Shigeru Mizuki was a master of Japanese horror manga, particularly renowned for his captivating stories centered around yōkai, or traditional Japanese spirits and monsters. His extensive fieldwork and membership in The Japanese Society of Cultural Anthropology informed his deep understanding of folklore, which he brought to life with a unique artistic vision. Mizuki's narratives explore the intersection of the supernatural and the human condition, making his work a significant contribution to the genre. Beyond his celebrated yōkai tales, he also penned poignant World War II memoirs and biographical works, showcasing a diverse literary talent.
Set in Japan's mythical past, this work showcases the creativity of a renowned manga creator, presenting a unique collection of fantastical creatures and stories. The narrative intertwines rich cultural elements with imaginative artistry, offering readers a captivating glimpse into a world filled with legendary beings and enchanting adventures.
A sweeping yet intimate portrait of World War II s legacy in Japan.
The final, Eisner Award-winning chapter of a legendary cartoonist s history of Japan.
A fascinating period in Japanese history recounted by manga s most distinguished author.
Showa 1939-1944: A History of Japan continues the award-winning author Shigeru Mizuki's autobiographical and historical account of Showa-era Japan. This volume covers the period leading up to World War II and the beginning of the Pacific War; it is a chilling reminder of the harshness of life in Japan during this highly militarised epoch.
The first English translation of Mizuki's best-loved work NonNonBa is the definitive work by acclaimed Gekiga-ka Shigeru Mizuki, a poetic memoir detailing his interest in yokai (spirit monsters). Mizuki's childhood experiences with yokai influenced the course of his life and oeuvre; he is now known as the forefather of yokai manga. His spring 2011 book, Onward Towards Our Noble Deaths, was featured on PRI's The World, where Marco Werman scored a coveted interview with one of the most famous visual artists working in Japan today. Within the pages of NonNonBa, Mizuki explores the legacy left him by his childhood explorations of the spirit world, explorations encouraged by his grandmother, a grumpy old woman named NonNonBa. NonNonBa is a touching work about childhood and growing up, as well as a fascinating portrayal of Japan in a moment of transition. NonNonBa was the first manga to win the Angoulême Prize for Best Album. Much like its namesake, NonNonBa is at once funny and nostalgic, grounded in a sociohistorical context and floating in the world of the supernatural. Translated from the Japanese by Jocelyne Allen.
The very first Drawn and Quarterly Kitaro collection, now back in print with a lush new cover
The book that brought pre-eminent Manga-ka Shigeru Mizuki to the English- speaking world.
Kitaro takes on a giant Cyclops, Blackbeard, a sea captain who s trying to create hell on earth, and more!
A master cartoonist and veteran tells the life story of the man who started the Second World War Seventy years after his death, Adolf Hitler remains a mystery. Historians, military tacticians, and psychologists have tried in vain to unravel his complex motivations for leading Germany into the Holocaust and World War II. With Shigeru Mizuki's Hitler, the manga-ka (Kitaro, NonNonba, Showa: A History of Japan) delves deep into the history books to create an absorbing and eloquent portrait of Hitler's life. Beginning with Hitler's time in Austria as a starving art student and ending with a Germany in ruins, Shigeru Mizuki's Hitler retraces the path Hitler took in life, coolly examining his charismatic appeal and his calculated political maneuvering. The Munich Beer Putsch, Hitler's ascent to chancellor, the sudden death of his half-niece Geli, the Battle of Stalingrad, his relationship with Eva Braun, and his eventual demise: all are given equal attention in this thorough and compelling biography. In Mizuki's signature style, which populates incredibly realistic backgrounds with cartoony people, Japan's most famous living cartoonist has created an overview of Hitler's life that is as fascinating as it is informative.
