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Allen Say’s graphic memoir follows his artistic journey during World War II, when he apprenticed under Noro Shinpei, Japan’s leading cartoonist. Shunned by a father who failed to grasp his artistic ambitions, Say found a mentor and a ‘spiritual father’ in Shinpei. The book combines personal reflections, watercolor illustrations, original cartoons, photographs, and maps to explore his evolving identity, the influence of wartime experiences, and the mentor‑student relationship that helped shape his career.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Memoir
Authors: Allen Say
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