Barefoot Gen: A Cartoon Story of Hiroshima comic books issue 9
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Issue #9-1ST
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Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Breaking Down Borders!"
Story and art by Keiji Nakazawa.
Gen continues to confront one setback after another when a chance encounter gives new direction to his life. In Volume 9, an impoverished but talented artist takes Gen under his wing and teaches him to paint. Inspired by the artist's assertion that art has no borders, Gen vows to become an artist himself, and takes a job as apprentice to a local poster painter.
Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 270 pages, B&W.
Cover price $14.95. -
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Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings. "Breaking Down Borders!"
NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary.
Story and art by Keiji Nakazawa.
Barefoot Gen is the powerful, tragic, autobiographical story of the bombing of Hiroshima and its aftermath, seen through the eyes of the artist as a young boy growing up in Japan. The honest portrayal of emotions and experiences speaks to children and adults everywhere. Part nine of a ten-part series.
Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 270 pages, B&W.
Cover price $14.95.
