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Ghost In The Shell, The: Vol. 1

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Ghost In The Shell, The: Vol. 1
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Shirow Masamune
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:368
Dimensions(mm): Height 252,Width 178
Category/GenreGraphic novels: Manga
ISBN/Barcode 9781935429012
ClassificationsDewey:741.5
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Kodansha America, Inc
Imprint Kodansha Comics
Publication Date 13 October 2009
Publication Country United States

Description

Deep into the 21st century, the line between man and machine has been inexorably blurred as humans rely on the enhancement of mechanical implants and robots are upgraded with human tissue. In this rapidly converging technoscape, the covert-ops agents of Section 9 are charged to track and crack the most dangerous terrorists, cybercriminals and ghost hackers the digital future has to offer.

Author Biography

In 1983, Masamune published his first manga, "Black Magic" from Atlas, a science fiction dojin manga society (dojin is the Japanese term to describe an amateur fan publication). In 1985, his first major work, "Appleseed", was published by Seishinsha, without being serialized in or submitted to a manga magazine, which is quite rare in the Japanese manga publishing industry. Shortly thereafter, Shirow set up his own company, and besides working on his own manga and illustration work, took on projects from the anime and game industry. Shirow's work has been recognized and highly respected outside Japan. He has been active in numerous anime and game projects but it is rare for him to take the helm of such projects, or even to have his name used prominently.Shirow Masamune was born in Japan in Chuo Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, on November 23rd, 1961. He still lives in the same district.