Re:Play - Softcover

Lijewski, Christy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1598167375 ISBN 13: 9781598167375

Publisher: TOKYOPOP Classics, 2006

Synopsis

Follow the life of Cree, the lead singer for a punk band. When her bass player quits, Cree's in a tough spot-until she meets Izsak, bass player extraordinaire. He's the answer to all her prayers! But when she finds out that Izsak is actually a zombie, those dreams become nightmares. Before long, two vampires from the Shadow World begin stalking the band and will stop at nothing until they kill Cree...or lure her over to the dark side!

About this title

From Publishers Weekly:

Cree and the remaining band members of Faust find themselves in the hot seat after their bassist abandons them in this new English-language manga. Cree stumbles upon Izsak, a talented bassist living in the subway, who just happens to be playing a song that she holds dear. Much to the objections of close friend and guitar player Rail, Cree not only invites Izsak to join the band but also asks him to move in with her. Though Cree and Char (Faust's drummer) accept Izsak with open arms, Rail remains suspicious of a man with no past and no future. Watching Cree grow close with Izsak only succeeds in pushing Rail to dislike him further, and he eventually goes so far as to trail Izsak. But things are not exactly as they seem, and the mysteries surrounding Faust's new bassist run deep. Lijewski seamlessly blends American and Japanese comic styles to create a hybrid, punk manga look that easily catches the eye. Her storytelling is strong, the plot intricate and engrossing, and the characters ultra likable. This is a catchy manga title with an upbeat mood and a style that sets it apart. (Aug.)
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 9 Up—Izsak is a homeless teen living in the subway, playing his guitar for small change. When Cree comes upon him one evening, she knows that he is the talent that her band, Faust, needs. She recklessly invites him to come home with her so that he can meet her friend and band mate. Rail is wary of this stranger but has to admit that he is talented, and they accept him into the group. Little do they know that Izsak is watched by a secret society of supernatural beings. Is he a junkie? A vampire? Or something else altogether? Teens will appreciate the fresh manga-style art; mysterious, edgy plot; romantic tension that is quick to develop; and the characters' fun punk-style outfits. Middle school libraries might object to the language and the small amount of violence, but the book is sure to be popular in public libraries.—Dawn Rutherford, King County Library System, Bellevue, WA
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

About this edition

• Publisher: TOKYOPOP Classics
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1598167375
• ISBN 13: 9781598167375
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192
• Illustrator: Lijewski Christy