Eisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue creates a dramatic tale of triumph over adversity. This is the story of three young men whose lives are profoundly changed by their involvement with wheelchair basketball. Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn't pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of the mega-hit masterpieces Slam Dunk and Vagabond , lifts the manga medium to a completely new level of storytelling. A motorcycle accident, bone cancer, a speeding truck crashing into a boy on a stolen bicycle--tragic life-changing events turn the worlds of three young men upside down. These three very different personalities have only one thing in common--their passion for basketball.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1421519895
ISBN13:9781421519890
Release Date:July 2008
Publisher:Viz Media
Length:224 Pages
Weight:0.74 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 8.2"
Age Range:13 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 8 to 12
Customer Reviews
1 rating
Real is Real
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
This series is beautifully drawn and written. Watching the three young protagonists fall and then slowly rise above their handicaps and shortcomings is very satisfying. I find myself studying each panel of Inoue's art and appreciating the amount of thought and empathy put into his work. I started with Vagabond and went in search of his other works, which led me to Slam Dunk and, especially Real. I read the series on line, but felt I needed to have the books so I could read it over and over.
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