This is Dave Boyer's 2010 photojournalism book. It's a personal story about Japan using his fine art photography. Most of the book is carefully translated into Japanese. A unique "living room table" sized gift book (size 13x11 inches or 33x28 cm) similar to other fine art photography albums. If someone really admires the good people of Japan, they will enjoy reading Boyer's personal story in both English and Japanese. Look also for the eBook version. And future books about Japan as a series.

Please note: This is not a "how to" book on drawing animé or manga. Nor is it a strict travel guide. It is more of a visual conversation between Dave Boyer and the reader about Japan in 2010.

Rochester, New York cartoonist and caricaturist Dave 'Bippy' Boyer has drawn live caricatures in Japan since Golden Week May 1999. "Bippy" is his caricature and comic strip nickname. Through his camera and open hand of friendship, he takes you on his personal journey to affirm and respect the people of Japan.

Explore: Caricature, the shakuhachi flute, the game of Go, costume play, the JR trains and the Shinkansen.
See a future Shinkansen "bullet train" model telling of a real train that is planned to travel over 500km an hour floating on a pulsing magnetic field by 2020.

"Bippy" breaks down stereotypes about people as he draws their caricature. Bippy affirms people.
Dave wishes to humbly thank you for adding his photography personal story to your fine library.