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Japanese Notebooks: A Journey to the Empire of Signs

$29.99

by Igort

In this masterful new book – part graphic memoir, part cultural meditation – Italian graphic novelist and New York Times-bestselling author Igort recounts and draws his personal experiences in Japan, working in the manga industry amid the activities of everyday life, and finding inspiration everywhere: in nature, history, custom, art, and encounters with creators including animation visionary Hayao Miyazaki.

Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781452158709
SKU: 9781452158709 Categories: , Product ID: 36674

Description

In this masterful new book – part graphic memoir, part cultural meditation – Italian graphic novelist and New York Times-bestselling author Igort recounts and draws his personal experiences in Japan, working in the manga industry amid the activities of everyday life, and finding inspiration everywhere: in nature, history, custom, art, and encounters with creators including animation visionary Hayao Miyazaki. With reflections on subjects from printmaking to Zen Buddhism, imperial history to the samurai code, Japanese film, literature, and manga, this is a richly rewarding book for anyone interested in Japan or comic arts practiced at the highest level.

184 page full color hardcover
Chronicle Books, 2017

Additional information

Weight 32 oz
Dimensions 10 × 7 × 0.5 in