Boychild present The Japanese Drawing Room

UK book publisher Boychild Productions have let us know about their latest release, The Japanese Drawing Room; a new “manga book” with illustrations by Sakura Mizuki that is available to order now.

• “A true story set in Meiji era Japan (1885), with combines the visual appeal of manga with a well-researched historical account. A foreign couple travel throughout Japan, seeing many interesting aspects of life then “” such as the Shogun’s Temples, Buddhist ceremonies, a diamyo’s funeral, and the festival for a great warrior. They come across fascinating aspects of Japanese history, such as the story of 47 Ronin, who committed suicide after avenging their dead Samurai master. Mizuki’s artwork on this book reaches a new level of beauty and sophistication.”

You can read the full press release (including details of catching a preview of the artwork and ordering online) by clicking here.