Books like Showa 1926–1939 by Shigeru Mizuki
Shigeru Mizuki’s first volume offers a detailed, researched look at Japan during 1926–1939, a period marked by the Great Depression’s high unemployment, economic hardship, and the nation’s march toward World War II. Mizuki’s photo‑realist style vividly renders bustling city streets and abandoned graveyards alike, bringing the era’s social life and customs to life. The work is presented as a comic book, making complex historical contexts accessible and engaging.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Shigeru Mizuki
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