Release Event: Samuel Sattin
We're thrilled to welcome author Samuel Sattin back to Kinokuniya San Francisco for the third time to celebrate the release of his newest graphic novel, UNICO: LOST!
Join us for a special signing event featuring the latest chapter in the acclaimed reimagining of Osamu Tezuka's beloved classic. UNICO: LOST is the thrilling third installment in the series, adapted by Samuel Sattin and beautifully illustrated by the award-winning duo Gurihiru.
Originally created by the legendary Osamu Tezuka, the "God of Manga" and creator of Astro Boy, Unico returns in an unforgettable new adventure filled with wonder, heart, and stunning artwork. Whether you're a lifelong Tezuka fan or discovering Unico for the first time, this is a journey you won't want to miss.
Come meet Samuel Sattin, get your books signed, and celebrate the return of one of manga's most beloved characters at Kinokuniya San Francisco!
About the Artists
SAMUEL SATTIN is an American writer. His books include Buzzing, Side Quest, The Silent End, and (as co-author) both A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga and The Essential Anime Guide: 50 Iconic Films, Standout Series, and Cult Masterpieces. He has also adapted the Academy Award-nominated films Wolfwalkers, Song of the Sea, and The Secret of Kells to the graphic novel format. He graduated with an MFA in comics from the California College of the Arts and works as a studio writer for Schulz Creative Associates, aka Snoopy Central. Samuel resides with his wife in Northern California and travels frequently to Japan.
GURIHIRU is an Eisner Award-winning illustration team based out of Saitama, Japan. Though widely known for their work in American comics, they also work in games, manga, and anime in Japan. Their clients include Disney Japan, Nintendo, Square Enix, Tsuburaya Production, and many others. Major works include It's Jeff, Superman Smashes the Klan, Gwenpool, The Unstoppable Wasp, and Spider-Man & Venom: Double Trouble.
OSAMU TEZUKA (1928-1989) was a visionary Japanese cartoonist, animator, and film producer. His prolific output, pioneering techniques, and innovative redefinitions revolutionized Japanese comics and anime and he is often honored as the "God of Manga."
Synopsis
Lost and alone in a windswept desert, Unico seeks help from the Fey queen Titania. But danger lurks. The goddess Venus and the monstrous hunter, Iver, remain bent on destroying Unico. Meanwhile, Starrow, a celestial scientist, trains Unico's friends, the cats Chloe and Toast, to travel across time and space. But can they reach Unico before Venus does?