Manga: Memoirs, true stories and non-fiction
Z2 comics Sublime: $5 at the Door
Book SynopsisCELEBRATING THE ICONIC LEGACY OF SUBLIME WITH THE OFFICIAL GRAPHIC NOVELThe laid-back Long Beach trio spawned an entire genre—fusing reggae grooves, punk grittiness, ska energy, back-porch folk introspection, and hip-hop swagger. The band goes from playing backyard parties and selling cassettes out of the trunks of their cars to creating an entirely new and revolutionary blend of chart topping music. Xanadu meets Superbad in this heartfelt anthology of SUBLIME legends brought to life by RYAN CADY (Green Lantern, Poppy’s Inferno), AUDREY MOK (Archie), ALEX DIOTTO (Youth), HAYDEN SHERMAN (Angel & Spike), LOGAN FAERBER (‘Namwolf), rising stars BILL MASUKU, ROBERT AHMAD and JULIANNE GRIEPP.
£19.80
Tidalwave Productions Fame: : Bad Bunny: Bad Bunny
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£10.89
Tidalwave Productions Orbit: Dave Grohl
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£16.80
Scribe Us Flic: The True Story of the Journalist Who
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£20.00
Birdcage Bottom Flop Sweat #7
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£9.46
Birdcage Bottom Flop Sweat #8
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£9.50
Fantoons LLC Ninja Sex Party: The Graphic Novel, Part 1:
Book SynopsisWhat happened before Dan and Brian formed the legendary band Ninja Sex Party? This amazing new graphic novel tells the story!
£24.64
Fantoons LLC Billie Holiday: The Graphic Novel: Women in Jazz
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£18.69
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Until I Love Myself, Vol. 1: The Journey of a
Book SynopsisA bravely blunt autobiography about confronting the tangled traumas of gender dysphoria and workplace sexual harassment.Nonbinary manga artist Poppy Pesuyama is excited when forms offer the option to choose “neither” for gender and thrilled about their new job working as an assistant for mangaka X! But then he sexually harasses them, treating them first like a girl and then like something less than human. It only lasts a few months, but in some ways it never ends.Born into a body they hate and still reeling from the abuse they faced seven years ago, Pesuyama begins to rail at their past, their friends, and even their mother as they try to come to terms with who they are and what happened to them.
£9.49
Little, Brown & Company Embrace Your Size: My Own Body Positivity
Book SynopsisA love letter to those who dream of being fashionable but consider their weight as anobstacle, this uplifting comic essay by a plus-sized author chronicles her own journeywith body positivity and learning to love herself as she is.
£11.89
Little, Brown & Company Secretly, I've Been Suffering About Being Sexless
Book SynopsisDeep struggles and concerns about sex are stripped bare in this shocking confession! Married life isn't all lovey-dovey, or ooh-la-la steamy--not when you and your partner have opposing sex drives. When a married woman with a raging libido can't find the satisfaction she needs from her tame, lackluster husband, she's left with no choice but to get her fix elsewhere...
£12.34
Wisconsin Historical Society Press Death's Door: True Tales of Tragedy, Mystery, and
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£13.46
Simon & Schuster Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave
Book SynopsisA Best Book of the Year by NPR and The Washington Post An imaginative and riveting tour de force that tells the “powerful” (The New York Times Book Review) story of women-led slave revolts and chronicles scholar Rebecca Hall’s efforts to uncover the truth about these female warriors who, until now, have been left out of the historical record.Women warriors planned and led revolts on slave ships during the Middle Passage. They fought their enslavers throughout the Americas. And then they were erased from history. Wake tells the “riveting” (Angela Y. Davis) story of Dr. Rebecca Hall, a historian, granddaughter of slaves, and a woman haunted by the legacy of slavery. The accepted history of slave revolts has always told her that enslaved women took a back seat. But Rebecca decides to look deeper, and her journey takes her through old court records, slave ship captain’s logs, crumbling correspondence, and even the forensic evidence from the bones of enslaved women from the “negro burying ground” uncovered in Manhattan. She finds women warriors everywhere. Using a “remarkable blend of passion and fact, action and reflection” (NPR), Rebecca constructs the likely pasts of Adono and Alele, women rebels who fought for freedom during the Middle Passage, as well as the stories of women who led slave revolts in Colonial New York. We also follow Rebecca’s own story as the legacy of slavery shapes her life, both during her time as a successful attorney and later as a historian seeking the past that haunts her. Illustrated beautifully in black and white, Wake will take its place alongside classics of the graphic novel genre, like Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis and Art Spiegelman’s Maus. This story of a personal and national legacy is a powerful reminder that while the past is gone, we still live in its wake.
£17.99
Simon & Schuster Thirsty Mermaids
Book SynopsisThe raucous and literal fishes-out-of-water graphic novel from prolific comic artist and writer Kat Leyh, creator of the acclaimed Snapdragon and coauthor of the Eisner and GLAAD Award–winning series Lumberjanes.Fresh out of shipwreck wine, three tipsy mermaids decide to magically masquerade as humans and sneak onto land to indulge in much more drinking and a whole lot of fun in the heart of a local seaside tourist trap. But the good times abruptly end the next morning as, through the haze of killer hangovers, the trio realizes they never actually learned how to break the spell, and are now stuck on land for the foreseeable future. Which means everything from: enlisting the aid of their I-know-we-just-met-can-we-crash-with-you bartender friend, struggling to make sense of the world around them, and even trying to get a job with no skill set…all while attempting to somehow return to the sea and making the most of their current situation with tenacity and camaraderie (especially if someone else is buying).Trade Review“Smart, heartfelt, and hilarious….Each page vibrates with glowing colors, lending energy to Leyh’s already raucous (and bodily diverse) character designs; even the lettering feels full of life. This modern myth-bending escapade from a rising comics star serves up humor and light.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Delightfully told….Leyh’s art is the perfect complement to the raucous nature of [the] protagonists, with bold, vibrant colors and designs leaping off the page….Recommended for grown fans of My Little Pony, buddy comedies, and sea witches.” —Booklist (starred review)“Rollicking….wonderfully diverse….Leyh neatly marries the book’s themes of friendship, acceptance, and diversity of experience with fantastical elements…and boisterous humor….The book breezes along, grounded by the characters’ kindness and affection for one another. A bright, bold shot of fun with a chaser of feels.” —Kirkus Reviews“[Thirsty Mermaids] isn’t just high-concept fun....It’s a very down-to-earth kind of magic and a visual parallel to the inclusive world [Leyh] writes....a joyful universe.” —The Comics Journal“Hilarious....Thirsty Mermaids is full of profanity, bawdy jokes, and commentary on capitalism, but it's also a very queer story about the power of acceptance and finding family...A diverse LGBTQ+ cast, a distinctive art style and a bighearted message make this book a standout.” —Shelf Awareness“Leyh expertly crafts a story with LGTBQ+ characters that deals with various issues around family, acceptance, mental health, and feeling comfortable in your own skin. There’s plenty of belching and profanity and a whole lot of heart in this story…highly entertaining...Graphic novel enthusiasts who love adventurous stories with diverse and boisterous characters will get a kick out of this book.” —Portland Book Review
£999.99
Scribner Book Company The Times I Knew I Was Gay
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£21.00
Scribner Book Company The Times I Knew I Was Gay
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£18.04
Random House USA Inc The Comic Book Guide to Growing Food:
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£16.14
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale It Won't Always Be Like This: A Graphic Memoir
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£15.29
Ten Speed Graphic On Tyranny Graphic Edition: Twenty Lessons from
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£18.00
Random House USA Inc Sí, Se Puede: The Latino Heroes Who Changed the
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£15.29
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale I Am Stan: A Graphic Biography of the Legendary
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£21.60
£15.30
Ten Speed Graphic Diaries of War: Two Visual Accounts from Ukraine
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£18.75
Random House Graphic Let's Talk About It: The Teen's Guide to Sex,
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£25.64
At Bay Press Coming to Canada
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£16.14
At Bay Press Tales From Phantom City
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£18.99
Upstart Press Ltd Mozart - The Man Behind the Music
Book SynopsisChild prodigy, genius, freak, a man who lived frivolously and died a pauper… The myths surrounding Mozart, composer of some of the world’s most sublime music, have long overtaken the known facts of his life. Now, in this charming and very personal tribute, artist Donovan Bixley offers a portrait of the composer that will forever change the way he is viewed. In nearly 100 original drawings and paintings, accompanied by text based on the many letters that he wrote during his life, beginning with the delightful, if misspelt, letters he wrote as a thirteen-year-old boy travelling in Italy with his father. Like his successful “Much Ado About Shakespeare”, Bixley brings Mozart to life with humour but also reflects the turmoil of the times in which he lived. This is a newly rendered version of the book successfully published in 2006.
£14.72
Black Panel Press Inc Camp Pock-a-Wocknee and the Dynomite Summer of
Book SynopsisNAMED ONE OF KIRKUS' BEST BOOKS OF 2023! Camp Pock-a-Wocknee & the DYN-O-MITE Summer of ‘77 is a coming-of-age graphic novel celebrating the traditions, friendships, and idiocy that make up summers at Jewish sleepaway camp. Combining the nostalgic mood of The Wonder Years, the raucousness of Superbad, and the adolescent angst of Pen15, this 300-page graphic novel juxtaposes classic, black and white, comic strip art with stories that capture the tension created when the innocence of childhood crashes into the messiness of adolescence. Trade Review"I’m not certain how it’s possible to pick up so strongly on someone else’s personal nostalgia but “Glick” embeds it so deeply in this book, that by its end, I wanted to be not just at a summer camp, but there, with him and his friends, at Camp Pock-a-Wocknee, in the summer of 1977. Dyn-O-Mite, indeed!" - Force of Geek"A fun, funny read" - Graphic Policy"laugh-out-loud wacky" - San Diego Jewish World
£20.24
Knight Errant Press Tamlin
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£9.50
Books on Demand USHERS. De l'enfance à l'adulte, quelles
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£25.17
POW POW Press Little Russia
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£14.24
POW POW Press Naked: The Confessions of a Normal Woman
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£14.24
Campus Verlag Drawing on the Past – Graphic Narrative
Book SynopsisLong disregarded as trivial entertainment, comics have gained increased scholarly and mainstream attention over the past three decades. More and more frequently, they are the medium of choice for artists who choose to criticize mainstream political narratives. Drawing on the Past looks closely at four twenty-first-century graphic narratives—Emmanuel Guibert’s The Photographer, Ho Che Anderson’s King: A Comics Biography, Art Spiegelman’s In The Shadow of No Towers, and Joe Sacco’s Footnotes in Gaza—to explore the medium’s potential as political documentary. Birte Wege examines how these four works draw parallels between past and present crises; how they use photography in their pages, either through direct depiction or indirect reference; and how the artists complicate notions of authenticity, objectivity, and reality in their own work. Drawing on the Past brings a distinctly literary perspective to larger debates about the role of visual images in our culture, particularly the myriad guises comics and graphic novels can assume in portraying past and present political conflict.
£45.60
Brill Fink Friedrich Nietzsche
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£18.90
Brill Fink Judith Butler
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£18.90
Hatje Cantz Die 5 Leben der Hilma af Klint (German edition)
Book SynopsisA moving biography – told in vivid pictures. In five chapters, Philipp Deines traces stages in the life of the now world-famous Swedish painter Hilma af Klint. The personal and artistic development of this pioneer of abstraction is illuminated here. In this book, readers discover how the artist worked, lived, and loved, and what influenced her: from the great scientific upheavals to family history, anthroposophy, and spiritualist séances. In the depiction of her spiritual experiences, Deines’ visual language is influenced by Klint’s fantastic pictorial worlds. Julia Voss, author of the first comprehensive biography of the artist in 2020, was closely involved in the creation of this graphic novel. Biography, art history, and contemporary narrative style merge and complement each other in these magnificent visual worlds.
£23.80
Prestel Frida Kahlo: The Story of Her Life
Book SynopsisThe perfect subject for a graphic novel, Frida Kahlo's brief life was dramatic and romantic, tragic and painful. In this illustrated "biography", Vanna Vinci captures the spirit of Kahlo's world in boldly colored, minutely detailed illustrations. Blending facts and history with dreamlike and surreal sequences, Vinci creates an intimate portrayal of an artist who incorporated her life experiences into her art. Burning love and crushing loss, incredible joy and deep despair-these were all part of Kahlo's life and part of the paintings that are some of the most celebrated art of all time. Filled with images that populated Kahlo's work-monkeys and parrots, traditional clothing and lush gardens-Vinci imbues her text and drawings with an artist's perception and sensitivity. The result is an evocative, fittingly passionate tribute to a legendary figure.Trade Review"Prestel has just released Frida: The Story of Her Life, a graphic novel by Vanna Vinci that makes the perfect addition to the visual history of one of the most famous artists in the world. Here Vinci brings to life the beautiful and horrific moments of Kahlo’s life in a series of iconic scenes that integrate her country, her culture, and her passion into a great, tempestuous personality. The result is a portrait of the artist that complements the self-portraits that the world adores, giving us another look at the soul of a woman who continues to inspire and provoke." -Crave"This is an extraordinary way of presenting the story of the life of Frida Kahlo" -Her Campus
£17.99
Prestel Edward Hopper: The Story of His Life
Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking graphic novel delves into the life of the acclaimed artist Edward Hooper, whose iconic works depict quintessentially American scenes and experiences. While many of Hopper's most acclaimed works have been embraced by American culture, the artist himself rejected much of the lyricism and romance that his audience imposed on his paintings. This unique overview of Hopper's life and career offers a fascinating and unflinching portrait of an artist trying to establish himself and define his own style. Using Hopper's own words as a jumping off point, the book traces his roots as an art student and commercial illustrator; his life-changing time in Europe; his rocky relationship with his wife Jo, and his incredible success later in life. It also shows how, as he became increasingly famous, he grew more taciturn and resolute in his disparagement of American society and the labels thrust on him. Using clean lines and a palette that mimics Hopper's own, the book's illustrations reflect the style and substance of the artist's life--and help create a refreshing reconsideration of a creative genius who never wavered from his vision.
£999.99
Prestel Francis Bacon Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisTold for the first time in graphic novel form, the story of Francis Bacon’s life is as complex, colorful, and highly charged as his paintings. Drawn in shades of mauve, red, yellow, and blue that distinguished his palette, these illustrations weave together a troubling but compassionate narrative, one that draws on the tragic events of Bacon’s childhood and youth, as well as reflecting the profoundly passionate yearnings of the artist he became. Separated into thematic and chronological sections the novel highlights the prevailing influences of Bacon’s life and times: his early autodidacticism and estrangement from his family; his struggles to make his way as a surrealist painter and his destruction of his early work. It traces his gradual success in postwar Europe, his powerful and often violent romantic relationships, his foray into portraiture, and his never-ending search for subject matter and meaning in his work. Alternating between full-page illustrations and smaller, captioned works, Portolano imagines not only the known details of Bacon’s biography, but also his inner life—the dreams, fears, and obsessions that were equally formidable underpinnings of his oeuvre. Woven together with historical facts and figures, this graphic novel reconstructs a life as only a cartoonist could—image led, thoughtfully composed, and deeply evocative of its subject matter.
£17.09
Prestel Niki de Saint Phalle: The Story of Her Life
Book SynopsisFew artists’ lives are as inspiring as that of Niki de Saint Phalle. While she started her career as a fashion model, a subsequent breakdown led to her taking up painting as therapy. Entirely self-taught, Niki spent the rest of her years devoted to art that was based in emotional truth and a feminist point of view. This graphic novel follows Niki’s extraordinary career, from her early “shooting pictures,” in which she fired bullets at bags of paint, to the creation of the exuberantly formed life-sized dolls she called “Nanas,” which established her as an international success. The book also looks at her close collaborations with her husband and fellow artist Jean Tinquely; her painting, drawing, assemblage, performance art, and large-scale installations; and her work in film, theater, and architecture. The texts explore how Niki tackled social and political issues and institutions— and shows why her work remains as eloquent and powerful today as when it was first created. Looking beyond her brightly colored sculptures, this book tells the story of a woman who fought for a fairer world; a headstrong outsider, who made a name for herself in the male-dominated art world of the day; and an autodidact, who became one of the greatest artists of her time.
£17.09
Helvetiq Derborence: When the Mountain Fell
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£18.89
Pie International Co., Ltd. Artists in the Americas: Talents of Tomorrow in
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£23.99
PIE Books An Extraordinary Ordinary Day: The Art of 526
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£19.54
Tuttle Publishing Japanese Cooking with Manga: The Gourmand Gohan
Book SynopsisCooking should be fun, and this highly entertaining Japanese cookbook for beginners is packed full of humor and whimsical illustrations. Japanese Cooking with Manga started out as Gourmand Gohan, a hand-drawn and hand-bound edition that the three co-authors circulated among their friends in Barcelona. Each author has their own take on Japanese food preparation but they are all equally passionate about food and how it brings people together. Simple, step-by-step Japanese food recipes are accompanied by hand-drawn illustrations and commentary on each page, making this manga cookbook read more like a graphic novel than your average collection of recipes. Information about Japanese culture and traditional Japanese cuisine are presented in a charming and accessible way, making learning a new style of cooking as educational as it is entertaining. The colourful manga art and comic-style stories within this illustrated cookbook will appeal to the serious foodie and experimental chef alike. Easy homestyle recipes with a Japanese twist include: Okonomiyaki Japanese Pizza Codfish Tempura Shogayaki Stir-fried Pork with Ginger Ham and Cheese Potstickers And 55 more. These three home cooks took on the world of Japanese food culture and now, with the stories and recipes in this adventurous Japanese cookbook, so can you and your friends.Trade Review"This Japanese cookbook is heavily illustrated in a Manga style and began as a hand-drawn, hand-bound edition circulated among the three coauthors' friends." --Publishers Weekly"The manga frame surrounds each recipe with a conversation and reminds readers that cooking and sharing healthy, home-cooked food is a fun and social activity. Substitute ingredients are suggested for those without access to specialty grocery items, and the inclusion of dishes with an Italian flavor profile make this a warm and approachable introduction to Japanese cooking and the culture that surrounds it." --Booklist"An entertaining introduction to the world of Japanese food, and an approachable book for those interested in learning more about Japanese food culture." --JQ Magazine
£11.69
Tuttle Publishing Tokyo Travel Sketchbook: Kawaii Culture, Wabi
Book SynopsisTokyo Travel Sketchbook traces the journey of illustrator and graphic designer Amaia Arrazola on a four-week trip through the beating heart of Tokyo.When Arrazola accepts a month long artist's residency in the Japanese capital, she has little idea of what to expect but gamely packs her paints and pencils and seizes the opportunity to create an illustrated diary of her time there, filling the pages of her sketchbooks with curious images of life in the world's largest city.This book provides readers with a unique vision of Japan's capital, as seen through the eyes of an artist. Arrazola immerses herself in the cult of Hello Kitty and the pop-eyed charms of "Kawaii" cute culture, while conveying the collision of traditional and modern Japanese culture in the female Samurais she meets and draws.The city's cultural curiosities come alive in a metropolis that is ever on the go, as she browses sex shops, drinks pink coffee, eats spaghetti sandwiches and photographs subway sleepers. Throughout her explorations, Arrazola uses the concept of wabi sabi as a guiding principle—coming to see her own life and artworks as examples of "flawed beauty" and imperfectly perfect Zen design.The result is a fresh, often funny, one-of-a-kind look at a city that works hard and plays hard—in many surprising ways. At the heart of Tokyo Travel Sketchbook are two contradictory Japans—the glittering neon world of a high-tech ultramodern society existing side-by-side with a nation where ancient tradition holds sway and where the unadorned, the simple and the silent are prized and celebrated as much as the new, the fashionable and the trendy. These competing realities make for a memorable visual journey and a stunning souvenir of a stranger's brief stay in a strange land.From smoking laws to high-tech toilets, Arrazola finds beauty in the weirdness and imperfection of this modern metropolis.*Recommended for readers ages 14 & up*Trade Review"…this will appeal to armchair travelers no matter where they're from." -- Booklist"…Whether browsing sex shops, encountering pink coffee for the first time, or describing the scene at a five-seat izakaya, Arrazola is an amiable tour guide." -- Publishers Weekly"…Readers interested in Japanese culture, especially kawaii, will delight in Arrazola's fresh look at everyday life in Tokyo. Young adults, fans of graphic novels, and armchair travelers of all types and ages will enjoy this colorful and amusing cultural worldview." -- Library Journal
£16.99
Tuttle Publishing Tokyo Love Story: A Manga Memoir of One Woman's
Book SynopsisA funny and intimate travelogue of one woman's unexpected adventures in Japan.French illustrator Julie Blanchin-Fujita arrived in Tokyo for what she thought would be a one-year stint, and ended up never leaving. In this graphic novel-style memoir she shares her love of Japan, while depicting personal experiences and stories from her life in Tokyo—from the exotic (sumo wrestlers, ramen, hot springs, tatami mats, bentos, Japanese trains, Mount Fuji, earthquakes) to the everyday (hanging out with friends, moving houses, falling in love).Her voyage of discovery in the world's most exciting city will appeal to a broad range of readers—from those contemplating a trip to Tokyo and Japanophiles to fans of graphic novels and anyone who enjoys a good manga love story. Packed with keen cultural observations, this enchanting story is told in both English and Japanese—also making it a great language learning resource.Trade Review"Fujita's wry illustrated diary renders life in Tokyo in featherlight lines and cheery watercolors…This loosely drawn sketchbook account provides a friendly introduction to Japanese language, culture, and daily life." --Publishers Weekly"Originally written in French, this travel memoir has not lost any of its charm in its translation to English…Fujita oscillates between describing personal experiences and explaining the initially foreign Japanese customs. Both sections flow so well together, readers may not even notice her break from story to explanation…[Fujita] carries the story with her written wit and relatable humor." --Geeks Under Grace"If you've ever wanted to visit Japan, this is a great way to armchair travel there and dream about the day you can go there and see it for yourself." --Books on the Square
£13.49
Tuttle Publishing My Travels in Japan: A Comic Book Artist's
Book SynopsisA charming guide to Japan in comic-book form!For comic-book artist Audry Nicklin, her visit to Japan was the trip of a lifetime. However, she only had ten days to see everything she had dreamed of! Armed with her watercolors and accompanied by her husband, Connor, she explored Hiroshima and its Peace Memorial Park; the famous red-gated shrine at Miyajima; Himeji Castle; neon-lit Osaka; the ancient temples of Mount Koya, Nara, and Kyoto; and the crowded streets and leafy parks of Tokyo.The highlights of Audry's grand tour of Japan include: Encounters with wild deer while visiting the famous Miyajima red gate A visit to Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Museum Spotting geishas on the backstreets of Kyoto A visit to the Tokyo graveyard where the famed 47 Ronin are buried Tasting authentic dishes like sushi, okonomiyaki, ramen and Japanese BBQ. Tips on getting around Japan by bullet train, local train, ferry, and bus! With cute illustrations and entertaining commentary from the artist, this book will appeal to manga fans and anyone who loves Japan. Practical tips are included for those interested in painting on location.Trade Review"Audry's words and beautiful drawings made me feel as though I was discovering Japan again for the first time. A very refreshing read--I loved it!" --Hector Garcia, author of A Geek in Japan"Whether visiting Japan or just an armchair traveler, this cute illustrated travel diary is sure to charm you. Aspiring artists will love the practical tips on how to create your own travel journal sketches." --Julie Blanchin Fujita, author of Tokyo Love Story."My Travels in Japan is a cure for wanderlust as well as food for the spirit. The experience of this book is at once personal and universal as creator, Audry Nicklin, invites us on a journey to explore a beautiful country's rich culture and history. She even offers tips and tricks to start your own travel journal, which can be used whether you are traveling abroad or exploring your own neighborhood. Nicklin has a special eye for nature which is imbued in her vibrant, detailed watercolor strokes. Through a mix of stunning paintings and kawaii cartoons, she provides a thoroughly engaging account of her travels filled with relatable moments in addition to exploring the fascinating cultural heritage of Japan. With so many of us stuck at home right now, unable to travel, Nicklin's My Travels in Japan is just the ticket!"—Jacqueline Danziger-Russell, author of Girls and Their Comics: Finding a Female Voice in Comic Book Narrative
£12.59
Tuttle Publishing Tokyo Rose - Zero Hour (A Graphic Novel): A
Book Synopsis**2022 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year: Silver Award Winner in Graphic Novels & Comics Category** **Recommended by The New York Public Library as one of its 50 best comics for adults****A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection**Traitor or hero? Discover the truth behind the legendary Tokyo Rose.Tokyo Rose: Zero Hour tells the true story of Iva Toguri, a Japanese American woman who was visiting her relatives in Tokyo shortly before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Trapped in Japan, Iva refused to renounce her American citizenship. But she was forced to take a job with Radio Tokyo to host "Zero Hour," a propaganda broadcast aimed at demoralizing American troops—in the role of the infamous Tokyo Rose, "The Siren of the Pacific." The dramatic events recounted in this story include: Iva's arrest by the Americans, who eventually found that her actions were blameless Her emotional return to the United States and the racially-motivated public outcry that led to her re-arrest and prosecution for treason The dishonest actions of prosecutors who coerced witnesses into providing false evidence against her The six years she spent in prison, and her eventual pardon by President Ford in 1977 Written by Andre Frattino and illustrated by Kate Kasenow, Tokyo Rose: Zero Hour has an introduction explaining the "Tokyo Rose" phenomenon and the devastating effects of World War II on Asian-American communities that continue to reverberate. In a world rife with misinformation and racial prejudice, the story of Tokyo Rose has never been more relevant.Trade Review"A fascinating biography, Iva Toguri's story is equal parts gripping and thought-provoking. The creative team expertly explores the real woman behind the mythical Tokyo Rose." -- Steven Scott, co-author of New York Times Bestselling They Called Us Enemy"An unflinching, eye-opening account on one of the 20th century's most misunderstood figures." -- David Lewis, editorial board member for the International Journal of Comic Art"This graphic novel brings her little-known story to vivid life, highlighting some of the uncertainty, fear, moral dilemmas, and persecution Asian Americans felt during World War II. It's a nice complement to George Takei's graphic novel They Called Us Enemy." --Booklist
£13.49
