10. “ The comics erode the most fundamental habits of humane, civilised living… and they erode them in the most vulnerable element of our society, our children… “ If we ban the comics we are reducing the chances of war and preventing the further perversion of the world’s children.” Bill Pearson letter to Landfall (March, 1955)
22. “ There will be no attempt to give them serious consideration on aesthetic grounds, because they are simply not worth it.” Margaret Dalziel ‘ The Comics in New Zealand,’ Landfall (March, 1955)
49. Manga: Kodomo – aimed at children Shōjo – aimed at girls Shōnen – aimed at boys Josei – aimed at young women (18-30) Seinen – aimed at young men (18-30) Yaoi – ‘boy love’ comics Yuri – ‘girl love’ comics Hentai – erotic comics Dōjinshi – fan comics