Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey (Kakukaku Shikajika) Vol. 1

If you like her other titles, please give this one a shot! A frank, heart warming and beautiful coming of age story.

I love reading about people in the creative industry, so it was a no-brainer to pick up this autobio manga even though I've never read any of the artist's work (to my shame-- I keep meaning to!) Even though I only have a cursory familiarity with Akiko Higashimura, I really enjoyed it. She's famous for her incredible output and this first volume is largely about the origin of that work ethic. She tells her story with a lot of self-deprecating humor and charm. I think any creative person who's ever had big dreams will relate a lot to her. Even if you aren't a creative, the story-telling is funny and surprisingly moving. I found myself touched at several points. Highly recommended.

I love Princess Jellyfish and autobiographical comics and this one was awesome. She has such an unexpected origin story, with that art teacher/mentor she had! I can't wait to read the next volume.

Me gusta mas esta historia sobre la lucha de una mangaka, cada uno de sus esfuerzos la hizo quien es ahora, lo seguire comprando, me encanto'.