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Domu: A Child's Dream (Paperback)

by Katsuhiro Otomo (Author) "TAKESHI'S HAT IS REALLY NEAT ..." (more)
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.; 2nd Revised edition edition (22 Aug 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1569716110
  • ISBN-13: 978-1569716113
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 16.3 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 777,298 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Synopsis

Old Cho, a disturbed old man with psychic powers, takes control of an apartment complex and causes the tenants to kill themselves or others, but is finally challenged by Etsuko, a young girl with her own psychic talents.

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A word from the translator
When I got into translating and publishing Japanese comics in America ten years ago, Domu was on my short list of manga I wished to work on. I was fortunate enough to get my wish, and I remain very proud of the translation work we (Dana Lewis and myself) did on Domu. Tomoko Saito's superb lettering (which also includes the very difficult task of replacing the sound effects and retouching the art) was also a work of love. I've translated 20,000 pages of manga in the last ten years, but Domu remains in my top three! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Domu: The dreams of children., 19 July 2003
This review is from: Domu: The Dreams of Children (Paperback)
The creator of Akira, Otomo Katsuhio, comes one of his most acclaimed works. When bizarre deaths occur in a high-rise block of flats; it takes all the manpower of the local police department to solve the murders. This book surprised me with its unsuspecting graphic violence from innocent circumstances. The clever storyline ties in with its excellent artwork keeps you hooked to the bitter end. An absolute must for all Katsuhio and Akira fans everwhere.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars another amazing book to add to the collection, 8 Jun 2003
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The artwork in this book is some of the best i've seen in a long time, because the artist is able to capture such fine detail through the different tones.The story line is immense, and it has an ability to make you re-read it time and again.Another great achievement for Katsuhiro Otomo
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars predecessor to superior 'Akira', 30 Oct 2001
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Domu was first published a long time ago (1983), and as a result now appears dated. The whole 'extra sensory' thing is cool, but reading it - especially in comparison to the mighty AKIRA - you get the impression that this was almost a testing ground for ideas that were to be fully exploited later on in his career. However, the artwork is stylish (classic Otomo) and the story compelling enough to make it worthwhile. Just don't expect a story with the same depth as AKIRA... you might be a bit disappointed!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superior work from the artist behind Akira
Otomo's first major work and featuring a spectacular flying battle between two opposing individuals with psychic powers, Domu is the classic stuff of manga comics, one moreover... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Keris Nine

3.0 out of 5 stars confusing names
this is a great story, but i found i had to keep flipping back and forth to work out the names of the characters! Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff, as good as, but very different from, Akira.
Having been hooked on Akira ever since the 40 issue serialisation of the 80s it seemed high time to check out some other stuff by Otomo. What can I say? Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars the beginning of ideas that led to AKIRA
Domu was one of Otomo's first major comic works, and won the Japanese Grand Prix in 1983 - the first work of graphic fiction ever to do so. It's easy to see why. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars A world of mystery and suspense!
What more can be said, than "it's a Manga by Katsuhiro Otomo, buy it".

This was the first Manga I ever bought, so it looked like a small telephone directory when I... Read more

Published on 14 Jun 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Otomo lives up to his high standards with Domu
Domu is the thrilling story of an old man with psychic abilities who sets a series of mass murders over an apartment complex. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Otomo's best work!
Among Katsuhiro Otomo's works, I love Domu best. When I first read this comics, I lived in a Danchi (groups of high-storied apartment), just the same as the background of this... Read more
Published on 1 Sep 1998

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