Evan says they discussed Tatsumi's career in manga (including his relationship with Tezuka), and tons of other amazing stuff about manga and Japanese post-war industialization in the early '70s. Here are some nice shots from the panel:
Adrian Tomine, Yoshihiro Tatsumi, and their interpreter
Blue-collar everyman Tatsumi with the panel interpreter
Evan got a copy of The Push Man autographed by Tatsumi, and landed me the newest book, 'Abandon The Old in Tokyo,' at the booth... AUTOGRAPHED! (best present ever?). I had read an advanced preview of this at Book Expo America in May (THANKS PEGGY at Drawn & Quarterly!) but seeing the finished hardcover book, with Tatsumi's signature made me SO HAPPY. It's really, really incredible stuff and we both highly recommend you check it out:
Can't wait for the next Tatsumi volumes in this ongoing series!
UPDATE: Check out the great details and pics from D&Q's blog!
Tatsumi with Drawn & Quarterly lanterns
Tatsumi signing at Comic-Con
Tomine & Tatsumi
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I have the same volume without the autograph, and bought it before I knew who he was. The stories are just that incredible.
What were some of the more interesting questions asked?
I wish I could have been there, but I live on the East Coast! I'd also like to know more details, like what some of the more interesting questions were.
Wow, that's cool as hell. I can't wait for 'Abandon the Old in Tokyo'. Is there a recording or transcript of the interview floating around anywhere?
ALL: Looking for an MP3 or video of this talk right now... Evan, can you post a quick summary of stuff you remember from the talk? That would be great if you can add any specific bits you might remember !
-ryan
Gosto muito de Animes e mangás, aqui no Brasil tem alguns títulos. Tezuka é muito talentoso. Visite meu site de comics e humor
www.estudiopinel.com
I finally picked up a copy of Push Man the other day and love it.
"Traffic Accident" is particular depressing.
Gabriel: Thanks for the link! Cool site :)
Joey: Thanks dude- yeah, it's already in my top ten comics ever. Man, wait 'til you read the second book-- it's even more harrowing and devastating (and great).
-ryan
Your translation (and original) work here has inspired this mock-retro "Japanese" comic I made last night (the layout of the post in itself is very Same Hat).
http://thejosephlusterreport.blogspot.com/2006/08/express.html
Joey: DUDE! Awesome :) I feel flattered, indirectly! I'm passing this link around to some friends--- nice work!
-ryan
Haha, thanks! I thought you'd dig it.
Great to see these Ryan, arigato. I like Adrian Tomine's work too. For those who have not seen it yet Japanese AX issue 36 features an article about when Tomine met Tatsumi, in Tokyo i think. Hmmm, I wonder if we could include a translation of this in the English AX book... i'll speak to Asakawa about it!
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