{"product_id":"space-usagi-death-and-honor-paperback","title":"Space Usagi: Death and Honor - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStan Sakai\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStan Sakai\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eEmi Fujii\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe rabbit \u003ci\u003eronin\u003c\/i\u003e's classic adventure in space--now in color and with a bonus issue-long story! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing Stan Sakai's emotive artwork and expert lettering, with colors by Emi Fujii. With a new introduction from Stan Sakai, and also collecting the \u003ci\u003eSpace Usagi: Yokai Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e one-shot comic! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the general of Lord Shirohoshi's space fleet, it's Usagi's responsibility to keep the lord and his heir safe. Now tasked with the education and protection of the lord's heir, Usagi must remain vigilant at all times to protect the heir from a murderous plot and an unexpected betrayal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCollects \u003ci\u003eSpace Usagi: Death and Honor\u003c\/i\u003e #1­-#3 and \u003ci\u003eSpace Usagi: Yokai Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStan Sakai \u003c\/b\u003ewas born in Kyoto, Japan, grew up in Hawaii, and now lives in California with his children, Hannah and Matthew. He received a fine arts degree from the University of Hawaii and did further studies at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. His creation, \u003ci\u003eUsagi Yojimbo\u003c\/i\u003e, is the story of a samurai rabbit living in a feudal Japan populated by anthropomorphic animals. It first appeared in Albedo Comics in 1984. Since then, Usagi has appeared on television as a guest of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; and as toys, on clothing, in comic books, and in a series of trade paperback collections. In 1991, Stan created \u003ci\u003eSpace Usagi\u003c\/i\u003e, the adventures of a descendant of the original Usagi, dealing with the samurai in a futuristic setting. Stan is also an award-winning letterer for his work on Sergio Aragonés's \u003ci\u003eGroo: The Wanderer\u003c\/i\u003e, the\u003ci\u003e Spider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e Sunday newspaper strips, as well as for \u003ci\u003eUsagi Yojimbo\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the recipient of a Parents' Choice Award, an Inkpot Award, multiple Eisner Awards, two Spanish Haxturs, an American Library Association Award, and a National Cartoonists' Society Division Award. \u003ci\u003eUsagi Yojimbo Book 12: Grasscutter\u003c\/i\u003e was used as a textbook in Japanese history classes at the University of Portland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.1 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 16, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750494372128,"sku":"9781506740935","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e60804f5c6735ec87f20a2634bc54d70_bcd6f014-3743-4ee8-a6fb-1a33bb8d5f2d.webp?v=1779951125","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/space-usagi-death-and-honor-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}