Quotes From "Dreamland Japan: Writings On Modern Manga" By Frederik L. Schodt

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Japan is the first nation in the world to accord 'comic books'--originally a 'humorous' form of entertainment mainly for young people--nearly the same social status as novels and films. Frederik L. Schodt
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Comics are drawings, not photographs, and as such they present a subjective view of reality. Frederik L. Schodt