The publishing institution Stone Bridge Press, known widely for the publication of several books concerning the culture and history of Japanese animation and of Japanese culture as well, have recently updated and announced that fans of the legendary and classic
Mobile Suit Gundam franchise should pay attention, because the company is giving away a copy of
Mobile Suit Gundam: Awakening, Escalation, Confrontation, the original novel by Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino as translated by the very experienced Frederik L. Schodt. Containing the three portions of the novel in its complete form this collection is hailed as the only way to bring oneself closer to the historic saga of giant robots, intergalactic federations, and determined mecha pilots.
The original vision of Tomino's Gundam in its most organic form ever, Mobile Suit Gundam: Awakening, Escalation, Confrontation is often referred to as "a cornerstone of anime" in the realm of science fiction due to its impressive environments and outstanding character personalities. When first released in English, it stirred some controversy amongst fans, and eventually went out of print. However, Stone Bridge Press is aiding in the marketing and publication of the book's latest new, unedited and unabridged edition on top of giving away a free copy to one lucky winner. This edition of Mobile Suit Gundam: Awakening, Escalation, Confrontation is also notable because of the introduction from Gundam expert Mark Simmons.
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Those interested in winning this colossal milestone of a publication from Stone Bridge Press should send an e-mail to sbppromo[at]stonebridge.com with "win book" in the subject line. Please also provide your name and areas of interest: Anime/Manga, Business, Culture, Design, Film/TV, Japanese language, Literature/Poetry, Spirituality, or Travel. Yoshiyuki Tomino's legendary journey into the hearts and the minds of futuristic political and warring societies are brought to life once again. The increasingly popular and reliable online anime magazine
Animefringe.com reviewed Tomino's materials and stated that, "... Even for a casual read, the novel remains true to the spirit of the series, while remaining fresh enough to be exciting. Of course for the hardcore fan, Mobile Suit Gundam is a must-have text."