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Author: Sean Michael Wilson ,
Akiko Shimojima ,
Brian Small
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
Imprint: Stone Bridge Press
ISBN: 9781611720563
ISBN 10: 1611720567
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 29 July 2021
Recommended Age: From 13 to 17 years
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
The complicated history of environmental injustice depicted makes this worthy reading. -Publishers Weekly
REVIEWS OF AUTHOR'S PREVIOUS WORKS The Satsuma Rebellion: Illustrated Japanese History - The Last Stand of the Samurai 9781623171674 Sean Michael Wilson has authored a unique line of manga-style books on Japanese themes. This latest edition, The Satsuma Rebellion, with artist Akiko Shimojima, portrays the real last stand of the samurai and the central figure--Saigo Takamori, the subject of NHK television's year-long historical drama in 2018--with style and accuracy.--Davide Calzetti, Japanese historical researcher Bushido (Graphic Novel): The Soul of the Samurai 9781611802108 Absolutely the best explanation of bushido in the English language.: --Nicklaus Suino, author of The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship Tao Te Ching: A Graphic Novel Paperback 9781611803280 Engaging, well researched, and very relatable. ... Altogether, the creative team has made this essential text even more compelling not only for those interested in theology but also philosophy.--Graphic Policy
REVIEWS OF AUTHOR'S PREVIOUS WORKS The Satsuma Rebellion: Illustrated Japanese History - The Last Stand of the Samurai 9781623171674 Sean Michael Wilson has authored a unique line of manga-style books on Japanese themes. This latest edition, The Satsuma Rebellion, with artist Akiko Shimojima, portrays the real last stand of the samurai and the central figure--Saigo Takamori, the subject of NHK television's year-long historical drama in 2018--with style and accuracy. --Davide Calzetti, Japanese historical researcher Bushido (Graphic Novel): The Soul of the Samurai 9781611802108 Absolutely the best explanation of bushido in the English language.: --Nicklaus Suino, author of The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship Tao Te Ching: A Graphic Novel Paperback 9781611803280 Engaging, well researched, and very relatable. ... Altogether, the creative team has made this essential text even more compelling not only for those interested in theology but also philosophy. --Graphic Policy
Author Information
Sean Michael Wilson is a comic book writer from Scotland. He has had more than 30 books published with a variety of US, UK and Japanese publishers. Working with various Japanese artists he has written a unique line of Japanese history/martial arts books, including The Book of Five Rings, Yakuza Moon and Black Ships. In 2016 his book The Faceless Ghost was nominated for the prestigious Eisner Book Awards and received a medal in the 2016 'Independent Publisher Book Awards'. In 2017, his book Secrets of the Ninja won an International Manga Award from the Japanese government - he is the first British person to receive this award. Akiko Shimojima is a comic artist from Japan. Her career began when she was in a university in NY. Her comics have been published by several companies in Japan and other countries. She has been working with Sean Michael Wilson, on various projects, including The 47 Ronin, Bushido, and the Satsuma Rebellion. Her book Cold Mountain was the winner of the China Comic and Animation Competition 2015 'Best Overseas Comic' award. She also teaches how to draw digital comics at a college in Tokyo. Brian Small is an environmental activist and teacher at Minami Kyushu University.
