Tonoharu HC (2008-2016 Top Shelf) comic books

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Part 1!" Story and art by Lars Martinson. Daniel Wells begins a new life as an assistant junior high school teacher in the rural Japanese village of Tonoharu. Isolated from those around him by cultural and language barriers, he leads a monastic existence, peppered only by his inept pursuit of the company of a fellow American who lives a few towns over. But contrary to appearances, Dan isn't the only foreigner to call Tonoharu home. Across town, a group of wealthy European eccentrics board in a one-time Buddhist temple, for reasons that remain obscure to their gossiping neighbors. Top Shelf is proud to distribute the Xeric award-winning graphic novel from Lars Martinson. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Lars Martinson. Story and art by Lars Martinson. As the months go by, Dan Wells settles into his life as an assistant junior high school teacher in the rural Japanese village of Tonoharu. Isolated from those around him by language and cultural barriers, he leads a solitary existence, until the day an unrequited crush extends him a dinner invitation. Dan's quiet life will expand in unexpected directions. But will this be beneficial - or detrimental? Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.