{"product_id":"guardian-of-fukushima-fabien-grolleau-9781427871367","title":"Guardian of Fukushima","description":"\u003cp\u003e It was March 11, 2011 when a massive earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami, which, in turn, destroyed the core three reactors of the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. This tragedy cost almost 20,000 lives and devastated countless more, including Naoto Matsumura, a farmer evacuated from the deadly radiation zone. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Unwilling to abandon his beloved animals, Naoto chooses to return home to his farm -- and to fight for the beauty of life. This important graphic novel from France alludes to Japanese legends as an ode to Mother Nature, and human resilience. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This emotional title features a foreword by Tokyo-based writer, journalist, scholar and authority on Japanese and Western cultures Roland Kelts, photos from renowned photographer Ko Sasaki, a retrospective from \u003ci\u003ePray for Japan\u003c\/i\u003e director Stu Levy, and educational bonus material about the tsunami and its aftermath. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Blain's evocative illustrations, rendered using flat, vibrant colors and delivered via easy-to-follow panels, and paired with Grolleau's quietly profound dialogue, elegantly portrays wrenching events in Japan's history.\" \u003c\/i\u003e--\u003cb\u003e Publishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"[Guardian of Fukushima] is as powerful a read as it is a harrowing one when taking into account what transpired. Yet, presenting the story with sincerity under gorgeous art direction, and with additional content that lets the reader see beyond the story of Matsumura, the book is an unforgettable story that readers should seek out.\"\u003c\/i\u003e --\u003cb\u003e Adam Symchuk, Asian Movie Pulse\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Contemplative and heartbreaking, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuardian of Fukushima\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e is a portrait of European and Japanese humanism.\" \u003c\/i\u003e--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eBleeding Cool\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Bravo to Grolleau and Blain for skillfully elevating an already profound story. I would recommend \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuardian of Fukushima to anyone.\" \u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cb\u003eComics Beat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Fabien Grolleau\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1427871361\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781427871367\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e TokyoPop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/28\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 6.90w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/30\/2023","brand":"Fabien Grolleau","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44071444578559,"sku":"9781427871367","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_21ef7295-af84-400b-ad81-a71c825610a5.jpg?v=1685436131","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/guardian-of-fukushima-fabien-grolleau-9781427871367","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}