Mine okubo biography of george michael

Miné Okubo&#;s Citizen is the newest book in our Classics of Asian American Literature series. First published in , it was acquired by UW Press in and has been a perennial bestseller ever since. In addition to a new introduction by Christine Hong, the book underwent a radical redesign, which UW Press senior designer Thomas Eykemans walks us through here.

Miné Okubo was one of over one hundred thousand people of Japanese descent—nearly two-thirds of whom were American citizens—who were forced into “protective custody” shortly after Pearl Harbor. Citizen , a graphic memoir of Okubo&#;s life in relocation centers in California and Utah, illuminates her experience with poignant illustrations and witty, candid text. Reissuing the book created an irresistible opportunity to rethink the cover design and presentation of the illustrations of one of our most beloved and misunderstood publications.

Top left: First edition hardcover jacket, 6 x 9&#;,
Top center: First edit Artist - Miné Okubo | SEIZAN GALLERY!