Author: Pornsak Pichetshote
Publisher: Image Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Writer PORNSAK PICHETSHOTE’s long-awaited follow-up to the critically acclaimed INFIDEL with stunning art by ALEXANDRE TEFENKGI (OUTPOST ZERO)! Following Edison Hark—a haunted, self-loathing Chinese-American detective—on the trail of a killer in 1936 Chinatown, THE GOOD ASIAN is Chinatown noir starring the first generation of Americans to come of age under an immigration ban, the Chinese, as they’re besieged by rampant murders, abusive police, and a world that seemingly never changes. "Edison Hark immediately joins the ranks of Phillip Marlowe and Sam Spade in a smart, classic noir drenched in style and history."—JAMES TYNION IV (DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, Batman) "A gripping and authentic crime story from an Asian-American POV. This is the book I've been waiting for!"—CLIFF CHIANG (PAPER GIRLS) "A brittle story that takes place during an unfamiliar time in our history that is tragically all too familiar now in our present."—BRIAN AZZARELLO (100 Bullets, MOONSHINE)
The Good Asian #1
Author: Pornsak Pichetshote
Publisher: Image Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Writer PORNSAK PICHETSHOTE’s long-awaited follow-up to the critically acclaimed INFIDEL with stunning art by ALEXANDRE TEFENKGI (OUTPOST ZERO)! Following Edison Hark—a haunted, self-loathing Chinese-American detective—on the trail of a killer in 1936 Chinatown, THE GOOD ASIAN is Chinatown noir starring the first generation of Americans to come of age under an immigration ban, the Chinese, as they’re besieged by rampant murders, abusive police, and a world that seemingly never changes. "Edison Hark immediately joins the ranks of Phillip Marlowe and Sam Spade in a smart, classic noir drenched in style and history."—JAMES TYNION IV (DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, Batman) "A gripping and authentic crime story from an Asian-American POV. This is the book I've been waiting for!"—CLIFF CHIANG (PAPER GIRLS) "A brittle story that takes place during an unfamiliar time in our history that is tragically all too familiar now in our present."—BRIAN AZZARELLO (100 Bullets, MOONSHINE)
Publisher: Image Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Writer PORNSAK PICHETSHOTE’s long-awaited follow-up to the critically acclaimed INFIDEL with stunning art by ALEXANDRE TEFENKGI (OUTPOST ZERO)! Following Edison Hark—a haunted, self-loathing Chinese-American detective—on the trail of a killer in 1936 Chinatown, THE GOOD ASIAN is Chinatown noir starring the first generation of Americans to come of age under an immigration ban, the Chinese, as they’re besieged by rampant murders, abusive police, and a world that seemingly never changes. "Edison Hark immediately joins the ranks of Phillip Marlowe and Sam Spade in a smart, classic noir drenched in style and history."—JAMES TYNION IV (DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, Batman) "A gripping and authentic crime story from an Asian-American POV. This is the book I've been waiting for!"—CLIFF CHIANG (PAPER GIRLS) "A brittle story that takes place during an unfamiliar time in our history that is tragically all too familiar now in our present."—BRIAN AZZARELLO (100 Bullets, MOONSHINE)
The Good Asian Vol. 1
Author: Pornsak Pichetshote
Publisher: Image Comics
ISBN: 1534322027
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Writer PORNSAK PICHETSHOTE’s long-awaited follow-up to the critically acclaimed INFIDEL with stunning art by ALEXANDRE TEFENKGI (OUTPOST ZERO)! Following Edison Hark—a haunted, self-loathing Chinese-American detective—on the trail of a killer in 1936 Chinatown, THE GOOD ASIAN is Chinatown noir starring the first generation of Americans to come of age under an immigration ban, the Chinese, as they’re besieged by rampant murders, abusive police, and a world that seemingly never changes. Collects THE GOOD ASIAN #1-4, plus covers by SANA TAKEDA, ANNIE WU, JEN BARTEL, DAVE JOHNSON, and more. Select praise for THE GOOD ASIAN: “Both important and incredibly fun. Don’t miss it.”—SCOTT SNYDER (Batman, NOCTERRA) “A smart, classic noir drenched in style and history."—JAMES TYNION IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, Batman) "One of the best debuts of the year… ambitious, engrossing, and relevant." – The Hollywood Reporter “Absolutely the best kind of comics noir."—KIERON GILLEN (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE, DIE) “The best noir comic I've read in years. It's taut, evocative, and though it's set nearly 100 years ago, incredibly relevant.”—G. WILLOW WILSON (Ms. Marvel) “Fantastic.”—JEFF LEMIRE (GIDEON FALLS, Sweet Tooth) "This is the book I've been waiting for."—CLIFF CHIANG (PAPER GIRLS)
Publisher: Image Comics
ISBN: 1534322027
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Writer PORNSAK PICHETSHOTE’s long-awaited follow-up to the critically acclaimed INFIDEL with stunning art by ALEXANDRE TEFENKGI (OUTPOST ZERO)! Following Edison Hark—a haunted, self-loathing Chinese-American detective—on the trail of a killer in 1936 Chinatown, THE GOOD ASIAN is Chinatown noir starring the first generation of Americans to come of age under an immigration ban, the Chinese, as they’re besieged by rampant murders, abusive police, and a world that seemingly never changes. Collects THE GOOD ASIAN #1-4, plus covers by SANA TAKEDA, ANNIE WU, JEN BARTEL, DAVE JOHNSON, and more. Select praise for THE GOOD ASIAN: “Both important and incredibly fun. Don’t miss it.”—SCOTT SNYDER (Batman, NOCTERRA) “A smart, classic noir drenched in style and history."—JAMES TYNION IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, Batman) "One of the best debuts of the year… ambitious, engrossing, and relevant." – The Hollywood Reporter “Absolutely the best kind of comics noir."—KIERON GILLEN (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE, DIE) “The best noir comic I've read in years. It's taut, evocative, and though it's set nearly 100 years ago, incredibly relevant.”—G. WILLOW WILSON (Ms. Marvel) “Fantastic.”—JEFF LEMIRE (GIDEON FALLS, Sweet Tooth) "This is the book I've been waiting for."—CLIFF CHIANG (PAPER GIRLS)
The Good Asian Vol. 2
Author: Pornsak Pichetshote
Publisher: Image Comics
ISBN: 1534324445
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The conclusion to the year’s most critically acclaimed new series is here! Self-loathing Chinese-American detective Edison Hark uncovers the secrets behind the murders terrorizing 1936 Chinatown and their link to his family—but exposing the truth may mean toppling everything he holds dear. Writer PORNSAK PICHETSHOTE (INFIDEL) and artist ALEXANDRE TEFENKGI (OUTPOST ZERO) wrap up their Chinatown noir starring the first generation of Americans to come of age under an immigration ban…the Chinese. Collects covers by DAVID CHOE, AFU CHAN, NIMIT MALAVIA, DAVE JOHNSON, and more, plus bonus material. Select praise for THE GOOD ASIAN: “Both important and incredibly fun.” —Scott Snyder (NOCTERRA, Batman) “One of the best debuts of the year.” —The Hollywood Reporter “A smart, classic noir drenched in style and history.” —James Tynion IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, Batman) “Could not feel more timely these days.” —Entertainment Weekly “The best noir comic I’ve read in years…incredibly relevant.” —G. Willow Wilson (Ms. Marvel) “One of the best new crime comics.” —SYFYWIRE “This is the book I’ve been waiting for.” —Cliff Chiang (PAPER GIRLS) “Fantastic.” —Jeff Lemire (GIDEON FALLS, Sweet Tooth) Collects THE GOOD ASIAN #5-10
Publisher: Image Comics
ISBN: 1534324445
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The conclusion to the year’s most critically acclaimed new series is here! Self-loathing Chinese-American detective Edison Hark uncovers the secrets behind the murders terrorizing 1936 Chinatown and their link to his family—but exposing the truth may mean toppling everything he holds dear. Writer PORNSAK PICHETSHOTE (INFIDEL) and artist ALEXANDRE TEFENKGI (OUTPOST ZERO) wrap up their Chinatown noir starring the first generation of Americans to come of age under an immigration ban…the Chinese. Collects covers by DAVID CHOE, AFU CHAN, NIMIT MALAVIA, DAVE JOHNSON, and more, plus bonus material. Select praise for THE GOOD ASIAN: “Both important and incredibly fun.” —Scott Snyder (NOCTERRA, Batman) “One of the best debuts of the year.” —The Hollywood Reporter “A smart, classic noir drenched in style and history.” —James Tynion IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, Batman) “Could not feel more timely these days.” —Entertainment Weekly “The best noir comic I’ve read in years…incredibly relevant.” —G. Willow Wilson (Ms. Marvel) “One of the best new crime comics.” —SYFYWIRE “This is the book I’ve been waiting for.” —Cliff Chiang (PAPER GIRLS) “Fantastic.” —Jeff Lemire (GIDEON FALLS, Sweet Tooth) Collects THE GOOD ASIAN #5-10
Sources of East Asian Tradition: The modern period
Author: Wm. Theodore De Bary
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 9780231143233
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1196
Book Description
"Wm. Theodore de Bary offers a selection of essential readings from his immensely popular anthologies Sources of Chinese Tradition, Sources of Korean Tradition, and Sources of Japanese Tradition so readers can experience a concise but no less comprehensive portrait of the social, intellectual, and religious traditions of East Asia."--
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 9780231143233
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1196
Book Description
"Wm. Theodore de Bary offers a selection of essential readings from his immensely popular anthologies Sources of Chinese Tradition, Sources of Korean Tradition, and Sources of Japanese Tradition so readers can experience a concise but no less comprehensive portrait of the social, intellectual, and religious traditions of East Asia."--
The Good Asian 1936 Deluxe Edition Vol. 1
Author: Pornsak Pichetshote
Publisher: Image Comics
ISBN: 1534399283
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Collects the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning hit in one complete volume for the first time, alongside special never-before-seen bonus content! Follow Edison Hark, a haunted, self-loathing Chinese-American detective, as he pursues a brutal killer on the streets of 1936 San Francisco. THE GOOD ASIAN is a noir mystery exploring the first generation of Americans to come of age under an immigration ban—the Chinese—as they’re besieged by rampant murders, abusive police, and a world that seemingly never changes. Collects THE GOOD ASIAN #1-10
Publisher: Image Comics
ISBN: 1534399283
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Collects the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning hit in one complete volume for the first time, alongside special never-before-seen bonus content! Follow Edison Hark, a haunted, self-loathing Chinese-American detective, as he pursues a brutal killer on the streets of 1936 San Francisco. THE GOOD ASIAN is a noir mystery exploring the first generation of Americans to come of age under an immigration ban—the Chinese—as they’re besieged by rampant murders, abusive police, and a world that seemingly never changes. Collects THE GOOD ASIAN #1-10
The Book of Korean Shijo
Author: Kevin O'Rourke
Publisher: Harvard Univ Asia Center
ISBN: 9780674008571
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Wit is integral to shijo. Indeed, it is the fusion of image and idea through wit, most often an ironical wit, that gives shijo its unique flavor." "In this anthology of 611 shijo in English translation, Kevin O'Rourke introduces the English reader to this venerable verse form. The anthology covers the entire range of shijo production, from the tenth century to the modern era."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher: Harvard Univ Asia Center
ISBN: 9780674008571
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Wit is integral to shijo. Indeed, it is the fusion of image and idea through wit, most often an ironical wit, that gives shijo its unique flavor." "In this anthology of 611 shijo in English translation, Kevin O'Rourke introduces the English reader to this venerable verse form. The anthology covers the entire range of shijo production, from the tenth century to the modern era."--BOOK JACKET.
Eagle:The Making Of An Asian-American President, Vol. 1
Author: Kaiji Kawaguchi
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781569314586
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Takashi Jo was just a local reporter in Japan. Why did Senator Yamaoka request he cover the senator's run for the U.S. presidency? And why has Yamaoka handed Jo a dangerous secret?
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781569314586
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Takashi Jo was just a local reporter in Japan. Why did Senator Yamaoka request he cover the senator's run for the U.S. presidency? And why has Yamaoka handed Jo a dangerous secret?
No Good Very Bad Asian
Author: Cheuk Leland
Publisher: C&r Press
ISBN: 9781936196999
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Witty and wise, NO GOOD VERY BAD ASIAN is a heartwarming and heartbreaking novel about daring to dream in America, a story that is both timely and timeless.
Publisher: C&r Press
ISBN: 9781936196999
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Witty and wise, NO GOOD VERY BAD ASIAN is a heartwarming and heartbreaking novel about daring to dream in America, a story that is both timely and timeless.
Asian Architects
Author: Kok Meng Tan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architects
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architects
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Doctor Fate Vol. 1: the Blood Price
Author: Paul Levitz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401261214
Category : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Being a twenty-something medical student has its own share of problems, but throw a new, unexpected identity as a superhero powered by an ancient mystic force on top of it? Things get pretty hairy quickly. Egyptian-American Brooklynite Khalid "Kent" Nassor stumbles upon the helmet of Fate, which transforms him into the all-new Doctor Fate! An overwhelmed Kent finds himself tackling a strange set of magical powers, all without an instruction manual. But he'll need to master his new tricks fast, as Anubis, the Egyptian Lord of the Dead, is preparing the flood to wash the world away. Legendary writer Paul Levitz and sensational newcomer Sonny Liew deliver a hero for the next generation in Doctor Fate Vol. 1! Collects issues #1-6"--
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401261214
Category : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Being a twenty-something medical student has its own share of problems, but throw a new, unexpected identity as a superhero powered by an ancient mystic force on top of it? Things get pretty hairy quickly. Egyptian-American Brooklynite Khalid "Kent" Nassor stumbles upon the helmet of Fate, which transforms him into the all-new Doctor Fate! An overwhelmed Kent finds himself tackling a strange set of magical powers, all without an instruction manual. But he'll need to master his new tricks fast, as Anubis, the Egyptian Lord of the Dead, is preparing the flood to wash the world away. Legendary writer Paul Levitz and sensational newcomer Sonny Liew deliver a hero for the next generation in Doctor Fate Vol. 1! Collects issues #1-6"--