Nana: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Nana by Yazawa Aï: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Publishers Weekly: Nana, Japan's most popular shojo (girl's) manga, is appearing in English for the first time. Nana Komatsu is a flaky young woman who's just emerged from an emotionally devastating affair with an older, married man. She dreams of a perfect romantic love, like in the movies, but her best friend, Junko, counsels her that it might be time to try being friends with a guy instead of just falling in love with him. So when she meets Shoji, Nana is determined to be completely platonic, despite Shoji's interest. Meanwhile, Nana Osaki, a high school dropout, is rocking onstage as lead singer of a punk band and offstage with the band's guitarist, Ren. When Ren alone is offered a recording contract, Nana decides not to go to Tokyo with him. She wants to prove to herself that she can be a star without Ren. Both Nanas find their way to Tokyo, where this first issue sets them up, leav
Quick facts about Nana
- Title: Nana
- Author: Yazawa Aï
- First published: 2002
- Genre: graphic novels, women, man-woman relationships
- OpenLibrary ID: OL13668603W
Where to read Nana
Nana by Yazawa Aï is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nana about?
Publishers Weekly: Nana, Japan's most popular shojo (girl's) manga, is appearing in English for the first time.
Who wrote Nana?
Nana was written by Yazawa Aï.
When was Nana published?
Nana was first published in 2002.
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