"A marvelous writer who deserves to be much better known in English." --Kirkus

This charming manga collection presents three modern fables by one of Japan's most gifted authors, the poet and short story writer Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933).

• The Restaurant of Many Orders follows a pair of confident, self-centered young...

"A marvelous writer who deserves to be much better known in English." --Kirkus

This charming manga collection presents three modern fables by one of Japan's most gifted authors, the poet and short story writer Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933).

• The Restaurant of Many Orders follows a pair of confident, self-centered young men on a hunting expedition. After entering a mysterious restaurant, the men are given peculiar orders such as to rub cream on their bodies--which makes them realize they themselves are about to become dinner for lurking beasts!


• The Wildcat and the Acorns is the story of a young boy invited to attend a trial where a wildcat presides over golden acorns disputing which acorn is the best.


• The Twin Stars brings to life the heavenly constellations, whose musical performances keep the stars twinkling all night. In the daytime, however, the harmony falls apart as the constellations squabble among themselves.