Kunito Tsurita was an early #female alt #manga artist pioneer. Good critical anthology, but mostly for the #comic history buff. Interesting, but nothing more #book #bookwyrm
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Kunito Tsurita was the pioneering alt manga artist whose publication ushered in a new era of graphic storytelling. Though her work may not have aged as well as some of her contemporaries, it is a testament to a particular moment in time and should be considered as such. It bears the mark of a young artist still honing their craft, and the circumstances of Tsurita's life - marred by terminal illness - are evident in the often dark and wistful nature of her work. The collection, accompanied by a critical introduction, is a valuable addition to any historian's library. However, for the casual reader, Tsurita's work may be of more historical interest than aesthetic enjoyment.
