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The Adventures of Kenzo the Fisherman: A Hero's JourneyBy Jiaqi Gao
This book is full of action and surprises, and it stretches the imagination, tugs at the heartstrings, and reminds us of what really matters in life.
Gary Larson
The Adventures of Kenzo the Fisherman: A Hero’s Journey, is the story of Kenzo, the village fisher, who sets out to rescue the village maiden, Mishu, from a fiendish monster “with many arms” who has kidnapped her.
Kenzo, who comes from a long line of fishermen, is the best fisher in his coastal fishing village. He’s 34 years old, hardworking, good-natured, and still unmarried. Mishu is 22 years old and said to be the most beautiful unmarried woman in the village. Mishu has had a crush on Kenzo since she was 12 years old, but Kenzo first rebuffed her because she was too young. Later, he has failed to notice the beautiful person she has become.
Kenzo sets out to save Mishu. The two of them must then set out to save one other, their village, and their entire country.
Included with the book are a treasure trove of historical colored plate photographs, drawings, map, paintings, block prints, some of which have rarely been seen because they were not on display, and they were in the archives of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and other private collections.
Portions of the Proceeds will be donated to Heal the Bay, Habitat for Humanity, and The Inland Valley Humane Society ASPCA.