Botchan (1906) is a comic novel whose enduring appeal continues to entertain generations of Japanese readers. It's main character is a newly graduated Tokyo-bred young man sent to teach mathematics at middle school in an out of the way locality. As a young boy, Botchan, as he was fondly called by the household help Kiyo, is destined to be the black sheep of the family. His relationship with his father and brother is civil at best. Kiyo is the only one who was patient with him and who believed he will amount to something great. But he can be a bit foolish as he runs to all kinds of trouble.

Read the entire article here:
http://booktrek.blogspot.com/2013/03/botchan-natsume-soseki.html

“Are you interested in learning more about life, the universe and everything? It's probably safe to assume that you are. If you're not, you might want to quickly check that you still have a pulse. Perhaps, whilst you'd certainly like to learn more about these issues, you've been struggling to find a suitably qualified guide. If this is the case, you will no doubt welcome the arrival of science's favourite son Professor Albert Einstein – the cartoon time traveller who is waiting to take you on a journey by starlight.”

Read more: http://www.scienceomega.com/article/846/journey-by-starlight-an-interview-with-dr-ian-flitcroft#ixzz2NXmvMefT

“One Peace Books confirmed with ANN on Monday that it has licensed Ichiya Sazanami's Black Bard and Shohei Manabe's Smuggler manga. The company will release both titles in their entirety this year.

Here is the full article (The covers here are previous Japanese covers. Ours will be updated!):
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-03-04/one-peace-books-adds-ichiya-sazanami-black-bard-shohei-manabe-smuggler-manga

“McNally Jackson in NYC is one of my favorite bookshops. If you're interested in translations it's a great place to browse for new authors. On my last visit, inspired by Yoka Ogawo's Revenge, I headed straight for the Japanese shelf. What I discovered was a sweet little book by a publisher I'd never heard of: One Peace Books.”
-Book Sexy Review

Read the full article here:
http://booksexyreview.com/2013/02/18/3-strange-tales-by-ryunosuke-akutagawa-translated-from-the-original-japanese-by-glenn-anderson/

“Having recently discovered Fred Van Lente's excellent Action Philosophers series, I'm already sold on the idea that, when it comes to complex ideas, comics can make a fine preparatory point for those of us who've come to expect pictures with our words. Ian Flitcroft and Britt Spencer's Journey By Starlight: A Time Traveler's Guide to Life, the Universe, and Everything applies a similar approach to quantum physics, taking readers through the life, mind and theories of Albert Einstein.”

Read the full article here:
http://www.shelfabuse.com/news/comic-news/einstein-lives-journey-starlight/

One Peace Books has a new title on sale in a couple of weeks, Journey by Starlight, on sale March 1st! And we were lucky enough to have Publishers Weekly give us a review! Check it out! Nice little pre-pub press to get the word out! Thanks PW!

“In an intricate and detailed comic, Albert Einstein is recruited to tell the story of the makings of the universe, in just a little over 200 pages. Einstein zooms through the cosmos, filling in his nameless travel companion on not only how the universe works, but also about the people behind the theories and ideas that helped move society past fear and superstition of the sciences.”
- PW

Read the full article here:
http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-935548-23-2

Chopsticks is a free magazine distributed throughout New York City that covers Japanese culture and society. You can pick up a copy at almost any Japanese establishment in the city. This month they reviewed our new title 3 Strange Tales by the father of the Japanese short story Ryunosuke Akutagawa. To find out where to pick up a copy, click the link below:
http://www.chopsticksny.com/

Gifts for a Stylish Cat introduced our book Kitty Crafts:

If you have a cat lover who is also a do-it-yourself-er on your gift list, Kitty Jones Kitty Crafts ($12.63) is the book you've been looking for! Jen Curry divides the book into two sections. ¡ÈPlay¡É has all sorts of things to make for the kitty of the home – scratchers, toys and even a cat house – and ¡ÈHome¡É shows simple ways to incorporate modern cat designs into your home.

Read the blog here:
http://ihavecat.com/2012-holiday-gift-guide-2/for-cat-lovers/

First review on a new title. On sale today! Perfect timing!

“The translations of three (plus one) stories, by Glenn Anderson, sounded simple and conversational. They are a perfect sampler of the most intense stories by the acknowledged “father of the Japanese short story”.”
- Goodreads

Read the full article here:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/451331211

One universal concern of childhood is thoughts of the future. Children all wonder if they will grow up to be what they wish and hope for. In this unique photographic journey around the globe, author Takashi Owaki interviews children about their dreams for their lives.

Visiting Mexico, Russia, China, and Finland, as well as nine other countries, Owaki asks children what they want to be when they grow up. Their answers are surprising and refreshing, and often express the cultural values they live with. Their world is photographed, and a snippet of their daily activities is also included.

Children delight in learning about different cultures. When sharing on a topic dear to their hearts, they enjoy the experience even more. Dreams Around the World will captivate children as they explore new worlds through others' dreams.

Read it here:
http://bergersbookreviews.com/2012/11/05/dreams-around-the-world/