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Siku
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Graphic Novel
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Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton | ||
ISBN | 9780340910443 | ||
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Vicky
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Synopsis
Manga comics, the most popular literary form in Japan and Korea, are the fastest growing genre in British and American publishing. Dynamic, action-based artwork combined with pacy, emotional storytelling in a style particularly popular amongst teens and young adults. Many years in the making, The Manga Bible will be a publishing phenomenon. Artist Siku, one of the UK's hottest comic talents, has brought his distinctive, edgy style to the world's all-time best-selling book. The Manga Bible is a faithful adaptation of the Bible, injected with new energy by Siku's beautiful and dramatic artwork. The Manga Bible - NT Extreme contains the New Testament comic strip adaptation, plus the full-text of the New Testament using the TNIV (Today's New International Version) translation of the Bible. Also available: The Manga Bible - NT Raw, which contains the Manga version without full-text.
Siku in London 2007 by Victoria Warren
Review
This is the full manga version of both the Old and New Testament of the Bible with the TNIV written version attached. Whilst I was very happy to see the art work of Siku I was not at all happy with the TNIV - I feel it is an unecessary update of the NIV and for me it just doesn't work. For instance changing the word expanse for vault - to me that means a closed in box.Why not use the word void, it too begins with a V and means an open space or emptiness. There are many other little changes like this all through this new version, thankfully Siku's story telling and artwork has the ability to overcome everything and is incredibly moving and spiritual. So on that I will recommend this book.
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