{"product_id":"unico-awakening-volume-1-an-original-manga-paperback","title":"Unico: Awakening (Volume 1): An Original Manga - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOsamu Tezuka\u003c\/b\u003e (Created by), \u003cb\u003eSamuel Sattin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGurihiru\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn adventure across space and time awaits!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A spellbinding masterpiece.\" -- Dav Pilkey, #1 bestselling creator of Dog Man\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUNICO tells the incredible story of a young unicorn who, after enraging the evil goddess Venus, is banished from the heavens and forgets all he once was. Saved from oblivion by the kindhearted West Wind, Unico continues to help others, before having to escape Venus again and begin a new adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this first manga, Unico awakes in a mysterious land and is befriended by a resourceful watch cat, Chloe, who feels protective of the young unicorn. When they find themselves near a small village in the forest, they take refuge with a kindly, but helpless, old woman. To take care of her, Chloe begs Unico to turn her into a human girl, but that act of kindness has unforeseen consequences: Unico's love has awakened Venus and her minion, Byron, who want to destroy them both!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConceived anew by Eisner-nominated author Samuel Sattin and Eisner-winning artist team Gurihiru, and developed in collaboration with Tezuka Productions, \u003ci\u003eUNICO: Awakening\u003c\/i\u003e is a groundbreaking reboot of a beloved story by Astro Boy creator Osamu Tezuka, the \"God of Manga.\" With striking full-color artwork and reading left to right in the Western comics style to match the original manga, UNICO is a brilliant manga series featuring storytelling at its best. Join Unico on an unforgettable journey!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOsamu 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.\" \u003cbr\u003e Samuel Sattin is an American writer. His books include \u003ci\u003eBuzzing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSide Quest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Silent End\u003c\/i\u003e, and (as co-author) both \u003ci\u003eA Kid's Guide to Anime \u0026amp; Manga\u003c\/i\u003e and \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 \u003ci\u003eWolfWalkers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSong of the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, and \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 Northern California, and travels frequently to Japan. \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 \u003ci\u003eIt's Jeff\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSuperman Smashes the Klan\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGwenpool\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Unstoppable Wasp\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSpider-Man \u0026amp; Venom: Double Trouble\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 06, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52662883320115,"sku":"9781339036335","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/G1bR3NA0bC9781339036335.webp?v=1762674839","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/unico-awakening-volume-1-an-original-manga-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}