Manga goes mainstream! From the creators of Chobits and xxxHolic comes a new installment in the hugely popular Tsubasa series.
CLAMP is a group of four women who have become one of the most
popular manga artists in the world - Satsuki Igarashi, Mick Nekoi,
Mokona Apapa and Nanase Ohkawa. They started out as doujnishi (fan
comics) creators, but their skill and craft brought them to the
attention of publishers very quickly. Their first work from a major
publisher was RG Veda, but their first mass success was with Magic
Knight Rayearth. From there, they went on to write many series,
including Cardcaptor Sakura and Chobits, two of the most popular
manga available. Like many Japanese manga artists, they prefer to
avoid the spotlight and little is known about them personally.
CLAMP is also the author of Tsubasa, another title brought to you
by Tanoshimi.
Manga comics... have ignited graphic novel sales around the
world
*Time*
The interactions of characters from various CLAMP works is one of
the best aspects of Tsubasa... a powerful journey full of drama,
fantasy and action-packed mayhem!
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The four-woman manga team CLAMP have many U.S. fans, for whom this series will hold special interest: it's a mega-crossover featuring new versions of characters from many different CLAMP series. Princess of a land called Clow, teenage Sakura (several years older than her counterpart in Cardcaptor Sakura), loves her childhood friend Syaoran, who is leading an archaeological dig into the kingdom's ruins. When Sakura visits a newly uncovered room in the ruins, a rune there unlocks a power within her, and her memories are scattered throughout the dimensions. In desperation, high priest Yukito sends Sakura and the devastated Syaoran to the Time-Space Witch, who, in a scene that also appears in xxxHOLiC, Vols. 1 and 2, extracts a terrible price from Syaoran and then sends them and two companions on a quest through different worlds for the pieces of Sakura's memories. The art here is reminiscent of Rayearth or Sakura but with a rougher edge. CLAMP's writing sometimes slides too far into foolishness or contrivance, tendencies kept in check here. With its built-in audience, this is recommended for teens and adults at all libraries. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
Adult/High School-Both Tsubasa and XXXholic draw on their creators' long history as manga artists and pull characters from other series. Sakura and Syaoran from Sakura are the main figures in Tsubasa, an alternate universe story. When Princess Sakura is injured and loses all of her memories, Syaoran, her devoted childhood friend, embarks on a quest to rescue her, for she will die if her memories are not recovered. He seeks the help of the space-time witch Yuko, and is ultimately joined by two displaced men from different worlds. Yuko and Kimihiro Watanuki, a young man cursed with the ability to see spirits, are the main characters in XXXholic. Yuko will grant a wish in return for his service. Kimihiro agrees and then has to contend with her many eccentricities. The series share the same art style, with delicate line work, crisp designs, and beautiful men. The main point of connection between the two is the pivotal scene in which Yuko grants the wishes of Kimihiro and the two displaced men. Tsubasa is well on the way to being a grand adventure, while XXXholic is done in a quieter, almost horror vein, with spirits and ghosts. The translations for the most part are well done, with ample notes. Color art at the beginning of the books and preview pages for the next volume and for the companion series are included. These exceptionally well-done titles are sure to appeal to CLAMP fans.-Susan Salpini, TASIS-The American School in England Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
Manga comics... have ignited graphic novel sales around the world *
Time *
The interactions of characters from various CLAMP works is one of
the best aspects of Tsubasa... a powerful journey full of
drama, fantasy and action-packed mayhem! * New Type *
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