Long-form adventure manga "Jungle Emperor Leo" [1958-59, reprint edition] 3 (Complete Works of Tezuka Osamu Manga)

Highly acclaimed, with reviews including "A treasure worth a lifetime" and "The ultimate reprint!" <Kobunsha Hardcover Reprint> = Following on from "Astro Boy" (all 8 volumes), this masterpiece by master Tezuka Osamu is finally being reprinted for the first time!!

◆ Along with "Astro Boy," "Jungle Emperor Leo" is another masterpiece by master Tezuka Osamu. Among the many editions published in book form, this ultra-rare version has never been reprinted: the four-volume hardcover edition published by Kobunsha in 1958-59. Now, for the first time in 58 years, it's being reprinted in its original, dignified condition! ◆Due to its rarity, this premium book is even harder to find in mint condition on the used book market than "Astro Boy"! ◆While various versions of this work exist, including the serialized version in "Manga Shonen," the book version, the B5 magazine version, the new paperback, and the B6 complete collection, this Kobunsha hardcover edition differs in both its design and composition from the later edition completely redrawn by Tezuka Osamu himself, and its unique color pages are also perfectly reproduced, making it a truly exceptional read. ◆In addition to the hardcover binding and color reproduction of the main text (two-tone and one-tone), it also includes the cover, front cover, endpapers, and front page illustrations by the author, as well as a reproduction of Tezuka Osamu's valuable essay and the colophon from the previous edition. The unique style and atmosphere of books from the 1950s cannot be found in any other book! ◆This is a rare opportunity to collect the entire series in beautiful condition. Don't miss it!

4 volumes / A5 size / Hardcover / Bibliographical information and commentary will be included at the end of each volume. Supervised by: Tezuka Productions Publishing Cooperation: Kobunsha

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