eigoMANGA Spring Releases

The Frog Princess

Author(s): Jeff Loew
Artist(s): Rie Ikaza

Marine Biologist, Larissa Talcott is torn between a re-newed love relationship with attorney, Brian Liam. Brian's law firm is representing a company plotting to renovate a local pond into commercial property. Larissa is driven to stop them in order to protect the ecosystem that inhabits the pond. Will Brian and Larissa compromise their firm beliefs for the sake of their relationship?

Intended Audience: 13+
Genre: Manga, Romance, Comedy
Format: Hard Cover Digest, 160 pgs, B&W, 6x9, Perfect Bound
Retail Price: $14.95
Release Date: 03/25/09
Distributor: Diamond Distributors
Diamond Item Code: JAN094212
Website/Preview: http://www.drunkduck.com/The_Frog_Princess






God Drug

Author(s): Natashia McGough
Artist(s): Pittaya Yuthruyard

The C.I.A. subjected a group of low-ranking marines with experimental LSD-like hallucinogen. The experiments failed and created a being with destructive psychic abilities who was driven insane after being held in cryo-stasis for over 30 years.

Intended Audience: 16+
Genre: Action Adventure
Format: Hard Cover, 120 pgs, B&W, 6x9, Perfect Bound
Retail Price: $14.95
Release Date: 03/25/09
Distributor: Diamond Distributors
Diamond Item Code: JAN094213
Website/Preview: http://www.GodDrug.com





Natura Morta

Author(s)/Artist(s): Abril Espinosa

Wandering the streets on another sleepless night, Nikki finds the mysterious and silent Diego, and takes him home to tend his wounds. Little does she know that Diego is in the hiding from a strange and powerful woman in another realm, and the two worlds will soon collide. The Natura Morta story has many elements of vampirism and gothic themes.

Intended Audience: 13+
Genre: Drama
Format: Hard Cover, 120 pgs, B&W, 6x9, Perfect Bound
Retail Price: $10.95
Diamond Item Code: JAN094215
Website/Preview: http://www.SakuraPakk.com






Manga Techniques Vol 1: Drawing Manga for Beginner

Author(s)/Artist(s): DELETER

Drawing Manga for Beginners explain basic techniques of Manga drawing layouts and illustrations actually used by professional artists. This volume provides details about manga tools, how to draw characters, how to write a story, how to create background perspective, and how to apply tones.

Intended Audience: 12+
Genre: Artbook
Format: Soft Cover Digest, 200 pgs, B&W, 8.5x11, Perfect Bound
Retail Price: $19.95
Item Code: JAN094214





Sakura Pakk Versus Rumble Pak

Author(s)/Artists(s): Various

This annual graphic novel showcases the best manga stories from Sakura Pakk and Rumble Pak. The collection features stories that range from magical fantasy and historical drama to cyberpunk sci-fi and action adventure!

Intended Audience: 13+
Genre: Anthology
Format: Hard Cover, 220 pgs, B&W, 8.5x11, Perfect Bound
Retail Price: $29.95
Diamond Item Code: DEC084011
Website/Preview:
http://www.SakuraPakk.com
http://www.RumblePak.com