Nothing Whatsoever All Out in the Open

by Akino Kondoh, Ryan Holmberg (Translator)

This collection of three stories by Akino Kondoh presents some of the cartoonist and animator's best known work for Ax, Japan's premier venue for alternative manga, and a recent story about life in New York City.

Quiet stories of contemplation, mixed with the surreal strangeness just beyond conscious thought: pushing events into the background until you forget what they were, a girl feeling a strange presence as she goes to sleep, and losing part of yourself in preparing for someone's return.

Genres: Manga, Graphic Novels

52 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Zim · Rating 3 out of 5]

girl, so confusing…

rank:
the kid in the cabinet > metamorfosa > nothing whatsoever all out in the open

[Holly Pickering · Rating 3 out of 5]

Stylish and surreal. Felt like it was a little vague and arty in its prose for my taste. Really great minimalist style and thought it was an enjoyable small press read.

[Derek Royal · Rating 3 out of 5]

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