Exploring themes of grief, masculinity, and belonging, Ryan Inzana’s award-winning work is perfect for fans of Hey, Kiddo, American Born Chinese, and Tilly Walden.
Eisner Nominee · Asian/Pacific American Young Adult Literature Honor
Raised by his Japanese mother, Ichiro idolizes his dead American father, and struggles to fit in. When his mother decides to visit Japan, Ichiro is left with his grandfather, in a country he doesn’t know.
Grandfather becomes Ichi’s guide, sharing Japan with him. But one night, a monster drags Ichi away—into the domain of the gods! Now, he must face his fears and learn about the nature of man, of gods, and of war. He also learns there are no easy answers—for gods or men.
Called thought-provoking, wholly original, and captivating by reviewers, Ichiro “asks hard questions for readers but challenges them to arrive at their own conclusion” (Booklist) and offers “a powerful commentary on war and peace” (Bulletin).
This new edition features a fully illustrated “making of” section that breaks down the process of creating Ichiro step by step.
If you would like to order a copy, you can do that HERE.
Weird droplets fall on an East Las Vegas neighborhood
“To mark the 100th episode of AARP’s “The Perfect Scam” podcast, its host shares some of its most talk-provoking crime stories” — Bob Sullivan
client: AARP
Sample pages from a comic I adapted and illustrated on chef Tim Mawn and his food-related travels throughout Japan. The whole comic can be found in issue #8 of the culinary magazine Fool. Order at shop.fool.se
client: Fool Magazine
The true story of a man who rescued a fellow straphanger from a mentally ill man on the NYC subway.
client: AARP
How far should a firm go to keep a valuable employee?
client: Harvard Business Review
The strange tale of a Hollywood screenwriter who fell in love with the Hillary who could have been.
client: Politico
comic about the beginnings of Uber.
client: Wired Magazine
Treasure Island: The Adventures of Jean-Marc Brignot
Comic done for Swedish Culinary Magazine Fool about a cult-french winemaker who tries to make wine on a small island in Japan.
True stories of when tools save the day.
client: Popular Mechanics
I wrote and illustrated this piece on my usual ride.
client: The Ride Journal
