CA – Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month With Cartoonists
May 29, 2018 by Colin Solan
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Join The Lev in a conversation with cartoonists Jen Wang, MariNaomi, and Yumi Sakugawa on Thursday, May 31st at 7:30 PM to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
ABOUT JEN WANG
Jen Wang is a cartoonist, author and illustrator living in Los Angeles. She is the author of The Prince and the Dressmaker, Koko Be Good, and co-author of the New York Times Bestselling graphic novel In Real Life with Cory Doctorow. Her work has also appeared in Los Angeles Magazine, The Believer, Hazlitt, Slate, and McSweeney’s. She has also written for the Adventure Time and Lumberjanes comic series. She is the co-founder and organizer of the annual festival Comics Arts Los Angeles.
ABOUT MARINAOMI
MariNaomi is the award-winning author and illustrator of Kiss & Tell: A Romantic Resume, Dragon’s Breath and Other True Stories, Turning Japanese, I Thought YOU Hated ME, and the Life on Earth trilogy. Her work has appeared in over sixty print publications and has been featured on websites such as The Rumpus, LA Review of Books, Midnight Breakfast and BuzzFeed. She is the founder of the Cartoonists of Color Database and the Queer Cartoonists Database.
ABOUT YUMI SAKUGAWA
Yumi Sakugawa is an Ignatz Awards nominated comic book artist and the author of The Little Book of Life Hacks, I Think I Am in Friend-Love With You and Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One with the Universe. Her comics have also appeared in The Believer, Bitch, the Best American NonRequired Reading 2014, The Rumpus, Folio, Fjords Review, and other publications. She has also exhibited multimedia installations at the Japanese American National Museum and the Smithsonian Arts & Industries Building. A graduate from the fine art program of University of California, Los Angeles, she lives in Los Angeles.
The Lev
214 Lincoln Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90291
SF – There is No Right Way to Meditate Signing
October 16, 2015 by Colin Solan
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Yumi Sakugawa appears at The Booksmith on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 7:30pm!
Award-winning artist Yumi Sakugawa’s book There is No Right Way to Meditate is an illustrated guide on how to lead a more peaceful and balanced life. it’s also a tour through the ups and downs of life, and offers awesome and relatable advice on how we can all love ourselves a little more as we weather our collective emotional storms. Brilliant, beautiful, badass, and with captivating ink illustrations and encouraging ideas, this new work is as enchanting as Yumi’s previous titles, I Think I’m in Friend-Love with You and Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One with the Universe.
Yumi Sakugawa is a comic book artist, illustrator, and the author of I Think I Am in Friend-Love with You and Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One with the Universe. A graduate from the fine art program of University of California, Los Angeles, she is a regular comic contributor to WonderHowTo and The Rumpus. Her short comic stories have been selected as Notable Comics of 2012 and 2013 by the Best American Comics Anthology editors (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), and her comic works have also been published in Bitch, The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2014, Folio, Fjords Review, Slake, and other publications. She lives in Los Angeles.
The Booksmith
1644 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 863-8688
CA – There Is No Right Way to Meditate Signing
October 14, 2015 by Colin Solan
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Yumi Sakugawa signs at Skylight Books on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 7:30 pm!
Press Release:
In There Is No Right Way to Meditate, award-winning artist Yumi Sakugawa helps you tap into your inner self and finally find the peace that you’ve been seeking. Each page offers a unique perspective on how to lead a more mindful life, with captivating ink illustrations and encouraging words like, “it’s okay if the only thing you did today was breathe.” From simple ways to get rid of a bad mood to instructions for making your intentions come true, her lessons will inspire you to become more aware of the present moment and find stillness no matter where you go.
Yumi Sakugawa is an Ignatz Awards nominated comic book artist and the author of I Think I Am in Friend-Love With You and Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One With The Universe. Her comics have also appeared in The Believer, Bitch, the Best American NonRequired Reading 2014, The Rumpus, Folio, Fjords Review, and other publications. A graduate from the fine art program of University of California, Los Angeles, she lives in Los Angeles.
Skylight Books
1818 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
323.660.1175
SF – Yumi Sakugawa Signs
September 15, 2014 by Colin Solan
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Yumi Sakugawa signs at Mission: Comics & Art on Monday, October 6, 2014 at 6:00 pm!
Mission: Comics & Art
3520 20th St. Suite B, San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-1545
CA – Yumi Sakugawa Signing
September 12, 2014 by Colin Solan
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Yumi Sakugawa signs at Skylight Books on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 7:30 pm!
Press Release:
Please join us as one of Skylight Books’ favorite (and best-selling) artists celebrates the launch of her newest book.
Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One with the Universe erases the boundaries of the standard self-help book and sets you free on a visual journey of self-discovery. Inside you will find nine metaphysical lessons set against a surreal backdrop of intricate ink illustrations and dreamlike instructions that require you to open your heart to unexplored inner landscapes. From setting fire to your anxieties to sharing a cup of tea with your inner demons, you will learn how to let go and truly connect with the world around you.
Whether you need a little inspiration or a completely new life direction, Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One with the Universe provides you with the necessary push to find your true path—and a whimsical adventure to enjoy on the way there.
Yumi Sakugawa is a comic book artist and the author of I Think I Am in Friend-Love with You. She is a regular comic contributor to The Rumpus and Wonderhowto.com, and her short comic stories “Mundane Fortunes for the Next Ten Billion Years” and “Seed Bomb” were selected as Notable Comics of 2012 and 2013 respectively by the Best American Comics series editors (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt). Her comics have also appeared in Bitch, the Best American NonRequired Reading 2014, Folio, Fjords Review, and other publications. A graduate from the fine art program of University of California, Los Angeles, she lives in southern California. Visit her on the web at www.yumisakugawa.com.
Skylight Books
1818 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Tel: 323.660.1175
TX – Yumi Sakugawa Signs
September 11, 2014 by Colin Solan
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Yumi Sakugawa appears at Austin Books & Comics on Wednesday, October 1st from 4:00 – 7:00 pm to celebrate the release of her new book, Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One with the Universe!
Austin Books & Comics
5002 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 454-4197
MD – SPX Kick-Off Party
August 26, 2014 by Colin Solan
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Big Planet Comics is proud to welcome 4 amazing artists to kickoff their brand new comics: MariNaomi, Yumi Sakugawa, James Kochalka, and Box Brown on Friday, September 12th from 7:00 – 10:00 pm!
Come for readings from their new works debuting at the Small Press Expo
MariNaomi’s new graphic novel: Dragon’s Breath and Other True Stories
Yumi Sakugawa’s new graphic novel: Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One With the Universe
James Kochalka’s new graphic novel: FUNGUS: The Unbearable Rot of Being
Box Brown’s new anthology volume: Number 2
They will also be signing and perhaps creating some art for the audience? Snacks and drinks will be served.
Big Planet Comics
7315 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
301-699-0498
