{"title":"Children's Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eYoung minds need good books!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/omoionline.mom\/collections\/books-magazines\" title=\"Books \u0026amp; Magazines at OMOI\"\u003eBack to all Books \u0026amp; Magazines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"i-am-a-wolf-after-all","title":"I Am a Wolf, After All","description":"\u003cp\u003eI Am a Wolf tells the story of a lone wolf cub prowling the streets in search of friends. Feeling like a misfit in a city of rabbits, deer and goats, the young wolf ultimately finds happiness in accepting himself. In print for over 40 years in Japan and published now for the first time in English, readers are sure to delight in the book's bold imagery and self-affirming message. Read with ages three and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32 pages. Hardcover. 7.5\" x 10.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Kobe, Japan, in 1946, manga artist, author and illustrator Maki Sasaki came from humble beginnings. After dropping out of art school due to the high cost of materials, Sasaki debuted as a mangaka in 1966, drawing experimental comics for the avant-garde manga magazine Garo. It was here that the character of the black wolf and his sardonic “humph” first appeared. Sasaki’s experimental comics caught the eye of the young Haruki Murakami, who requested that Sasaki illustrate the cover for his first published novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile working as an illustrator, Sasaki expanded into children’s books in 1973 with the publication of I Am a Wolf, After All. Drawing inspiration from Sendak’s In the Night Kitchen, this a-typical picture book has proved a hit with children, while its blend of adorable yet dark characterizations recall Sasaki Maki’s mangaka experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout the translator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOttilia Tanaka is a British illustrator, writer, and Japanese language specialist. She previously co-translated, with Yosuke Kitazawa, The King of Circles by Shuntaro Tanikawa and Kiyoshi Awazu. A fascination with woodblock prints led her to study BA Japanese at Leeds University. A year spent studying abroad in Kyoto on a JASSO Scholarship at Doshisha University (2011–12) allowed Ottilia to immerse herself in Japanese art and visual culture. Following an internship at the East Asian Art Museum in Bath (2014–15), she gained a place on the JET Programme working as Coordinator for International Relations in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture and Tokyo (2015–20). During this time, Ottilia translated her first published book, The Hagi World Heritage Sites and undertook an MA in Illustration with Falmouth University, focusing on children’s books. Today, she seeks to occupy the intersection of art and language by exploring communication, both visual and linguistic, from her home in Machida, Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 Watts is a bookstore with a focus on visually-striking and unusual books from around the world -- incredible art books and artists’ books, surreal picture books, graphic design icons, underground comics, risograph zines, Writers No One Reads, deep backlist finds, odd vintage arcana, and funky gift books, prints, and ephemera. Expect to find lots of publications from Japan and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"50 Watts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50156829835568,"sku":"18263","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/9941\/files\/I-Am-a-Wolf--After-All-1.jpg?v=1758302510"},{"product_id":"panga-rehe-stories","title":"Panga-Rehe Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Panga-Rehe Farmstead\" is an old house where the artist and his family spent the summer. \"The days passed as wonderful summer days always do: we sunbathed, swam in the sea, hiked in the forest, and all helped to cook in the big kitchen. But every night, I had strange dreams. I believe you probably haven't had some of them yet, and that's why I wrote this book.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first English-language edition of a surreal 1975 book by the Estonian artist Jüri Arrak (perhaps best known in the US for his work on the legendary animation \u003cem\u003eSuur Tõll\u003c\/em\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Shutter-Closer had a strange appearance, somewhat human-like, somewhat animal-like, but neither when put together. She was yellow and tall, her head almost brushing the eaves. And what a strange wavy shape her body made! I wasn’t afraid at all, but sputtered in laughter. The Shutter-Closer stopped, turned her head to look at me, and stared for a very, very long time with bright red eyes.”--from Panga-Rehe Stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcover. 20 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJüri Arrak (1936-2022) was an Estonian painter and graphic artist. His works are displayed in the Estonian Museum of Art, the New York Museum of Modern Art, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the Ludwig Art Museum in Cologne, Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdam Cullen is a professional translator of Estonian prose, poetry, drama, and children’s literature into English. His translation of Martin Algus’s The Lion won the 2022 BBC Audio Drama Awards and a Prix Europa Special Commendation. In 2020, his translation of Kai Aareleid’s Burning Cities (Peter Owen Publishers) was long-listed for the International Dublin Literary Award. 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Suitable for all ages, but this is the type of book you buy for the dreamy artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated by Yosuke Kitazawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e34 pages. Hardcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 7.5\" x 10.25\"  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKōichi “Tiger” Tateishi worked in a variety of media including comic books, illustrated books, painting, sculpture and ceramics during his prolific career. Inspired by science fiction, including Robert Sheckley’s early stories, his enigmatic works explored reality and its limitations. In 1966, his work was featured in the acclaimed 15th Yomiuri Independent Exhibition. In 1969, Tateishi relocated to the city of Futurism, Milan in Italy, and began working in the studio of Ettore Sottsass, bringing the ideas of the architect and designer to life. During this time, Tateishi’s personal artwork moved closer to visual narratives as he made several oil tableaux infused with science-fiction themes. Upon his return to Japan in 1982, he produced daily comics embracing the nonsense genre. Tiger Tateishi passed away at only 56 years of age, but is fondly remembered for the zest and energy of his mind-bending works, which invigorated the Japanese pop-art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"50 Watts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50156857557296,"sku":"12129","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/9941\/files\/books-a-tiger-in-the-land-of-dreams-1.jpg?v=1758303633"},{"product_id":"creature-corners","title":"Creature Corners","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unique addition to the adult coloring book space is a true 2-in-1 book. Budding creatives and those seeking a serene, meditative escape will find joy in tracing the detailed linework of different creature-run shops, like the goat postal service, cat cafe, or polar bear sushi stand. Practice with different pen types, line weights, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you're done, you'll have a whole book to color in. A true artistic escape, \u003cem\u003eCreature Corners \u003c\/em\u003ewill both quiet your mind and spark your creativity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96 pages. 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