Jirô Taniguchi, born in 1947 in Japan, is a leading manga artist with an important twist: his inspiration from French comics. His most noted graphic novels are the series Summit of the Gods and The Walking Man. He is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards in Japan as well as from the Angouleme festival.
"Readers willing to go along for an unusual ride will find
themselves on a voyeuristic trip that illuminates the complex
relationship between art and life." --Summer Hayes, Booklist
"Recommended! the emotions of its central character are deeply
felt." --Alexandra Quay, School Library Connection
"Spring '16 Top Ten Graphic Novel. Taniguchi's entry in this
long-running series of graphic novels commissioned by the Louvre
veers between fantasy and introspection to explore the meaning of
art in our lives" --Heidi McDonald, Publishers Weekly
"Very polished and inviting." --Andrew Smith, Indiana Gazette
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