Farm 54 is a collection of three semi-autobiographical stories addressing three important periods in the life of the protagonist, Noga, born at the start of the 1970's and growing up in Israel's rural periphery. Substitute Lifeguard (1981) finds her towards the end of her childhood as she experiences a family trauma, a blessing and a birthday. Spanish Perfume (1983) brings her to teenage in the wake of the First Lebanon War whilst Houses (1989) portrays her passage to adulthood and hence military service in the occupied territories.These stories present the disturbing underground dimensions of adolescence and the dangers and traumas that subvert the superficial tranquillity of youth in the countryside. While these Israeli childhood stories take place in the shadow of war and occupation, they eventually also reflect universal feelings, passions and experiences.

Farm 54

Comics & Graphic Novels

Seliktar, Gilad

Seliktar, Galit

Graphic Novels

Ponent Mom S L

THE PLEASURE OF DRAWINGKyoto, 1966. The young Hamaguchi is working for a textile manufacturer whilst dreaming of becoming an artist, when an incident at the zoo forces his hand. He moves to Tokyo at the invitation of an old school friend who also arranges an interview at the studios of the famous mangaka, Shiro Kondo. Here he discovers both the long hours of meeting studio deadlines along with the nightlife and artistic haunts of the capital. For the first time ever, Taniguchi recalls his beginnings in manga and his youth spent in Tokyo in the 60's. It is a magnificent account of his apprenticeship where all the finesse and elegance of the creator are united to illustrate those first emotions of adulthood.

A Zoo in Winter

Taniguchi, Jirô

Manga

The Walking Man

Whoever takes the time these days to climb a tree in bare feet? To stop and observe the comings and goings of the birds? To play in the puddles after the rain has gone? To return a shell to the sea? [i]The Walking Man[/i] follows a modern day Japanese business man as he strolls at random through urban Japan - often silent, usually alone - with his vivid dreams that let time stand still. Every corporate American should have a copy on their desk and, in times of stress, take two chapters, twice a day. Take a little stress out of your life and relax with [i]The Walking Man[/i], a little step every day. Lovingly reversed in collaboration with the creator to read left to right.

Two children are close neighbours and love playing together. Then one day they are separated when one of the families moves to the other side of the world. But the boy leaves her a special present and a promise. Twenty years later a particular flavour awakens her memories... As she grows older and raises a family of her own, she holds on to her memories of a first love. Yani Hu whips up a recipe of adolescent love in its many forms in these five not-so-little stories.

Udon Noodle Soup: Little Tales for Little Thimgs

Teen & Young Adult

HU, YANI

Literature & Fiction

Who hasn't dreamt of going back to childhood? But who has actually made the journey? Hiroshi Nakahara is a forty-something salaryman returning to Tokyo from an intense business trip. He is tired and somewhat hungover as he boards his train at Kyoto's enormous station. He awakens to discover he is traveling back to the town of his upbringing, not Tokyo. Memories of his mother surface and he realizes he has the same age as her when she died. Arriving in Kurayoshi he is drawn through his distant neighborhood to the cemetery and his mother's grave. Here, under a late afternoon moon, he is transported back into his 14 year-old body and life whilst retaining all the character and experience of the adult. Will he change his past or be forever condemned to relive each painful moment? That fateful day his father disappeared without explanation, the death of his mother ... would he ever see his wife and daughters again? Master manga-ka Taniguchi at his most powerful with the art individually reversed to western style by craftsman Fr?d?ric Boilet. Volume 2 due in September.

A Distant Neighborhood, Vol. 1

[b]You can go back ... but should you?[/b] Who hasn't thought about reliving their past, correcting perceived mistakes, changing crucial decisions? Would it better your life? Or would your altered actions prove more harmful? In the first volume, one man was given the chance to find out when 48 year old business man Hiroshi Nakahara was suddenly catapulted back to his life as a 14 year-old but with all his adult faculties intact! But what will reliving his past change? As he readjusts to high school life again he is reminded that the fateful day his father disappeared for good is rapidly approaching. Surely this time, knowing it was going to happen, he would be able to prevent it. This closing volume will show you what you can change! Master manga-ka Taniguchi at his most powerful with the art individually reversed to western style by craftsman Fr?d?ric Boilet.Also available: A Distant Neighborhood: Volume 1:9788492444281

A Distant Neighborhood 2

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. . .

Monokuro Kinderbook

TAKAHAMA, KAN

I asked them, 'Are you going to arrest me today?' and they answered 'No, not yet'. For the first time ever! We're going to take a look behind the scenes of a comic book which shows what life in jail is really like...

Doing Time

Hanawa, Kazuichi

Arts & Photography

School is coming to a close an all-girl lycee in coastal Japan. Kayako Kirishima has only a short time before she will undoubtedly go to college in Tokyo. But she is timid and unsure of herself. Masami Endo has been made a social outcast for having an abortion. She is generally outgoing and experienced in life. They meet in class and become good friends but, as the relationship proceeds, Kirishima falls in love with her friend and matters become more personal. During recess, Endo disappears and Kirishima discovers several untruths about her paramour. A cold reception on her return prompts Endo to tell her friend the entire truth - and that often hurts. Nananan reaches inside feminine sexuality and, with clear outline and confused feelings, she explores these intimate torments proving you can make a Blue manga from black and white.

Blue

Nananan, Kiriko

Who takes the time these days to climb a tree in bare feet? To stop and observe birds? Play in puddles after a storm? Go down to the sea to return a shell? The Walking Man does as he strolls at random through urban Japan - often silent, usually alone - with his vivid dreams that let time stand still.

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Books by Ponent Mom S L

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Farm 54

A Zoo in Winter

The Walking Man

Udon Noodle Soup: Little Tales for Little Thimgs

A Distant Neighborhood, Vol. 1

A Distant Neighborhood 2

Monokuro Kinderbook

Doing Time

Blue

The Walking Man