{"product_id":"unico-lost-volume-3-an-original-manga-volume-3","title":"Unico: Lost (Volume 3): An Original Manga: Volume 3","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOsamu Tezuka (1928-1989) was a visionary Japanese cartoonist, animator, and film producer. His prolific output, pioneering techniques, and innovative redefinitions revolutionized Japanese comics and anime and he is often honored as the \"God of Manga.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e Samuel Sattin is an American writer. His books include the Eisner-nominated \n\u003ci\u003eBuzzing\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eSide Quest\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Silent End\u003c\/i\u003e, and (as co-author) both \n\u003ci\u003eA Kid's Guide to Anime \u0026amp; Manga\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Essential Anime Guide: 50 Iconic Films, Standout Series, and Cult Masterpieces\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also adapted the Academy Award-nominated films \n\u003ci\u003eWolfWalkers\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eSong of the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Secret of Kells\u003c\/i\u003e to the graphic novel format. He graduated with an MFA in comics from the California College of the Arts and works as a studio writer for Schulz Creative Associates, aka Snoopy Central. Samuel resides with his wife in San Francisco, and travels frequently to Japan. \n\u003cbr\u003e Gurihiru is an Eisner Award-winning illustration team based out of Saitama, Japan. Though widely known for their work in American comics, they also work in games, manga, and anime in Japan. Their clients include Disney Japan, Nintendo, Square Enix, Tsuburaya Production, and many others. Major works include \n\u003ci\u003eIt's Jeff\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eSuperman Smashes the Klan\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eGwenpool\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Unstoppable Wasp\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eSpider-Man \u0026amp; Venom: Double Trouble\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The combination of intriguing worldbuilding and the suggestion of old, celestial magic and myth is highly entertaining. Fans will be begging to know when the next volume will arrive. \u003cb\u003ePage-turning and as always, cliff-hanging adventure.\u003c\/b\u003e\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eUnico: Hunted\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The storyline is highly energetic, and the bright, dynamic frames and varied layouts will sustain readers' interest... \u003cb\u003eCaptivating storytelling.\u003c\/b\u003e\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"My 11-year-old son stole this manga book from me -- \u003cb\u003eit's that good.\u003c\/b\u003e Samuel Sattin has finally finished the story of Unico, the beloved character that the 'godfather of manga' Osamu Tezuka left behind -- the result is \u003cb\u003eenchanting.\u003c\/b\u003e\" -- Lucy Bannerman, \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eUnico: Awakening\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA spellbinding masterpiece.\u003c\/b\u003e\" -- Dav Pilkey, #1 bestselling creator of Dog Man\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The modern setting, dramatic paneling, and mood-oriented -palettes bolster the weight of Unico's helpful and heroic deeds... A reimagining of a beloved classic that will -appeal to fans of heartfelt -adventure manga and works like \u003ci\u003eShe-Ra and the Princesses of Power\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eAn ideal series to help fill the middle grade manga demand.\u003c\/b\u003e\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"With a careful balance of slow beats and whimsical action, \u003ci\u003eUnico: Awakening\u003c\/i\u003e builds \u003cb\u003ealluring characters\u003c\/b\u003e and keeps the \u003cb\u003esuspenseful moments\u003c\/b\u003e coming.\" -- Anime Corner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003ePlenty of action\u003c\/b\u003e and outsized baddies keep the excitement level high... The jewel-toned palette and creatively varied panel shapes sustain a high level of visual interest.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"With all the energy of an animated cartoon, Gurihiru's eye-catching, cinematic art in a lush color palette offers \u003cb\u003eexcellent character design\u003c\/b\u003e... the epic stakes, rampant magic, and manga feel will likely give this wide appeal.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"With \u003cb\u003eincredible artwork and storytelling\u003c\/b\u003e, this is a \u003cb\u003emesmerizing fantasy adventure\u003c\/b\u003e you won't be able to put down!\" -- ImaginationSoup.net, Best Middle Grade Books of 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Manga of 2024\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tezuka, Osamu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Graphix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2026-07-07\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Fiction \/ Comics \u0026amp; Graphic Novels \/ Manga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.5 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781546111221\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781546111221\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graphix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53017894093081,"sku":"SP-9781546111221","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781546111221_spiral.png?v=1787037583","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/unico-lost-volume-3-an-original-manga-volume-3","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}