Japanese Notebooks A Journey to the Empire of Signs (Japanese Art Journal, Japanese Gifts, Watercolor Journal)
Japanese Notebooks A Journey to the Empire of Signs by Igort is a unique exploration of Japan through the eyes of an acclaimed international comics creator. Published by Chronicle Books on May 2, 2017, this 184-page book is presented in English and combines elements of graphic memoir and cultural meditation. Igort shares his personal experiences from over 20 visits to Japan, where he engaged with the manga industry and drew inspiration from various aspects of Japanese life, including nature, history, and art.
Readers will find a blend of beautifully illustrated reflections that delve into topics such as Zen Buddhism, imperial history, and the samurai code, alongside encounters with notable figures like animation visionary Hayao Miyazaki. This edition offers insights into the rich tapestry of Japanese culture and the comic arts, making it a valuable resource for those interested in travel, biography, and the intersection of art and life in Japan.
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Japan is a place of special fascination for the acclaimed international comics creator Igort, who has visited and lived there more than 20 times, and worked in the country’s manga industry for more than a decade. In this masterful new book—part graphic memoir, part cultural meditation—Igort vividly recounts his personal experiences in Japan, creating comics amid the activities of everyday life, and finding inspiration everywhere: in nature, history, custom, art, and encounters with creators including animation visionary Hayao Miyazaki. With beautifully illustrated reflections on subjects from printmaking to Zen Buddhism, imperial history to the samurai code, Japanese film, literature, and manga, this is a richly rewarding book for anyone interested in Japan or comic arts practiced at the highest level.
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