Nominated for the Glenfiddich Food Book of the Year Award—now with hundreds of full color photographs! "A must for anyone interested in the cuisine of Japan." —Saveur Magazine "Newly typeset and featuring a fascinating and informative new foreword by Japanese cookbook author Debra Samuel, The Illustrated Dictionary of Japanese Food will continue to help both food lovers and visitors to Japan discover the wonders of one of the world's great cuisines." —BooksAboutFood.com The I...
Thinking of getting a Japanese-style tattoo? Want to avoid a permanent mistake? "Japanese Tattoos" is an insider's look at the world of Japanese "irezumi" (tattoos). "Japanese Tattoos" explains the imagery featured in Japanese tattoos so that readers can avoid getting ink they don't understand or, worse, that they'll regret. This photo-heavy book will also trace the history of Japanese tattooing, putting the iconography and "kanji" symbols in their proper context so readers w...
Haruki Murakami's best-loved stories finally in graphic novel form! Haruki Murakami's novels, essays and short stories have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into scores of languages. Now for the first time, in this three-volume series, Murakami's best-loved stories are available in manga form in English. With their trademark mix of realism and fantasy, centering around Murakami's signature themes of loss, remorse and confusion. The three stories in this...
Have you ever seen a yokai? In Japanese, the word yokai refers to magical apparitions and mysterious events. These mythical creatures give a name and a form to the strange and uncanny things happening all around us. This colourful guide in picture book format is a funny, fast and slightly scary introduction to the stars of the Japanese yokai world. The classic tales and descriptions by Fleur Daugey combine with Sande Thommen's delightful illustrations to introduce over 30 wil...
Haruki Murakami's stories in graphic novel form for the first time! Haruki Murakami's novels, essays and short stories have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into dozens of languages. Now for the first time, many of Murakami's best-loved short stories are available in graphic novel form in English. With their trademark mix of realism and fantasy, centering around Murakami's characteristic themes of loss, remorse and confusion, the four stories in this vol...
Enchanting…intriguing […] A wonderfully surreal quality and a hip, witty tone.’ —The Wall Street Journal. Haruki Murakami's novels, essays and stories have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into fifty languages. Now for the first time, his best-loved stories are available in manga form, in three independent volumes. These adaptations have been hailed by Publishers Weekly as ‘a must-read for Murakami buffs and a quirky invitation into the writer's perspecti...
An indispensable reference guide for manga artists presenting hundreds of different body positions, actions, movements and hand gestures! This complete guide shows you how to draw your characters with the right proportions and perspectives when performing all sorts of actions. With useful tips on depicting dynamic motions and movements more accurately you can make your drawings look more realistic! Are your characters opening an umbrella? Fussing with their phones? Or talking...
From Hello Kitty to Maneki Neko--Japan is the epicentre of global cat culture! Whether lurking in corners or taking center stage, cats are a ubiquitous presence in Japanese art. Depending on the situation, they may invite good fortune, prompt the viewer to meditate on a tale or provide evidence of an unseen world of magic and supernatural happenings. In 200 charming woodblock prints, paintings, screens and figurines spanning three centuries, Japanese art expert Rhiannon Pag...
Anatomy and art combine in this incredibly detailed manga drawing guide that offers an in-depth look at the human body. Manga artists of every level will benefit from this essential anatomical overview. Step-by-step instructions bring manga characters to life and provide a clearly defined and easy-to-follow art course on the human body. With more than 1,500 highly-detailed drawings and useful tips from a manga artist actually working in the business, this book is a self-conta...
The first book to present the amazing swords and armor belonging to the most famous Samurai in Japanese history! In Japanese Swords and Armor, Samurai sword expert Paul Martin presents scores of magnificent blades, fittings and armor from the 12th to the 20th centuries which belonged to thirty of the most famous warriors and leaders in Japanese history including: A wooden sword commissioned and owned by Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's greatest swordsman; an exact replica of the s...
A powerful novel of self-discovery from the author of No Longer Human—now available in English! Young Susumu is at a turning point. Should he continue his education or chase his dream of becoming Japan's most famous actor? And how can he succeed with his father dead, his mother bedridden and an older brother who is a dropout? Based on the diary of a real-life actor, Susumu's dilemma becomes a uniquely powerful tale of teenage angst and survival.This novel, translated into Eng...
Everything you need to learn Japanese quickly! Learning Japanese is a complete language learning package designed for people who want to learn to communicate in Japanese quickly and easily—whether on your own or with a teacher. The book introduces all the basics of the language including pronunciation, vocabulary and sentence patterns—so you can engage in simple conversations right from the start! Useful explanations of the Japanese script, greetings and requests, verb conjug...
"Nancy has dedicated her life to finding and revealing the local flavors and ingredients that have been cornerstones of Japanese cooking for centuries." —Alice Waters In this striking, highly personal volume, acclaimed cookbook author Nancy Singleton Hachisu introduces readers to the regional chefs and artisans at the heart of Japan's unique food culture. Bringing to bear more than three decades of life in the Japanese countryside and over a decade as a food writer and champi...
The full set of 46 glorious prints of Mt Fuji by Japan's most famous artist! This beautiful Japanese-bound volume presents the complete set of prints Thirty-six Views of Fuji, one of the most famous series created by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), including ten prints he added to the series at a later date. Mt Fuji is magnificently represented by the master thanks to his highly personal conception that combines the sacred dimensions of the mountain with earthly views repres...
This book shows you how to accurately render human faces and emotions to create complex characters and add compelling immediacy to your work. The ability to draw realistic and powerful facial expressions is essential for every manga artist. All artists will tell you that human faces are the most important and challenging element of any drawing. How to Create Manga: Drawing Facial Expressions is an essential resource for artists who want to bring their skills to the next level...
A gorgeously illustrated collection of 19 classic Korean tales of the supernatural! From spine-chilling tales of shape-shifting beasts and vengeful demons to romantic stories of enchanted love, the 19 stories in this collection showcase Korea's rich folklore traditions. Included in this anthology are: • The Hen and the Centipede: A poor man marries his wealthy employer, only to discover that she is an otherworldly centipede locked in an ancient battle with a ferocious white r...
Discover the power of miso—Japan's all-purpose fermented ingredient that is packed with flavor and probiotic goodness! Miso is produced by fermenting soybeans with salt and koji yeast. Not only is it packed with nutrition and gut-friendly probiotics—supporting immunity, digestion, anti-aging and recovery from fatigue—it enhances the flavor of any dish you add it to. Use it in miso soups, Japanese and Western-style meals, even snacks and desserts. It boosts umami, tenderizes m...
"A thoughtful, evidence-informed guide for anyone who wants to proactively navigate the healthcare maze and achieve better health and wellness." —Leana S. Wen, MD, MSc, Former Baltimore Health Commissioner and author of Lifelines: A Doctor's Journey in the Fight for Public Health Stop fighting your body and start fighting for it. Apply Sun Tzu's timeless strategic principles to build lasting health and resilience. In this innovative guide, public health expert Y. Tony Yang dr...
Fold adorably KAWAII paper models of all your favorite animals! Tatsukuri Origami is a one-man folding sensation on YouTube, with more than 140,000 subscribers and over 40 million views. This book presents over 40 of his most popular animal models with incredibly clear and simple photographic instructions. He even provides a free online video tutorial for each model for foolproof results! These models can be created by folders of all ages. Tatsukuri also provides lots of tips...
Fold and fly the record-setting paper airplanes created by Japan's leading designer! This book features the longest-flying paper airplane in the world—the Zero Fighter created by Takuo Toda, who is a living legend in Japan. It also includes 19 other high-performance paper planes that are easy to fold and stay aloft for an incredibly long time! Everything you need to fold record-setting airplanes is included in the book, from step-by-step visual folding instructions to creativ...
The complete Vietnamese language guide designed to get you speaking, reading and writing quickly! This comprehensive and engaging language guide gives beginning learners everything they need to speak, read and write Vietnamese with minimum fear or fuss. Learners will appreciate the extensive introduction to the alphabet, sounds and tones of the language, the lively dialogues and grammar notes, helpful etiquette tips and insights on life in Vietnam today. This book has several...
Everything you need to know about Japanese tempura is in this book! Chef Takashi Nakagawa has devoted his life to the art of making perfect tempura. He served a 17-year apprenticeship at the renowned Tempura Mikawa restaurant in Tokyo and for the past 20 years has been at the helm of his own restaurant, Tempura Nakagawa. With the help of over 400 gorgeous color photos and informative charts and diagrams, Nakagawa and his two co-authors, Hidemi Sato and Mitose Tsuchida present...
A new and unabridged 3-book translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's bestselling novel about Miyamoto Musashi—the most famous swordfighter in Japanese history! This is the first book of Musashi: The Novel, a sweeping three-book unabridged translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's bestselling masterpiece—Japan's most beloved historical novel. Masterfully translated for the first time in its entirety by Alexander Bennett, this vivid and fast-paced story reveals the exploits and inner life of a ma...
