--- product_id: 52554797 title: "AX Volume 1: A Collection of Alternative Manga" price: "฿697" currency: THB in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/52554797-ax-volume-1-a-collection-of-alternative-manga store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # AX Volume 1: A Collection of Alternative Manga **Price:** ฿697 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** AX Volume 1: A Collection of Alternative Manga - **How much does it cost?** ฿697 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/52554797-ax-volume-1-a-collection-of-alternative-manga) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A groundbreaking introduction to the most creative and cutting-edge works of Japanese independent comics, presented in English for the first time, AX is the premier Japanese magazine for alternative comics. Published bi-monthly for over ten years, the pages of AX contain the most creative and cutting-edge works of independent comics in the world's largest comics industry. Now, Top Shelf presents this collection of stories from ten years of AX history, and features work by such visionaries as Yoshihiro Tatsumi, Akino Kondoh, Kazuichi Hanawa, and Shinichi Abe. Review: Definitely recommend - This is a brilliant read. One after another, already half way through and cant wait for volume II! My only criticism is that they seem to have translated too much, like japanese shop signs dont have Japanese writing and some of the stories are too much aimed at a western audience. That said I would definitely recommend Review: Great collection of stories... But... - When is volume 2 coming out? Been waiting since 2011! ## Features - New - Mint Condition - Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon - Guaranteed packaging - No quibbles returns ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 1,972,028 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 33,229 in Manga (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 43 Reviews | ## Images ![AX Volume 1: A Collection of Alternative Manga - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71O3ayBK6HL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definitely recommend *by J***D on 6 January 2017* This is a brilliant read. One after another, already half way through and cant wait for volume II! My only criticism is that they seem to have translated too much, like japanese shop signs dont have Japanese writing and some of the stories are too much aimed at a western audience. That said I would definitely recommend ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great collection of stories... But... *by J***N on 2 January 2015* When is volume 2 coming out? Been waiting since 2011! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Various reviews below *by W***E on 18 October 2011* Here are some of the reviews that the book has received: "I have slowly begun to be more and more interested in manga, but unsure where to start reading. This collection from Top Shelf seemed innocuous enough, so I figured I'd dive right in. Reviewing this from the "I don't know anything about manga" perspective, I was pleasantly surprised to find the art as diverse as a collection I'd find from western artists. Yes, obviously not all manga looks like Dragonball Z...I know that now. Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed each and every story in this collection, and I was equally impressed by the art. Reading right to left was a little awkward at first, but I adapted to it a lot faster than I thought I would. As an introduction to the Japanese comic scene, this is a wonderful place to start. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys comics." Marilyn Johnson, Amazon.com "Manga artists seem to have a deep understanding of the "structure" of dreams, the incomprehensible scene changes, the kaleidoscopic emotions, the strange sense of loss. This is a collection of 33 dreams. Some I loved, some I hated, but nearly all of them assaulted my perception of what comics can be. For that, I am grateful to the people who put this together--you deserve 5 stars!--and I hope to see more work from some of the artists here. My personal favorites: Imiri Sakabashira's Conch in the Sky, Katsuo Kawai's Push Pin Woman, Einosuke's Home Drama." Mitch Jones, Amazon.com "Wilson has teamed with Asakawa, an editor of the bimonthly Japanese magazine Ax, which prints alternative and experimental comics, to select works from 33 artists for this first English-language collection. As with any collection, there are hits and misses that are dependent upon the individual tastes of the reader. Some of the comics presented here are deep and introspective, others rely on off-kilter potty or sexual humor, and others still are horrific looks into the human psyche. And, lest anyone forget that manga is not a style of art but merely the Japanese word for comic, the artwork in this anthology will be a forceful reminder: it wanders as far across the map of styles as the writing does, ranging from rough, almost childlike pieces to lushly detailed creations. Violence, sexual situations, language, and adult themes reserve this for assuredly mature audiences, but libraries with alternative-comic fans or manga readers looking to move beyond the usual translated works would do well to add this collection." --Snow Wildsmith, Booklist --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/52554797-ax-volume-1-a-collection-of-alternative-manga](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/52554797-ax-volume-1-a-collection-of-alternative-manga) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*