Blue Period 1

By Tsubasa Yamaguchi

Book #1 in the Blue Period series

A perfect student's life changes when he discovers the thrilling, unforgiving world of art.

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224 pages

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Yatora, a model student with a seemingly perfect life, stumbles upon a painting that ignites a passion for art he never knew existed. As he dives into this new world, he faces the thrilling yet perilous challenge of breaking free from societal expectations. Will he find fulfillment in the savage beauty of art, or will it consume him entirely? Discover the transformative journey of a young man seeking authenticity in a world of appearances.

From the publisher

Now a hit Netflix Original Anime! A manga about the struggles and rewards of a life dedicated to art. Popular guy Yatora realizes he’s just going through the motions to make other people happy and finds himself in a new passion: painting. But untethering yourself from all your past expectations is dangerous as well as thrilling… 2020 Manga Taisho Grand Prize WinnerYALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens selectionTexas Library Association Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List unanimous selection STILL LIFE Yatora is the perfect high school student, with good grades and lots of friends. It’s an effortless performance, and, ultimately… a dull one. But he wanders into the art room one day, and a lone painting captures his eye, awakening him to a kind of beauty he never knew. Compelled and consumed, he dives in headfirst–and he’s about to learn how savage and unforgiving art can be…

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