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A review by bwguinig
Oishinbo a la Carte: The Joy of Rice by Tetsu Kariya
4.0
It's very Japanese and I mean that in a good way. I don't read a lot of manga, but I appreciate it as a medium and I love reading from right to left. It alters your thinking but becomes quite natural.
How does one describe Oishinbo? Honestly, I am sure of its original format, episodic comics. Here, it is a compilation of stories featuring rice and its importance in Japanese culture and history. I love Oishinbo's treatment of a staple beyond mere sustenance - there is an appreciation and love for the food that is eye opening and quite distinct from how I, and I suspect most Americans, think of food.
The only drawback is the lack of context in the presentation. While all chapters share rice as a common theme topic, chronologically, episodes appear isolated. My understanding is this compilation is more a "best of" and hence not subject to story though characters are long running. I would be interested in volumes based on publication date, but this book certainly whet the appetite for more.
How does one describe Oishinbo? Honestly, I am sure of its original format, episodic comics. Here, it is a compilation of stories featuring rice and its importance in Japanese culture and history. I love Oishinbo's treatment of a staple beyond mere sustenance - there is an appreciation and love for the food that is eye opening and quite distinct from how I, and I suspect most Americans, think of food.
The only drawback is the lack of context in the presentation. While all chapters share rice as a common theme topic, chronologically, episodes appear isolated. My understanding is this compilation is more a "best of" and hence not subject to story though characters are long running. I would be interested in volumes based on publication date, but this book certainly whet the appetite for more.