title: Manga: The Complete Guide
author:  Jason Thompson 
description: Jason Thompson has over ten years experience as a manga editor, working at SHOHEN JUMP magazine and other publications. His writing has appeared in Animerica and The Comics Journal.
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  [Dedication](index_split_003.html#filepos1060)
  
  This novel is dedicated to L. E. G. in loving memory.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Contents
  
    1. [Cover](index_split_000.html#filepos152)
    2. [Title Page](index_split_001.html#filepos285)
    3. [Dedication](index_split_002.html#filepos375)
    4. [Prologue](index_split_004.html#filepos9223)
    5. [Chapter 1](index_split_005.html#filepos17279)
    6. [Chapter 2](index_split_006.html#filepos31314)
    7. [Chapter 3](index_split_007.html#filepos45177)
    8. [Chapter 4](index_split_008.html#filepos66662)
    9. [Chapter 5](index_split_009.html#filepos79507)
    10. [Chapter 6](index_split_010.html#filepos88314)
    11. [Chapter 7](index_split_011.html#filepos102892)
    12. [Chapter 8](index_split_012.html#filepos123614)
    13. [Chapter 9](index_split_013.html#filepos141587)
    14. [Chapter 10](index_split_014.html#filepos154275)
    15. [Chapter 11](index_split_015.html#filepos171005)
    16. [Chapter 12](