My Travels in Japan

A Comic Book Artist's Amazing Journey

My Travels in Japan
Audry Nicklin
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NZ$ 34.99
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NZ$ 27.29
Hardback
h203 x 152mm - 128pg
16 Aug 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9784805316436
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"A charming guide to Japan in comic-book form! For comic-book artist Audry Nicklin, visiting Japan was the trip of a lifetime. Armed with her watercolors and accompanied by her husband, Connor, she explored Hiroshima and its Peace Memorial Park; the famous red-gated shrine at Miyajima; Himeji Castle; neon-lit Osaka; the ancient temples of Mount Koya, Nara, and Kyoto; and the crowded streets and leafy parks of Tokyo. Highlights of her trip include: Encounters with wild deer while visiting the famous Miyajima red gate. A visit to Hiroshima' s Atomic Bomb Museum. A visit to the Tokyo graveyard where the famed 47 Ronin are buried. Tasting a variety of authentic dishes like sushi, okonomiyaki, ramen, and Japanese BBQ. Tips on getting around Japan by bullet train, local train, ferry, and bus!With cute illustrations and entertaining commentary from the artist, this book will appeal to manga fans and anyone who loves Japan. Practical tips are included for those interested in painting on location. This uniquely personal guide to Japan is sure to inform and entertain!"
"Audry' s words and beautiful drawings made me feel as though I was discovering Japan again for the first time. A very refreshing read--I loved it! --Hector Garcia, author of A Geek in Japan" "Whether visiting Japan or just an armchair traveler, this cute illustrated travel diary is sure to charm you. Aspiring artists will love the practical tips on how to create your own travel journal sketches. --Julie Blanchin Fujita, author of Tokyo Love Story. " "My Travels in Japan is a cure for wanderlust as well as food for the spirit. The experience of this book is at once personal and universal as creator, Audry Nicklin, invites us on a journey to explore a beautiful country' s rich culture and history. She even offers tips and tricks to start your own travel journal, which can be used whether you are traveling abroad or exploring your own neighborhood. Nicklin has a special eye for nature which is imbued in her vibrant, detailed watercolor strokes. Through a mix of stunning paintings and kawaii cartoons, she provides a thoroughly engaging account of her travels filled with relatable moments in addition to exploring the fascinating cultural heritage of Japan. With so many of us stuck at home right now, unable to travel, Nicklin' s My Travels in Japan is just the ticket!-Jacqueline Danziger-Russell, author of Girls and Their Comics: Finding a Female Voice in Comic Book Narrative" "Audry' s watercolor travel journal is a delightful read covering many of Japan' s key attactions. I was impressed with her detailed paintings of objects that we usually don' t notice much, such as manholes in various cities with different designs. Her tools and tips at the end are also useful for anyone who wants to know how to start their own travel journal or just want to know how she did it. --Evangeline Neo, author of A Manga Lover' s Tokyo Travel Guide. "
"Audry Nicklin is an author and artist based in Kentucky. She has contributed short story comics to the South Bay Comickers' anthologies Golden and Yum. She has also authored the knitting pattern book Lit Knits and the viral pattern ""Celestarium"". "
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9784805316436
Published: 16 Aug 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Format: Hardback
Height: 203mm
Width: 152mm
Pages: 128

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