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The book covers the origin of Manhua from the very first generation of comic books in China, to Hong Kong and some information on manga adaptations. It gives you a complete listing of books up to the year 2000 with descriptions and images of every comic. It is the definitive source for English-speaking audiences with appendices of Chinese translations in the back. As many as 800 rare illustrations of comics are in the book.
The title was originally published in Chinese for a Hong Kong audience. The original coauthor of the Chinese version was Yueng Wai-pong, who spent a lifetime collecting and studying the art. Funding was later provided by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council.
Read more about this topic: Hong Kong Comics: A History Of Manhua
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