{"product_id":"issunboshi-a-graphic-novel-9781637150818","title":"Issunboshi: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn epic graphic novel retelling of the Japanese folktale about the one-inch Samurai, Issunboshi.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a feudal Japan where creatures of myth and folklore are real, a demon sets out to reforge an ancient weapon to take over the world. The only person who can stop him is a six-inch-tall would-be samurai, who also happens to be the final and most important piece of the weapon. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eISSUNBOSHI: A Graphic Novel\u003c\/i\u003e is a lush retelling of the classic Japanese folktale reminding us that one is not born a hero -- you must discover the courage to become one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyan Lang is a Los Angeles-based production designer and visual development artist. At a young age, he fell in love with the art and storytelling of comic books, which eventually led to a career in both animation and live-action. He has contributed to such films as \u003ci\u003eWreck-It Ralph\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMoana\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Mitchells vs The Machines\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDoctor Strange\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAvengers: Infinity War\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAvengers: Endgame\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eIssunboshi\u003c\/i\u003e is his first graphic novel endeavor. Born and raised in Hawaii, \u003ci\u003eIssunboshi\u003c\/i\u003e was one of the first folktales Ryan Lang heard in preschool and has stuck with him ever since. \u003ci\u003eIssunboshi: A Graphic Novel\u003c\/i\u003e is an epic amalgam combing one of his favorite folktales, his love for animation, and his passion for stories about what it takes to be a hero. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Oni Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50707717226770,"sku":"9781637150818","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a563e13b-fa73-4475-a3ea-f714e22eeb26.jpg?v=1734503637","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/issunboshi-a-graphic-novel-9781637150818","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}