Japan's Manga Revolution: From Painted Scrolls to Comic Books 1680 -1920

This book takes a journey through Japan’s illustrated history to discover the roots of manga. Art historian and author Andreas Marks traces the development of Japanese illustrated books in premodern times. From the 17th century, publishers produced thousands of titles on various subjects, laying the foundation for today’s vibrant manga and comics industry. 

This book covers five key works that Marks describes as being foundational to what we now know as manga. It offers a comprehensive overview of Japan’s rich tradition of illustrated storytelling and its impact on graphic printing worldwide.