{"product_id":"issunboshi-a-graphic-novel-hardcover","title":"Issunboshi: A Graphic Novel - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRyan Lang\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn epic graphic novel retelling of the Japanese folktale about the one-inch Samurai, Issunboshi.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a feudal Japan where creatures of myth and folklore are real, a demon sets out to reforge an ancient weapon to take over the world. The only person who can stop him is a six-inch-tall would-be samurai, who also happens to be the final and most important piece of the weapon. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eISSUNBOSHI: A Graphic Novel\u003c\/i\u003e is a lush retelling of the classic Japanese folktale reminding us that one is not born a hero -- you must discover the courage to become one.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRyan Lang is a Los Angeles-based production designer and visual development artist. At a young age, he fell in love with the art and storytelling of comic books, which eventually led to a career in both animation and live-action. He has contributed to such films as \u003ci\u003eWreck-It Ralph\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMoana\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Mitchells vs The Machines\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDoctor Strange\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAvengers: Infinity War\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAvengers: Endgame\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eIssunboshi\u003c\/i\u003e is his first graphic novel endeavor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBorn and raised in Hawaii, \u003ci\u003eIssunboshi\u003c\/i\u003e was one of the first folktales Ryan Lang heard in preschool and has stuck with him ever since. \u003ci\u003eIssunboshi: A Graphic Novel\u003c\/i\u003e is an epic amalgam combing one of his favorite folktales, his love for animation, and his passion for stories about what it takes to be a hero. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 10.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 22, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47392440811698,"sku":"9781637150818","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/d613ee84672d828c8dbfb70d9dce25c4.webp?v=1777963935","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/issunboshi-a-graphic-novel-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}