Nonnonba SC (2012 Drawn & Quarterly) comic books
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Issue #1-1ST
Published May 2012 by Drawn & Quarterly.$18.00
1st printing. By Shigeru Mizuki. NonNonBa is the definitive work by acclaimed Gekiga-ka Shigeru Mizuki, a poetic memoir detailing his interest in yokai (spirit monsters). 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 Angouleme Prize for Best Album. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 432 pages, B&W. Cover price $26.95.
