{"product_id":"usagi-yojimbo-40th-anniversary-reader-paperback","title":"Usagi Yojimbo: 40th Anniversary Reader - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStan Sakai\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStan Sakai\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eTom Luth\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA collection of fan-favorite short stories from the world of \u003ci\u003eUsagi Yojimbo\u003c\/i\u003e--a perfect introduction and celebration of the rabbit hero!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCelebrating \u003ci\u003eUsagi Yojimbo\u003c\/i\u003e's 40th anniversary, this value-priced collection includes eight fan-favorite and Stan Sakai-picked short stories in color starring the beloved rabbit \u003ci\u003eronin\u003c\/i\u003e! Perfect for longtime fans and newcomers to the series, the \u003ci\u003eUsagi Yojimbo: 40th Anniversary Reader \u003c\/i\u003ecollection includes the popular short story \"Chanoyu\" in color for the first time! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing Stan Sakai's award-winning art and storytelling and expert hand lettering, with colors by Emi Fujii, Tom Luth, and Ronda Pattison. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCollects \"A Mother's Love,\" \"Blade of the Gods,\" \"The Way of the Samurai,\" \"Chanoyu,\" \"Cut the Plum,\" \"The Artist,\" \"Buntori,\" and \"Adachi\".\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStan Sakai\u003c\/b\u003e was 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 \u003ci\u003eTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles\u003c\/i\u003e; 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\u003eSpider-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\u003ewas 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 0.2 x 10.1 x 6.5 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 June 25, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763575390496,"sku":"9781506745121","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2e0352e90e644d39a4c2dd611c341b56.webp?v=1780236351","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/usagi-yojimbo-40th-anniversary-reader-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}