The Life & Works of Osamu Tezuka at Japan Society

Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989), best known as the creator of Astro Boy, is often credited as the "Godfather of Anime and Manga" due to his prolific output, pioneering techniques, and reimagining of genres. His work redefined Japanese cartoons, transforming them into an irresistible art form, and incorporated a variety of new styles in their creation. Leaving a lasting impact on literature and film, his work also influenced a range of other artistic genres.

Osamu Tezuka's works are presented by Roland Kelts, author of Japanamerica. This event is moderated by NYC-based cartoonist Katie Skelly.

Roland Kelts has presented on contemporary Japanese culture worldwide and has taught at numerous universities in Japan and the U.S., including New York University and the University of Tokyo. His fiction and nonfiction appear in such publications as Zoetrope: All Story, Psychology Today, Playboy, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue Japan, Adbusters magazine, The Millions, The Japan Times, Animation Magazine, Bookforum, and The Village Voice. He is the Editor in Chief of the Anime Masterpieces screening and discussion program, the commentator for National Public Radio's series, "Pacific Rim Diary" and the author of a weekly column for The Daily Yomiuri newspaper.

Moderator Katie Skelly is a cartoonist who lives and works in Queens, New York. Her first graphic novel, Nurse Nurse, was published by Sparkplug Books in 2012. Her next work, Operation Margarine, will be published by AdHouse Books in Spring 2014. She holds a B.A. in Art History from Syracuse University.

[GerryGomezPearlberg]

Thanks for posting this. I was unable to attend the event and was very sorry to miss it. Great to be able to see it online and learn more about the great Tezuka!

[damiamtran]

It was either 150 000 or 170 000 pages of manga he produced in his lifetime.

[antoniod]

ASTRO BOY was syndicated to individual stations by NBC Enterprises, not shown on the NBC network.