Comics Fever: Manga & Anime Outside of the Box

by Victionary

It is well established that comic books are no longer just for kids. They continue to reach new audiences across age groups and demographics, enticing a readership with amazing graphics, color, movement and dramatic tension. As a result of this expanded prevalence in our culture, the opportunities for creating new artworks and designs that resonate with a broader market have increased exponentially. Whether abstractly or directly, the visual memes and tropes of comics are readily adaptable and recognizable. Incorporated into modern art and design they buzz with vitality. Comics Fever looks at contemporary creatives who have been inspired by the art form to create new work across a variety of disciplines, including fashion, jewelry, editorial and packaging design, popular art and photography.

363 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2014

About the author

viction:ary is the publishing brand of leading publisher viction workshop ltd, founded by Victor Cheung in 2001. Sitting at the heart of Asia, viction:ary books specialise in visual arts and design, and connect visions and inspirations from the West and the East. With focuses on graphic design, illustrations, fashion, architecture, product design and contemporary art projects, our radar observes global designs that essentially present strong, original concepts and graphical approaches. Through creative collaborations and innovations in publishing, we capture
what’s up and who’s next in the creative realm and propose multidimensional angles to rethink and review design.
Persistently pushing the boundaries, viction:ary’s commitment
to quality in editorial direction and book design is widely recognised by the industry and international media. With
heaps of successful publications under our belt, we continue
to give ourselves to elevate visual experiences and inspire readers inside and outside the industry, wherever they dwell in the world.