Reviews
"We got to field test Abby's book on our first trip to Japan and found it an invaluable resource. No better guidebook for finding comics, food, and fun in Japan!" - Raina Telgemeier (author of Smile ) & Dave Roman (author of Astronaut Academy ), "Each chapter opens with a with a well-conceived list of Japanese vocabulary words and the back matter offers a directory of suggested sightseeing locations as well as web-based travel resources. A useful title for teens daydreaming about traveling to Japan" -- Booklist, "It's a quirky book, with cultural explanations and travel tips, mostly of the novice but also for the more seasoned visitor, all done in stunning manga style." - Australian Broadcasting Corporation, "Perfect travel guide with a comic book flair that is sure to appeal to travelers who plan to visit Japan. Also a great guide that shows Japanese culture in a fun light." - YABooksCentral.com, What could be a more fitting format for a travel guide on modern Japan than a comic book? Relying on delightful cartoon illustrations, this creative, nicely designed title details travel preparations, the homestay experience, food, shopping, and festival|9784805312797|, "Abby's guide is both highly entertaining and very useful-an essential book for anyone (and especially cartoonists) dreaming of a trip to Japan!" - Kate T. Williamson, author of A Year in Japan, "Abby's book is the perfect combination of fun and information ... Abby gets you on your way in her clear, easygoing comic style. Arigatou Gozaimasu Abby-san!" -- Rodney Alan Greenblat, Pop Artist and Author, "What could be a more fitting format for a travel guide on modern Japan than a comic book? Relying on delightful cartoon illustrations, this creative, nicely designed title details travel preparations, the homestay experience, food, shopping, and festivals." - School Library Journal, "Abby's book is the perfect combination of fun and information ... Abby gets you on your way in her clear, easygoing comic style. Arigatou Gozaimasu Abby-san!" - Rodney Alan Greenblat, Pop Artist and Author, "Comic book artist and food blogger Denson (Dolltopia) fills this hip and handy travel guide with her expertise as a frequent visitor to Japan and her bright and vibrant illustrations." - Publishers Weekly, "We got to field test Abby's book on our first trip to Japan and found it an invaluable resource. No better guidebook for finding comics, food, and fun in Japan!" - Raina Telgemeier, author of Smile & Dave Roman author of Astronaut Academy, Each chapter opens with a with a well-conceived list of Japanese vocabulary words and the back matter offers a directory of suggested sightseeing locations as well as web-based travel resources. A useful title for teens daydreaming about traveling to Jap|9784805312797|, "In her quirky graphic novel Cool Japan Guide , comic book writer Abby Denson takes us on a "personal tour of Japan" and teaches us the finer points of local etiquette. Traveling isn't just about seeing the sights and eating your way around town. For cartoonist Abby Denson, a trip to Japan meant an education in cultural customs, which she illustrated to charming effect in her new guidebook." -- Conde Nast Traveler, "In her quirky graphic novel Cool Japan Guide , comic book writer Abby Denson takes us on a "personal tour of Japan" and teaches us the finer points of local etiquette. Traveling isn't just about seeing the sights and eating your way around town. For cartoonist Abby Denson, a trip to Japan meant an education in cultural customs, which she illustrated to charming effect in her new guidebook." - Conde Nast Traveler, "We got to field test Abby's book on our first trip to Japan and found it an invaluable resource. No better guidebook for finding comics, food, and fun in Japan!" - Raina Telgemeier, author of Smile & Dave Roman author of Astronaut Acade, "Abby's book is the perfect combination of fun and information ... Abby gets you on your way in her clear, easygoing comic style. Arigatou Gozaimasu Abby-san!" - Rodney Alan Greenblat, "It's a quirky book, with cultural explanations and travel tips, mostly of the novice but also for the more seasoned visitor, all done in stunning manga style." -- Australian Broadcasting Corporation, "In her quirky graphic novel Cool Japan Guide , comic book writer Abby Denson takes us on a "personal tour of Japan" and teaches us the finer points of local etiquette. Traveling isn't just about seeing the sights and eating your way around town. Fo, "Perfect travel guide with a comic book flair that is sure to appeal to travelers who plan to visit Japan. Also, a great guide that shows Japanese culture in a fun light." -- YABooksCentral.com, "Each chapter opens with a with a well-conceived list of Japanese vocabulary words and the back matter offers a directory of suggested sightseeing locations as well as web-based travel resources. A useful title for teens daydreaming about traveling to Japan" - Booklist, "What could be a more fitting format for a travel guide on modern Japan than a comic book? Relying on delightful cartoon illustrations, this creative, nicely designed title details travel preparations, the homestay experience, food, shopping, and festivals." -- School Library Journal, "Abby Denson's Cool Japan Guide: Fun in the Land of Manga, Lucky Cats and Ramen offers great insider-tips on some of the best foods and attractions in a kicky comic book style." - Travel Channel, "What could be a more fitting format for a travel guide on modern Japan than a comic book? Relying on delightful cartoon illustrations, this creative, nicely designed title details travel preparations, the homestay experience, food, shopping, and festivals. Readers will get a strong sense of all that the country has to offer: manga, anime, onsens (or hot springs), karaoke bars, and much more. [...]Useful websites, handy apps, emergency information, and a list of recommended places to visit can be found at the back of the book, along with a basic map. VERDICT: Those fascinated by Japan will enjoy this amusing and educational romp." - School Library Journal, "Abby Denson's Cool Japan Guide: Fun in the Land of Manga, Lucky Cats and Ramen offers great insider-tips on some of the best foods and attractions in a kicky comic book style." -- Travel Channel, "Perfect travel guide with a comic book flair that is sure to appeal to travelers who plan to visit Japan. Also a great guide that shows Japanese culture in a fun light." -- YABooksCentral.com, "Comic book artist and food blogger Denson (Dolltopia) fills this hip and handy travel guide with her expertise as a frequent visitor to Japan and her bright and vibrant illustrations." -- Publishers Weekly
