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Real, Vol. 4 (Real (Viz)) [Paperback]

Takehiko Inoue (Author, Illustrator)
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Real (Viz) April 21, 2009
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A motorcycle accident, bone cancer, a speeding truck crashing into a boy on a stolen bicycle--tragic, life-changing events turn the worlds of three young men upside down. Three very different personalities have only one thing in common--their passion for basketball. Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn't pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of mega-hit masterpieces Slam Dunk and Vagabond, brings the medium of manga to a completely new level of storytelling.

Kiyoharu Togawa is selected to compete for a coveted spot on Japan's National Wheelchair Basketball Team. But with the prospects of this upcoming challenge weighing heavy on his mind, he reflects upon the demons of his past--his battle with cancer and rehabilitation as well as his bitter conflicts with his father. Togawa's passion for his sport is just about the only thing in life that can give him the strength to pull through.


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Takehiko Inoue is the creator of one of the most popular manga of all time, Slam Dunk, which has sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He followed that series up with two titles lauded by critics and fans alike--Vagabond, a fictional account of the life of Miyamoto Musashi, and Real, a manga about wheelchair basketball. Inoue is the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Tezuka Osamu Culture award and the Media Arts Festival Award. In addition to his work on manga, Inoue has worked on television commercials, character designs for video games, and is the founder of a scholarship to foster Japanese basketball talent.

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  • Paperback: 216 pages
  • Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (April 21, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1421519925
  • ISBN-13: 978-1421519920
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #752,888 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Real is Real, July 7, 2010
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This series is beautifully drawn and written. Watching the three young protagonists fall and then slowly rise above their handicaps and shortcomings is very satisfying. I find myself studying each panel of Inoue's art and appreciating the amount of thought and empathy put into his work. I started with Vagabond and went in search of his other works, which led me to Slam Dunk and, especially Real.
I read the series on line, but felt I needed to have the books so I could read it over and over.
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