Orange

Title
Orange


Library Link
Orange / Benjamin. . Los Angeles, Calif. ; London : Tokyopop, 2009.

10 Second Review
From the library summary:
"Her name is Orange, she's a young girl in high school, coming of age in the heart of the city. And she has decided she has nothing to live for. Not her shallow friends. Not her parents. Not school. Not even the empty promise of love. Her head filled with morbid fantasies of suicide, Orange finds herself standing at the edge of her rooftop when the drunken, enigmatic young man, Dashu, enters her world, changing it forever"

An angst ridden story sure to appeal to teens.
The main reason to read this is for the exceptional art.
While the interior lacks the details of the cover images, the art remains unique and stunning.

Notes
Author/artist of Remember

Reading Order
n/a

The Manga Cookbook

Title

The Manga Cookbook

Library Link
The manga cookbook / presented by the Manga University Culinary Institute [with recipes by Yoko Ishihara] ; illustrations by Chihiro Hattori Ishihara, Yoko.

10 Second Review
So, you want to learn to cook but hate those stuffy ‘Martha’ books?
Maybe you want to eat what your manga heroes eat?
Well, this book might fit the bill.

The Manga Cookbook includes recipes for Udun, Dango, Gyudon and even Japanese pizza!
Everything is presented in a manga style that is easy to read and easy to follow.

Notes
Learn to use chop sticks!
Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers

Reading Order
n/a

Gear School

Title
Gear School

Library Link
Gear school / writer, Adam Gallardo ; artist, Nuria Peris Gallardo, Adam.

10 Second Review
A young girl attends an academy which uses virtual reality to train future fighter pilots.

Barely passing the training, the book's heroine has the opportunity to prove her worth when the enemy attacks the training facility.

A simple, short story with exceptional illustrations.

This full color book should appeal to both manga fans and traditional comic fans.

Notes
There is talk of a movie…sort of:

http://www.gearschool.net/

Learning Curve
Low: Should be good for new readers.

Reading Order
n/a

Manga School with Selena Lin

Title

Manga School with Selena Lin

Library Link
Manga school with Selena Lin : draw your own manga / [created by Selena Lin]
Lin, Selena.

10 Second Review
A girl friendly 'learn to draw' manga book.

This book covers materials, panel diagrams and inking.
Also includes unusual techniques such as drawing 'effects' (use a thumb tack) and adding screen-tone.

Easy to read and well designed; this is a great choice for those seeking to learn manga.

Notes
This artist is known for 'Bye Bye Baby' and 'White Night Melody'.

Learning Curve
Low: Should be good for new readers.

Reading Order
n/a

Oh My Goddess

Title
Oh My Goddess 29

Library
Oh my goddess!. Vol. 29 / story and art by Kōsuke Fujishima ; translation by Dana Lewis ; lettering and touch-up by Susie Lee and Betty Dong with Tom2K
Fujishima, Kōsuke.

10 Second Review
Bell Dandy loses her voice just before a big karaoke contest and the Motor Club is in trouble. Later, the gang makes a deal with a devil to help the feline familiar.

Great art and a simple, fun story.
A good choice for new readers and fans.

Notes
Broom race cliffhanger!

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers.

Reading Order
Chronological

Shoujo Art Studio

Title	Shoujo Art Studio
Library Link	Shoujo art studio : everything you need to create your own shoujo manga comics / Yishan Li with Yishan Studio and Andrew James Li, Yishan.
10 Second Review	This book, which includes a CD, shows the readers how to put together their own manga strip. While this is not a drawing book, it does show steps for using programs like Adobe Photoshop. This is a unique and handy book for someone unfamiliar with using a program like Photoshop. Highlights include how to use layers, adding shading and creating 'talk bubbles'.
Notes	While listed as 'Shoujo' (girl manga) the principles apply to any genre.
Learning Curve	Low: Good for new readers
Reading Order	N/a

Aria

Title
Aria

Library Link

Aria / Kozue Amano
Amano,
Kozue.

10 Second Review
This manga book tells the tale of a young girl who travels to a new world to start a new job.
The world is the recently terraformed Mars that is now called Aqua because of the large amount of water. With all that water, boat taxis are needed, hence the new job.

Excellent art and an easy read this title is popular with young, female teens.
This book successful captures the excitement of a new job in a new place.

Notes
Read this book from right to left.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers.

Reading Order
Chronological

Oh My Goddess 33

Title
Oh My Goddess 33

Library Link

Oh
my goddess! V 33 / story and art by Kosuke Fujishima ; translation by
Christopher Lewis and Dana Lewis ; lettering and touch-up by Susie Lee and Betty
Dong with Tom2K

10 Second Review
Keiichi and his grease monkey boss decide to build their own motorcycles from the ground up.

Fun and light reading, a good book for those new to manga.

The subject of this book highlights the artist's exceptional technical skills.
Oddly, the art is so well done, it is easy to overlook.

Notes
Urd and Skuld (mischievous sisters) play a very minor role in this book

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers

Reading Order
30 plus volumes but they don't necessarily need to be read in order.

Oh my goddess 18

Title
Oh my goddess 18

Library Link

Oh
my goddess! / story and art by Kosuke Fujishima ; translation, Dana
Lewis, Alan Gleason, and Toren Smith ; lettering and touch-up by Susie Lee and
Betty Dong with Tom2K
Fujishima,
Kōsuke.

10 Second Review
Keiichi and Bell Dandy investigate a ghost sighting and a strange (very strange) mad scientist kidnaps one of the gang.

Fun, easy story. Fans will enjoy this book and a good choice for new readers.

Notes
This book reads in the traditional English format, from left to right.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers

Reading Order
Chronological, but not essential.

Oh my goddess 12

Title
Oh my goddess 12

Library Link

Oh
My Goddess! 12 / story and art by Kosuke Fujishima ; original translation by
Dana Lewis and Toren Smith ; lettering and touch-up by Susie Lee and Betty Dong
with Tom2K, Tom Orzechowski, L. Lois Buhalis and Tomoko Saito
Fujishima,
Kōsuke.

10 Second Review
Another goddess, Peorth, tries to outdo Keiichi's Belldandy in the dating department.

Light-hearted reading and excellent illustrations make this a fun book.

Notes
Peorth may have a secret agenda.

Learning Curve
Moderate: It may take readers a few books to catch on.

Reading Order
There are 30+ books in this series.

Scott Pilgrims's Precious Little Life

Title
Scott Pilgrims's Precious Little Life

Library Link

Scott
Pilgrim. [vol. 1] : Scott Pilgrim's precious little life / Bryan Lee
O'Malley
O'Malley,
Bryan Lee.

10 Second Review
Scott's a bass-playing, high-school-girl-dating, twenty-something slacker that's literally met the girl of his dreams.

A clever, enjoyable book that is genuinely funny.
A great choice for those seeking a non-superhero graphic novel.

Notes
Should have wide appeal.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers

Reading Order
Chronological order 1-5

Manga for Dummies

Title
Manga for Dummies

Library Link

Manga
for dummies / Kensuke Okabayashi
Okabayashi,
Kensuke.

10 Second Review
A nice, thick book that covers everything from figures to creating your own comic book.

This is a good book that provides many examples and exercises for the aspiring manga artist.
It seems much more complete then most 'how-to-draw' books but that results in a fairly large book that may intimidate some readers.

Notes
An excellent resource for comic/manga artist.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers.

Reading Order
N/a

Oh My Goddess: Colors

Title
Oh My Goddess Colors

Library Link

Oh
My Goddess! Colors
Fujishima, Kōsuke.Milwaukie, OR : Dark Horse Manga,
c2009.Year: c2009Format: BOOK

10 Second Review
A young boy makes a wish and finds himself with a goddess for a roommate.

Soon her sisters arrive, romance threatens and mayhem ensues.

Lots of fun in this lighthearted series.
This is a great book for those new to manga and new to the series.
Each main character is introduced with notes and a short story.

Check this out first if you want to read this substantial series (30+ volumes!)

Notes
Read manga from right to left.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers.

Reading Order
Numeric order, but not essential.

Kimmie66

Title
Kimmie66

Library Link

Kimmie66
Kimmie 66Alexovich, Aaron.New York : Minx, c2007.Year: c2007Format: BOOK

10 Second Review
What if your best friend committed suicide?
And what if that friend was still active online?!?
How can you really know anyone online?

This is a terrific story told in graphic novel format.
Excellent illustrations and a gripping story make this a must read.

Notes
Should have wide appeal from girls to gamers and reluctant readers.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers

Reading Order
N/a

Maximum Ride: Graphic Novel

Title
Maximum Ride

Library Link
Maximum Ride.

Title from last page: Maximum Ride: the manga 1Patterson, James, 1947-New York :
Yen Press, c2009.Year: c2009Format: BOOK

10 Second Review
Manga form of the popular book.

Young escapees from an experimental genetics lab form a makeshift family while evading werewolf super soldiers and trying to survive on their own.

Terrific book that will have wide appeal
Also recommended for reluctant readers.

Notes
This book translates well into the manga format.
Visual elements make a fun story even better.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers

Reading Order
Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment
Maximum Ride: School's Out-Forever
Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports

Vampire Kisses: Blood Relatives

Title
Vampire Kisses: Blood Relatives

Library LinkVampire kisses : blood relatives

Charkalis, Diana McKeon.Hamburg ; Los Angeles : Tokyopop ; New York : Katherine
Tegen Books, c2007-Year: c2007-Format: BOOK

10 Second Review
Goth teen meets her fantasy Romanian vampire prince who has some unpleasant visitors from the Old Country.

Black and white manga form of the popular novel.

NotesIncludes the artist's character sketchbook.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers