Showa 1953-1989: A History of Japan (Showa: A History of Japan)
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (699 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1770462015 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 552 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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The conclusion of Mizuki's historical manga memoir masterpiece and a passionate warning for post-World War II humanity ewomack Manga master Shigeru Mizuki's "Showa" series exemplifies the melding of memoir, history and comics. Its vast scope, comprising four large volumes in English, encompasses the entire reign of the Emperor Hirohito, which spanned from 1926 to 1989, the longest rule of any Japanese monarch. From the Chrysanthemum throne Hirohito oversaw some of the most tumultu. Great ending of the series With this book Shigeru Mizuki ends his Great ending of the series Campos With this book Shigeru Mizuki ends his 4-book series of the Showa period of Japan's History.Like the rest of the series the author intertwines his personal story with the historic events taking place at the time.I really enjoyed these books.A must read if you're a manga fan and are interested in Japan's History.. -book series of the Showa period of Japan's History.Like the rest of the series the author intertwines his personal story with the historic events taking place at the time.I really enjoyed these books.A must read if you're a manga fan and are interested in Japan's History.. Patrick Sherriff said A masterpiece of popular history. This is the last in the four-volume manga history of Japan under Emperor Hirohito expertly translated by Zack Davisson, and as you'd expect, wraps up with some personal conclusions from Mizuki (who died just a few weeks ago at the age of 9A masterpiece of popular history This is the last in the four-volume manga history of Japan under Emperor Hirohito expertly translated by Zack Davisson, and as you'd expect, wraps up with some personal conclusions from Mizuki (who died just a few weeks ago at the age of 93). And those conclusions are that for Japan and Mizuki, millions of brave ordinary people sacrificed their lives "for . ). And those conclusions are that for Japan and Mizuki, millions of brave ordinary people sacrificed their lives "for
He is a member of the Japanese Society of Cultural Anthropology, and has traveled to more than sixty countries around the world to engage in fieldwork on the yokai and spirits of different cultures. His award-winning works include Kitaro,Nonnonba, and Onward Towards Our Noble Deaths. Mizuki's four-part autobiography and historical portrait Showa: A History of Japan won an Eisner Award in 2015. He has bee
The final volume picks up in the wake of Japan's utter defeat in World War II, as a country reduced to rubble struggles to rise again. During this period of recovery and reconciliation, Mizuki's struggles mirror those of the nation. Events like the Tokyo Olympiad and the World's Fair introduce a friendlier Japan to the world, but this period of peace and plenty conceals a populace still struggling to come to terms with the devastation of World War II. The final volume in the Eisner-nominated history of Japan; one of NPR's Best Books of 2014!"""Showa 1953 1989: A History of Japan" concludes Shigeru Mizuki's dazzling
In one segment he'll be an icy judge, in another a cynical gadfly, then a daffy outcast. But he depicts Japan's military leaders with more realism, and his re-creations of actual photos of dead bodies -- both during and after the war -- are utterly somber.” NPR“Drawn & Quarterly's translation of Shigeru Mizuki's historical epic Showa is perhaps the great achievement in American manga publishing this yearMizuki's canny, self-excoriating memoir draws the reader close and into the intimate heart of the 20th century's worst conflict.” AV Clu