Translated from the Japanese.
"First published in Japan in 2008 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo"--Vol. 1, title page verso.
"This book reads from right to left"--P. [4] of cover.
v. 1. Dreams and reality
v. 2. Chocolate and Akamaru
v. 3. Debut and impatience
v. 4. Phone call and the night before
v. 5. Yearbook and photobook
v. 6. Recklessness and guts
v. 7 Gag and serious
v. 8. Panty shot and savior
v. 9. Talent and pride
v. 10. Visualization and imagination
v. 11. Title and character design
v. 12. Artist and manga artist
v. 13. Fans and love at first sight
v. 14. Mind games and catchphrases
v. 15. Support and feeling
v. 16. Rookie and veteran
v. 17. One-shot and stand alone
v. 18. Leeway and hell.
Bakuman by Tsugumi Ōba. ISBN 9781421542959. Published by Viz Media in 2010. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.