The Good Asian #1


Book Description

Writer PORNSAK PICHETSHOTE’s long-awaited follow-up to the critically acclaimed INFIDEL with stunning art by ALEXANDRE TEFENKGI (OUTPOST ZERO)! Following Edison Hark—a haunted, self-loathing Chinese-American detective—on the trail of a killer in 1936 Chinatown, THE GOOD ASIAN is Chinatown noir starring the first generation of Americans to come of age under an immigration ban, the Chinese, as they’re besieged by rampant murders, abusive police, and a world that seemingly never changes. "Edison Hark immediately joins the ranks of Phillip Marlowe and Sam Spade in a smart, classic noir drenched in style and history."—JAMES TYNION IV (DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, Batman) "A gripping and authentic crime story from an Asian-American POV. This is the book I've been waiting for!"—CLIFF CHIANG (PAPER GIRLS) "A brittle story that takes place during an unfamiliar time in our history that is tragically all too familiar now in our present."—BRIAN AZZARELLO (100 Bullets, MOONSHINE)




The Good Asian Vol. 1


Book Description

Writer PORNSAK PICHETSHOTE’s long-awaited follow-up to the critically acclaimed INFIDEL with stunning art by ALEXANDRE TEFENKGI (OUTPOST ZERO)! Following Edison Hark—a haunted, self-loathing Chinese-American detective—on the trail of a killer in 1936 Chinatown, THE GOOD ASIAN is Chinatown noir starring the first generation of Americans to come of age under an immigration ban, the Chinese, as they’re besieged by rampant murders, abusive police, and a world that seemingly never changes. Collects THE GOOD ASIAN #1-4, plus covers by SANA TAKEDA, ANNIE WU, JEN BARTEL, DAVE JOHNSON, and more. Select praise for THE GOOD ASIAN: “Both important and incredibly fun. Don’t miss it.”—SCOTT SNYDER (Batman, NOCTERRA) “A smart, classic noir drenched in style and history."—JAMES TYNION IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, Batman) "One of the best debuts of the year… ambitious, engrossing, and relevant." – The Hollywood Reporter “Absolutely the best kind of comics noir."—KIERON GILLEN (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE, DIE) “The best noir comic I've read in years. It's taut, evocative, and though it's set nearly 100 years ago, incredibly relevant.”—G. WILLOW WILSON (Ms. Marvel) “Fantastic.”—JEFF LEMIRE (GIDEON FALLS, Sweet Tooth) "This is the book I've been waiting for."—CLIFF CHIANG (PAPER GIRLS)




The Good Asian Vol. 2


Book Description

The conclusion to the year’s most critically acclaimed new series is here! Self-loathing Chinese-American detective Edison Hark uncovers the secrets behind the murders terrorizing 1936 Chinatown and their link to his family—but exposing the truth may mean toppling everything he holds dear. Writer PORNSAK PICHETSHOTE (INFIDEL) and artist ALEXANDRE TEFENKGI (OUTPOST ZERO) wrap up their Chinatown noir starring the first generation of Americans to come of age under an immigration ban…the Chinese. Collects covers by DAVID CHOE, AFU CHAN, NIMIT MALAVIA, DAVE JOHNSON, and more, plus bonus material. Select praise for THE GOOD ASIAN: “Both important and incredibly fun.” —Scott Snyder (NOCTERRA, Batman) “One of the best debuts of the year.” —The Hollywood Reporter “A smart, classic noir drenched in style and history.” —James Tynion IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, Batman) “Could not feel more timely these days.” —Entertainment Weekly “The best noir comic I’ve read in years…incredibly relevant.” —G. Willow Wilson (Ms. Marvel) “One of the best new crime comics.” —SYFYWIRE “This is the book I’ve been waiting for.” —Cliff Chiang (PAPER GIRLS) “Fantastic.” —Jeff Lemire (GIDEON FALLS, Sweet Tooth) Collects THE GOOD ASIAN #5-10




Sources of East Asian Tradition: The modern period


Book Description

"Wm. Theodore de Bary offers a selection of essential readings from his immensely popular anthologies Sources of Chinese Tradition, Sources of Korean Tradition, and Sources of Japanese Tradition so readers can experience a concise but no less comprehensive portrait of the social, intellectual, and religious traditions of East Asia."--




American Born Chinese


Book Description

A tour-de-force by rising indy comics star Gene Yang, American Born Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to discover that he's the only Chinese-American student at his new school; the powerful Monkey King, subject of one of the oldest and greatest Chinese fables; and Chin-Kee, a personification of the ultimate negative Chinese stereotype, who is ruining his cousin Danny's life with his yearly visits. Their lives and stories come together with an unexpected twist in this action-packed modern fable. American Born Chinese is an amazing ride, all the way up to the astonishing climax. American Born Chinese is a 2006 National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature, the winner of the 2007 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album: New, an Eisner Award nominee for Best Coloring and a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. This title has Common Core Connections




White Claw - Volume 1


Book Description

Taho-the-Quick, a poacher, has an encounter with the animal totem of his people, the dragon queen, who entrusts him with the dangerous mission of carrying her egg to her dragon brothers up in the mountains. On his journey, Taho-the-Quick will not only have to fight enemies but also join forces with unexpected allies, including the mysterious White Claw, a warrior with unparalleled skills. The survival of the dragon species and that of a whole people will depend on their partnership.




The Good Asian #10 (Of 10)


Book Description

It’s blood, tears, and chaos as Hark finally uncovers the truth behind Ivy Chen’s disappearance and how it relates to his surrogate family, in the tense finale to one of the year’s most critically acclaimed hit books. “Could not feel more timely these days.” —Entertainment Weekly




Awesome Asian Americans


Book Description

Enjoy the best children's anthology of noteworthy Asian Americans. This compelling collection features 20 profiles with 60 action-packed, color illustrations. It's about time - rebel girls, rad women, little leaders, and great guys are Asian American too! Readers will enjoy learning about 20 groundbreaking citizens who have contributed to the USA. - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (actor) - Bruce Lee (martial artist) - Mindy Kaling (comedy writer) - Jeremy Lin (basketball player) - Lea Salonga (singer) - Steven Chu (Nobel prize winning physicist) - Yuri Kochiyama (activist) - Sammy Lee (Olympic diver) - Helen Zia (journalist) - Tyrus Wong (artist) - Chrissy Teigen (model/entrepreneur) - David Chang (chef) - Satya Nadella (Microsoft CEO) - Dr. Jane Luu (astronomer) - Daniel K. Inouye (senator/soldier) - Dolly Gee (lawyer/judge) - Shahid Khan (business owner) - Victoria Manolo Draves (Olympic diver) - Sono Osato (dancer) - Flossie Wong-Staal (scientist) These profiles of compelling personalities, men and women from diverse backgrounds and vocations, are brought to life with fantastic color illustrations. Immigrants and their children continue to enrich America’s culture. Discover important chapters of U.S. history not covered in school textbooks, and the marvelous accomplishments of these trailblazers. Challenged by racism, prejudice, and stereotypes, these pioneers forged ahead and became role models for generations to come. Parents and children will enjoy learning about these compelling personalities. These captivating chapters make great reading for any hour, from book reports to bedtime stories. Teachers and librarians will use this contemporary collection as a relevant resource and an accessible reference. Artist Juan Calle’s 60 dynamic color illustrations bring these fascinating and informative portraits to life. "I really enjoyed your book, a great mix of Asian-Americans from different fields and countries, with many types of stories that should inspire young readers. I learned a lot! - Milton Chen, Senior Fellow, George Lucas Educational Foundation




Infidel


Book Description

A haunted house story for the 21st century, INFIDEL follows an American Muslim woman and her multi-racial neighbors who move into a building haunted by entities that feed off xenophobia. Best-selling editor PORNSAK PICHETSHOTE (Swamp Thing, Daytripper, The Unwritten) makes his comics writing debut alongside artist extraordinaire AARON CAMPBELL (The Shadow, James Bond: Felix Leiter), award-winning colorist and editor JOSE VILLARRUBIA (Batman: Year 100, Spider-Man: Reign) and letterer / designer JEFF POWELL (SCALES AND SCOUNDRELS). Like nothing I've read beforeÉ Highly recommended. STEVE NILES (30 Days of Night, WINNEBAGO GRAVEYARD) Believable horror that's as unsettling as it is beautiful to look at. JOCK (WYTCHES) "Brilliant horror with a terrifying contemporary resonance. This feels way, way too real." - MIKE CAREY (Lucifer) Collects INFIDEL #1-5




Eagle:The Making Of An Asian-American President, Vol. 1


Book Description

Takashi Jo was just a local reporter in Japan. Why did Senator Yamaoka request he cover the senator's run for the U.S. presidency? And why has Yamaoka handed Jo a dangerous secret?