Overview
The Man Without Talent is a groundbreaking work of literary manga by celebrated cartoonist Yoshiharu Tsuge.
Published by New York Review Comics, this volume is translated by Ryan Holmberg and includes an insightful historical essay exploring Tsuge’s influence on graphic literature.
Synopsis
The story follows Sukezō Sukegawa, a semi-autobiographical stand-in for the author who abandons his career as a comic artist.
Sukezō tries to support his family through a series of unusual and doomed business ventures, including selling river stones, dealing vintage cameras, and operating a ferry.
Tsuge delivers a humorous, poetic, and unflinching self-portrait of artistic frustration and the quiet struggle for dignity.
Page Count: 240 pages
The material is paper and ink. The condition is good. Dimensions are 5.75″ L × 0.7″ D × 8.25″ H.
