Manga among the most essential of the last decade, Attack on Titan of Hajime Hisayama will be dissected in a book published by Pix’n Love.
Scheduled in bookstores from November 29, Attack on Titan – The Power of Myth will invite us to go behind the scenes of the famous manga, which has become an essential reference in contemporary pop culture. It was written by Nicolas Allardassociate professor of modern literature in preparatory classes, doctor in French literature and essayist. A specialist in pop culture and science fiction, he is already the author of several Books: “Star Wars, a story that has become legend” (Armand Colin), “The merciless universe of Game of Thrones” (Armand Colin), ” The extraordinary worlds of Jules Verne” (Armand Colin), “Dune, a masterpiece of science fiction” (Pocket Imaginaire). or “Planet of the Apes – From the Novel to the Screens: the Fabulous Story” (Pix’n Love).
Two editions are planned for this 216-page work: one regular edition sold 24,90€and a limited edition and numbered in 1000 copies which, for 34,90€also offers an exclusive cardboard sleeve with selective varnish, a numbered certificate of authenticity, and the book in a hard cardboard cover.
Presentation :
A manga with global and transgenerational success, Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) quickly established itself as a major pop culture phenomenon. Endowed with tremendous thematic richness, Hajime Isayama’s work is as much a dark, adventurous and epic story as it is a deep political and philosophical reflection.
A masterpiece of dark fantasy, Attack on Titan also draws its strength from its complex characters, who question us about notions as universal and timeless as love, friendship or monstrosity.
In this documented and fascinating essay, Nicolas Allard tells us the genesis of this manga with a thousand and one influences. Through the detailed study of its main themes, he shows us all the power of this tragic story, a true modern myth.
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