albeit a little disorienting at times. While it’s definitely more structurally solid than “Swallowing the Earth”, it still gives us a glimpse into the mind of Tezuka when he was trying to carve out a slot for himself in the pantheon of contemporary gegika manga-ka. What he came up with may not be completely deadpan in tone, but perhaps that’s for the better. Where Sampei Shirato and Kazuo Koike failed by being much too grim, Tezuka succeeded by experimenting with disturbing (and disturbed) plotlines while maintaining the schoolboy-like zeal that eventually would cement his place as the definitive God of Manga. And it’s precisely that stark juxtaposition of comedy and thriller that makes “The Book of Human Insects” so engaging.Story: B+Art: B+Overall: B+
Kindle Customer –
Great twisted story
A somewhat twisted story about a plagiarist. Lots of interesting plot twists and a great ending. A really fun gripping story.
Yu Fan –
when is the anime coming out
beautiful story, bittersweet and interesting
Philip Santa-Maria –
Supposed to be brand new, it came damaged.
Unfortunately, after paying for a new copy, mine arrived like this.
Nolan –
Tezuka does it again.
He does it again.The book keeps you guessing until the end. The art is spectacular.Typical Tezuka.Shut up and take my money.
Amazon Customer –
Five Stars
Best novel I’ve read in a while. Hitchcock manga.
roney d. –
Amazing..
Waldo –
Good book but they don’t respect the reading order 🙁
Johan Lucas Bessling –
Stark! Schnell geliefert und Zustand wie beschrieben. Einfach endsgeil überirdisch!
Mrksnkv –
Como casi todo lo de Tezuka, recomendado.La edición es preciosa, muy particular y se le nota bastante cariño. Muy contento.
J. S. Clelland –
BUY THIS AWESOME BOOOOKKKKK!!!!!!
Imagine a world rife with corruption, sex, deceit, violence, and dominated by men. What’s a lonely woman with no family and not friends to do?Such is the main premise of Osamu Tezuka’s “The book of human insects”. And while the themes of imitation are compelling within the book. I also find it to be a book about nihilism and how nothing seems to satisfy humanity’s desires for love companionship and meaning. The book itself however was very satisfying. I must say, if you like a little horror, political intrigue, and thinking about the deep questions of life, “The Book of Human Insects” is a mandatory read. Buy it. Now.
Amazon Customer –
Great book!
It’s one of my favorites, Osamu Tezuka touches sensible topics as if they were the most normal. Story is about a woman, the female insect, a prodigy, an artist, actress, novelist, etc. Tho it does go through some sensitive topics, it’s not a book for everyone. I love it.
Bella –
A Curious Gem from The Kamisama no Manga
Osamu Tezuka is a name that should not only be known among anime fans, but also among those with even an inkling of passion in the visual arts. To his credit is the creation of narrative manga as we know it today, and the founding of several manga conventions that have since ascended into the collected conscience of the medium. After starting his career with such family-friendly classics as “Astro Boy” and “Kimba the White Lion”, Tezuka began to focus on more adult-oriented work in the mid-to-late sixties. This kicked off the period which arguably showed the most of his capability as both an artist and a thinker, and it is in this period that he created “The Book of Human Insects.””The Book of Human Insects” follows a reporter who becomes ensnared in the world of a young woman who has reached the top of both the academic and artistic world. Through painting, acting, and writing, among other things, she has gotten to a place where no other person has before. There’s only one problem: the work she does is never her own. The woman is a master of mimicry, and becomes close to anybody who she finds talented in order to steal their secrets. But what happens to the original creators is more insidious than anybody could imagine, guaranteeing that the victims of plagiarism never say a peep about the woman.Saying anymore would spoil this excellent story, and rest assured, it IS excellent. As one would expect from any Tezuka story, this is a book devoid of flaws in the way of visuals and storytelling. Many visuals here, though, feel a bit more experimental than future mature works from the artist. It’s clear that “The Book of Human Insects” falls into the same vein as “Swallowing The Earth”, in the sense that it shows a more transitional approach to his work as opposed to the polish that we’d later see from, say, “Buddha.” This approach exudes a certain confusion as to what Tezuka was trying to do when drawing this work up, attempting to be mature but struggling to get out of the cartoon-y box he’d built around himself.This, however, isn’t detrimental to the work at all. It actually makes it a good bit more interesting to read, albeit a little disorienting at times. While it’s definitely more structurally solid than “Swallowing the Earth”, it still gives us a glimpse into the mind of Tezuka when he was trying to carve out a slot for himself in the pantheon of contemporary gegika manga-ka. What he came up with may not be completely deadpan in tone, but perhaps that’s for the better. Where Sampei Shirato and Kazuo Koike failed by being much too grim, Tezuka succeeded by experimenting with disturbing (and disturbed) plotlines while maintaining the schoolboy-like zeal that eventually would cement his place as the definitive God of Manga. And it’s precisely that stark juxtaposition of comedy and thriller that makes “The Book of Human Insects” so engaging.Story: B+Art: B+Overall: B+
Kindle Customer –
Great twisted story
A somewhat twisted story about a plagiarist. Lots of interesting plot twists and a great ending. A really fun gripping story.
Yu Fan –
when is the anime coming out
beautiful story, bittersweet and interesting
Philip Santa-Maria –
Supposed to be brand new, it came damaged.
Unfortunately, after paying for a new copy, mine arrived like this.
Nolan –
Tezuka does it again.
He does it again.The book keeps you guessing until the end. The art is spectacular.Typical Tezuka.Shut up and take my money.
Amazon Customer –
Five Stars
Best novel I’ve read in a while. Hitchcock manga.
roney d. –
Amazing..
Waldo –
Good book but they don’t respect the reading order 🙁
Johan Lucas Bessling –
Stark! Schnell geliefert und Zustand wie beschrieben. Einfach endsgeil überirdisch!
Mrksnkv –
Como casi todo lo de Tezuka, recomendado.La edición es preciosa, muy particular y se le nota bastante cariño. Muy contento.