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The Walking Man by Jiro Taniguchi

In The Walking Man, a seinen manga graphic novel by Jiro Taniguchi, an everyday salary man discovers the simple pleasures of his town as he goes on his daily strolls. Gorgeously illustrated, this simple yet delightful story published by Fanfare / Ponent Mon dazzles the eye and calms the mind.
The Walking Man by Jiro Taniguchi - Review
Jiro Taniguchi's beautifully-illustrated manga The Walking Man captures a Japanese town as seen through the eyes of an everyday salary man. This award-winning Japanese comic book lacks the high-energy drama of most shonen manga, but instead delivers a wistful story that will leave you with a smile on your face. Read a review of this gekiga (graphic novel) published by Fanfare / Ponent Mon.
2007 Eisner Award Nominee: The Walking Man
Nominated in the "Best U.S. Edition of International Material - Japan" category for the 2007 Eisner Awards, The Walking Man is featured in this gallery of Eisner manga nominees.
Fanfare Ponent Mon: The Walking Man
See a preview of pages and artwork from Jiro Taniguchi's The Walking Man, a nouvelle manga / seinen manga graphic novel published by Fanfare UK / Ponent Mon.
MadinkBeard Review: The Walking Man
Derik, a comic artist, librarian and a comics blogger too gives Jiro Taniguchi's The Walking Man a thoughtful once-over, noting its strengths (and its weaknesses) from an artist's point of view.
Manga Life Review: The Walking Man
Citing the "stunning details" in its artwork, Manga Life reviewer Dan Polley marvels at the light-hearted, peaceful story of Jiro Taniguchi's The Walking Man and how it reminds readers of the "beauty of simple things."

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