The Four Immigrants Manga: A Japanese Experience in San Francisco, 1904-1924 - Paperback

by Kiyama (Author)

A "documentary comic book" from 1931, depicting the true adventures of four young Japanese men in America.

Author Biography

HENRY (YOSHITAKA) KIYAMA (1885-1951) came to San Francisco from Japan as a 19 year old and stayed nearly 30 years. After returning home he devoted himself to teaching and fine art.

FREDERIK L. SCHODT is a writer, translator, and interpreter who has authored several books on Japan, including Manga! Manga! The World of Japanese Comics, America and the Four Japans, and Dreamland Japan: Writings on Modern Manga. He lives in San Francisco.