Bibliograph

Barefoot Gen, a cartoon story of Hiroshima, Keiji Nakazawa ; translated by Project Gen

Type

Label

Barefoot Gen, a cartoon story of Hiroshima, Keiji Nakazawa ; translated by Project Gen

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Barefoot Gen

Nature of contents

comics graphic novels

Oclc number

57622107

Responsibility statement

Keiji Nakazawa ; translated by Project Gen

Sub title

a cartoon story of Hiroshima

Summary

An all-new, unabridged translation of Keiji Nakazawa's account of the Hiroshima bombing and its aftermath, drawn from his own experiences. In this memoir, six year old Gen has lived practically his entire life in the shadow of war, yet he is not prepared for the horrors which follow. The graphic novel provides an honest and emotional portrayal of the various struggles of his family and other survivors against overwhelming odds. Introductory essays add additional information

Table Of Contents

v. 1. Barefoot Gen -- v. 2. The day after -- v. 3. Life after the bomb -- v. 4. Out of the ashes -- v. 5. Never ending war -- v. 6. Writing the truth -- v. 7. Bones into dust -- v. 8. Merchants of death -- v. 9. Breaking down borders -- v. 10. Never give up

Target audience

adolescent

Classification