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Synopsis
Isamu Noguchi is one of the most important sculptors of all time. You know his work without even knowing you know: His Akari lamps changed the way modern buildings light their space. But before he was important, he was a kid. This is his story. Noguchi was a Japanese American artist who gave the world light. The world, however, was not always so giving in return. Growing up mixed-race, born in the United States but raised in Japan, Noguchi found himself perceived as an outsider who did not belong in either country. Unable to identify fully as either Japanese or American, he conceived of himself as a snail, capable of retreating into his creative shell when the world did not embrace him. Through his art, the Snail could shape, hold, and create light―to conquer the darkness without. Poetic and searing, heart-wrenching and exquisite, Emily Hughes’s paean to creativity explores emotions ravaged by a history of Japanese incarceration, the effects of personal isolation, and the power of art to heal those wounds.
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About the Author
Emily Hughes is the illustrator for the beloved Charlie and Mouse series and EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A TREEHOUSE. She was born in Hawaii and lives and works in the United Kingdom.
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Isamu Noguchi is one of the most important sculptors of all time. This is his story. Noguchi was a Japanese American artist who gave the world light. But the world was not so giving in return. Growing up mixed-race, born in the United States and raised in Japan, Noguchi found himself perceived as an outsider who did not belong in either country. Unable to identify fully as either Japanese or American, he turned to his art to shape, hold, and create light-to conquer the darkness without. Poetic and searing, heart-wrenching and exquisite, Emily Hughes's paean to creativity explores emotions ravaged by a history of Japanese incarceration, the effects of personal isolation, and the power of art to heal those wounds.
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Seller: Zoom Books Company, Lynden, WA, U.S.A.
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Condition: very_good. Hughes, Emily (illustrator). Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZBV.179720467X.VG
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Hughes, Emily (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00109212244
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Seller: MatSamstore, Chantilly, VA, U.S.A.
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Condition: Fair. Hughes, Emily (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 10-28-2025_MA_868K_H0000R1L
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Hughes, Emily (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G179720467XI3N00
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Hughes, Emily (illustrator). Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G179720467XI5N10
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Hughes, Emily (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G179720467XI4N10
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Hughes, Emily (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G179720467XI3N10
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Hughes, Emily (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G179720467XI3N00
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hughes, Emily (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_467350859
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hughes, Emily (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_456661616