I'm a bad wittle girl!
Just when I think I've got my finances in order, I go and do something dumb like spend $200 on books. Whah! I did have a reason though. I've got an interesting book idea that I'd like to write and thought I should carefully reread everything that's already been published in English so as to be sure that my idea is original. Also, I'm addicted to Manga... and Buying Manga... and buying books about Manga... and buying... so that just about sums it up. I've read all the books before except Pop Culture Japan! I hope it turns out to be all I hope for it; it was the most expensive book of the bunch--including the last book (Manga Manga) which is out of print.
Pop Culture Japan!: Media, Arts and Lifestyle
Dreamland Japan: Writings on Modern Manga
Japan Edge
Manga 60 years of Japanese Comics
Manga Manga: The World of Japanese Comics