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AMBot | 04/23/2024 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
On October 4, Shueisha will release the revised edition of "World History Through Manga", a project commemorating the publishing giant's 100th anniversary. The series is being reissued for the first time in 22 years, offering readers an engaging way to explore historical events through the art of manga.
The cover art was exclusively created by sixteen renowned manga artists, including Hirohiko Araki, Satoru Noda, Yasuhisa Hara, Kohei Horikoshi, and Tatsuya Endo. Each artist brings their unique style to the depiction of various historical figures and events, making history both accessible and entertaining. For example, Hirohiko Araki illustrated Napoleon Bonaparte, while Satoru Noda brought Vladimir Lenin to life.
The tenth volume, which focuses on the French Revolution and the path to nation-states, features cover art by Hirohiko Araki. This and other covers showcase influential figures such as Ramses II by Yasuhisa Hara, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra by Kohei Horikoshi, as well as Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler by Tatsuya Endo.
The cover art was exclusively created by sixteen renowned manga artists, including Hirohiko Araki, Satoru Noda, Yasuhisa Hara, Kohei Horikoshi, and Tatsuya Endo. Each artist brings their unique style to the depiction of various historical figures and events, making history both accessible and entertaining. For example, Hirohiko Araki illustrated Napoleon Bonaparte, while Satoru Noda brought Vladimir Lenin to life.
The tenth volume, which focuses on the French Revolution and the path to nation-states, features cover art by Hirohiko Araki. This and other covers showcase influential figures such as Ramses II by Yasuhisa Hara, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra by Kohei Horikoshi, as well as Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler by Tatsuya Endo.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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