Sakai's

While Sakai's family name is Japanese and the subject matter concerns Japan, the mode in which Yojimbo is published and tells its stories is entirely that of the American independent comic book.

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The series is for all-ages, and it is one of the few works that is truly all ages, as everyone can appreciate Sakai's detailed artwork, and the stories are educational to readers from 8 to 88 at 89, you stop liking Usagi Yojimbo, I am afraid.

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As suggested earlier, Volume 2 is a good jumping-on point though Sakai's craft was still evolving at that point.

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Sakai's book has sold 150,000 copies -- a big hit.

LOSER DOG NATION 2007

Sakai's linework would be stunning on large and glossy print.

YAFQ: Omnibuses? David S. Carter 2007

Inside the van it was sweltering and the smell of Sakai's breath was stronger than the odor of industrial disinfectant.

The Concrete Blond Connelly, Michael, 1956- 1994

Inside the van it was sweltering and the smell of Sakai's breath was stronger than the odor of industrial disinfectant.

The Concrete Blonde Connelly, Michael, 1956- 1994

Sakai's gloved hands rolled up the sleeves of the dead man's shirt.

The Concrete Blonde Connelly, Michael, 1956- 1994

Sakai's gloved hands rolled up the sleeves of the dead man's shirt.

The Black Echo Connelly, Michael, 1956- 1992

A fierce light kindled the old Sakai's eyes, which boded evil for anyone who attempted to disturb the quietude of their present rambling life.

My Friends the Savages Notes and Observations of a Perak settler (Malay Peninsula) Giovanni Battista Cerruti 1882