Gengoroh Tagame Books

EISNER AWARD WINNER • The acclaimed global sensation, now in one volume—a “beautifully rendered meditation on the struggle for gay acceptance in today’s Japan" (CNN) Yaichi is a work-at-home suburban dad in contemporary Tokyo; formerly married to Natsuki, and father to their young daughter, Kana. Their lives suddenly change with the arrival at their doorstep of a hulking, affable Canadian named Mike Flanagan, who declares himself to be the widower of Yaichi's estranged gay twin, Ryoji. Mike is on a quest to explore Ryoji's past, and the family reluctantly but dutifully takes him in. What follows is an unprecedented and heartbreaking look at the state of a largely still-closeted Japanese gay culture: how it's been affected by the West, and how the next generation can change the preconceptions about it and prejudices against it. As Mike continues his journey of discovery concerning Ryoji's past, Yaichi gradually comes to understand that being gay is just another way of being human. And that, in many ways, remains a radical concept in Japan even today. In the meantime, the bond between Mike and young Kana grows ever stronger, and yet he is going to have to return to Canada soon—a fact that fills them both with impending heartbreak. But not before more than a few revelations come to light. (Please note: This book is a traditional work of manga, and reads back to front and right to left.)

The concluding volume in the story of Yaichi, his daughter Kana, and how their meeting Mike Flanagan - Yaichi's brother-in-law - changes their lives and their perceptions of acceptance of homosexuality in their contemporary Japanese culture. As Mike continues his journey of discovery concerning Ryoji's past, Yaichi gradually comes to understand that being gay is just another way of being human. And that, in many ways, remains a radical concept in Japan even today. In the meantime, the bond between Mike and young Kana grows ever stronger, and yet he is going to have to return to Canada soon - a fact that fills them both with impending heartbreak. But not before more than a few revelations come to light.

The often violent, visceral, and always provocative style of Japanese manga legend Gengoroh Tagame, one of the originators of Japanese bear culture, comes to life like never before in T„he Passion of Gengoroh Tagame“, a collector’s item reprint of the artist’s first English-language anthology. Known as “The Tom of Finland of Japan,” Tagame is celebrated around the world for his groundbreaking work, complete with masterful imagery and unbridled exploration of bondage, lust, passion, and romance. This revised and expanded edition includes 16 new pages with never-before-seen images and an introduction by celebrated novelist and biographer Edmund White. With its over-the-top explicitness, this intense collection of erotic stories depicting scenes of BDSM between hypermasculine men, „The Passion of Gengoroh Tagame“ is a must-have for Tagame fans.

One of Amazon.com's Top 10 Graphic Novels of the year 'When a cuddly Canadian comes to call, Yaichi - a single Japanese dad - is forced to confront his painful past. With his young daughter Kana leading the way, he gradually rethinks his assumptions about what makes a family. Renowned manga artist Gengoroh Tagame turns his stunning draftsmanship to a story very different from his customary fare, to delightful and heartwarming effect' Alison Bechdel, author of Fun Home '[My Brother's Husband] arrives in the UK garlanded with praise from, among others, Alison Bechdel. It's not hard to see why. Not only is it very touching; it's also, for the non-Japanese reader, unexpectedly fascinating' Rachel Cooke, Observer, Graphic Novel of the Month Yaichi is a work-at-home suburban dad in contemporary Tokyo; formerly married to Natsuki, father to their young daughter, Kana. Their lives suddenly change with the arrival at their doorstep of a hulking, affable Canadian named Mike Flanagan, who declares himself the widower of Yaichi's estranged gay twin, Ryoji. Mike is on a quest to explore Ryoji's past, and the family reluctantly but dutifully takes him in. What follows is an unprecedented and heartbreaking look at the state of a largely still-closeted Japanese gay culture: how it's been affected by the West, and how the next generation can change the preconceptions about it and prejudices against it.

Gengoroh Tagame in English! Gengoroh Tagame is one of the stars of manga. His stories are among the best in this genre and until recently have only been published in Japanese. Bruno Gmnder is pleased to publish two of them in English for audiences around the globe.

"House of Brutes" is a three-volume manga by Gengoroh Tagame, a leading figure in gay manga known for his sado-masochistic themes. Lauded for its storytelling and visuals, this work is among Tagame's most influential. This edition marks its official English publication debut.

Gengoroh Tagame ist einer der berühmtesten Manga-Autoren weltweit. Er wird längst in einem Atemzug mit Tom of Finland genannt. Das Kunstmagazin 032c urteilte: „Tom of Finlands Arbeiten sehen neben seinen Illustrationen wie Disney aus.“ Die männliche Erotik seiner kunstfertigen Zeichnungen hat Fans auf der ganzen Welt. Nach den Bestsellererfolgen Endless Game und Gunji veröffentlicht Bruno Gmünder zum Winter seinen dritten Band auf Englisch in der Gay Manga Reihe: Fisherman`s Lodge, zusammen mit den Kurzgeschichten Confession und End Line.

A classic comics collection from "The Tom of Finland of Japan," now in paperback! The often violent, visceral, and always provocative style of Japanese manga legend Gengoroh Tagame, one of the originators of Japanese bear culture, comes to life like never before in The Passion of Gengoroh Tagame , a new edition of the artist's first English-language collection. Known as "The Tom of Finland of Japan," Tagame is celebrated around the world for his groundbreaking work, noted for its masterfully crafted imagery and unbridled exploration of bondage, lust, passion, and romance. This first English paperback edition includes ten short stories dating from the late 1990s to the early 2010s, with an introduction by celebrated novelist and biographer Edmund White, as well as an essay and new jacket design by acclaimed novelist and graphic designer Chip Kidd. Featuring intense, explicit, over-the-top scenes of BDSM among hypermasculine men, The Passion of Gengoroh Tagame is a must-have for Tagame fans, as well as fans of bear cultures in general. Produced by veteran “Japanist” Anne Ishii and filmmaker Graham Kolbeins, the book also contains sixteen full-page color illustrations. (Please This book is a traditional work of manga, and reads back to front and right to left.) Black-and-white throughout with sixteen full-color illustrations

The Contracts of the Fall is the latest collection of graphic stories from the skilled hands of master manga maker Gengoroh Tagame to be published in English. Featuring four epic tales of dominance, slavery, and humiliation: “The Contracts of the Fall,” “Lover Boy,” “Pochi” and “Der fliegende Holländer” (aka “The Flying Dutchman”).

Gengoroh Tagame gehört zu den ganz Großen in der Manga-Szene. Bisher liegen die meisten seiner Werke ausschließlich auf Japanisch vor. Bruno Gmünder veröffentlicht Gunji erstmals auf Englisch in seiner Gay Manga-Reihe. Mit dabei: Ballad of Oeyama, eine Kurzgeschichte von Tagame.