Monokuro Kinderbook

Very clever, very subtle -- even when her words are very direct. Kan Takahama tackles subjects as diverse as suicide pacts, mermaids, bar room chat and making a porno film with a robust yet delicate grace. Probably the most talented ÒmangakaÓ to have recently emerged from Japan, Kan TakahamaÕs art and story telling will surprise when least expected. . .