Black Jack, Vol. 3

Written by legendary Osamu Tezuka about 50 years ago, but "Black Jack" is still very popular now. Full of wonderful stories :action, heart warming stories and much more. In Japan, Black Jack Manga books are available at many libraries including the National Library. Must read Manga for everyone.

A staple in any classic manga collection.

Osamu Tezuka’s artwork and storytelling amazes me again in the Third Volume of Blackjack. In summary: Each of the 15 chapters always brings an element of engagement. Whether it be through tragedy, tension, or the fantastic artwork. In particular the stories “Shrinking”, “Your Mistake”, and “Baby Blues” will have you thinking about your personal outlook on humanity.

This series is not like any other series today, it does not need allot to be an entertaining read. In short this series is a gem, if you love medical dramas that are not all just about the flash and has real substance.

Excellent binding with the hard cover. I wish all the other volumes were like this instead of just the first 3. Took about an hour to read. still worth it.

Tezuka is the founder of manga, and this volume is just more of the greatest! buy it now guys, really!

Gooooooood

This volume of Black Jack is the most satisfying yet. Tezuka had me in tears at points and laughing at others. Yes, it is possible to be moved to tears by the stories written by the "God of Manga." Some of the stories are straightforward "morality tales" and others are more opaque. Sometimes he ties his stories up nicely with a little bow at the end. Other times, he leaves us to just think. In this volume, we get to know Pinoko, his adorable sidekick a little better. After all the stories, we still don't understand why Black Jack is so demanding of money. Where does it all go? Osamu Tezuka is known as the "God of Manga" in Japan. He single-handedly made Manga respectable after WWII and pioneered the use of cinematic techniques. He not only entertained the public with characters like "Astro Boy" but he tackled more weighty subjects such as nuclear danger, Buddhism, and care for the environment. He created a "studio" of star characters, like a "Disney for Japan." Tezuka's most autobiographical character is "Black Jack." Before becoming an artist full-time, Tezuka graduated from medical school. Black Jack is a "super doctor," an un-licensed maverick who is a fantastic surgeon. His exploits are so over-the-top, he must be Tezuka's dream of what a doctor could be. The actual medical terminology used, based on Tezuka's actual knowledge, add a level of realism and interest to the stories. With fast-paced writing and kinetic artwork, once you start reading Black Jack, you won't be able to put it down.

Go for it if you want to read an old school manga

Amazing book - Osamu Tezuka is a genius.

Ce volume recueille 15 histoires de 'Black Jack', qui est un chirurgien extrêmement doué, génial, hyper-efficace... mais non diplômé et au sens moral particulier. Il vit à l'écart de la société, dans une maison en bois, avec Pinoko, une toute petite fille "adoptée" dans un volume précédent et qui se prétend être son épouse fidèle et dévouée. Black Jack, qui ne cherche pas spécialement à monnayer ses compétences, facture sa pratique de la chirurgie en millions de yens. Mais dans les 15 histoires de ce recueil (et les précédents...), il encaisse peu souvent un chèque. Dans cette série datant des années 1970, plutôt destinée aux 16 ans et plus, le Maître Mangaka Tezuka, qui a été formé à la médecine, propose des fables ('The robin and the boy'), des interrogations philosophiques (sur le caractère durable de notre développement, par exemple, comme dans 'Dingoes'), des études de caractère etc. Le tout avec une créativité et une efficacité plus que remarquables. 'Black Jack' ne se lit pas facilement. Mais c'est une lecture que l'on n'oublie pas.

Tel que décris dans l'annonce.

The book is good, my son love it. However, it is not compatible with Kindle ereader at all. At first, I thought it might be because of the size so can’t be read in Kindle PPW. But NO. It isn’t able to be read in Kindle Scribe at all. So disappointed as the main reason I bought the scribe is just for my son to read and reread this book. He wants to read the books forever.:(