{"product_id":"9788418309458","title":"SADA ABE OR THE OBSCENE FLOWER","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSada Abe and the Obscene Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis graphic novel investigates the tragic and fascinating true story of Sada Abe, a Japanese woman who committed a crime in 1936 that shocked the country. Through a striking and well-documented visual narrative, the authors reconstruct Sada's life from a childhood marked by sexual violence, her time in the world of geishas and prostitution, up to the fateful outcome with her lover. The work does not simply recount the events, but explores the deep social contradictions, desire, and the female condition in pre-war Japan, offering a raw and human look at a figure shrouded in myth and scandal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work delves into the biography of Sada Abe, from her birth in Tokyo in 1905 to her disappearance. It recounts how, at the age of fifteen, she suffered a sexual assault that marked her life. Her family introduced her to the geisha trade, and she subsequently became a prostitute. The story focuses on her relationship with Kichizo Ishida, her employer and lover, and the crime she committed against him: murder and castration. The graphic novel is not limited to the criminal facts, but contextualizes her story within the rigid social and gender structures of Imperial Japan, exploring the psychological and emotional motivations that led Sada to such an extreme act. It is a visual reconstruction that seeks to understand the person behind the myth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGender-based violence and sexual abuse in early 20th-century Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe objectification and exploitation of women in the contexts of prostitution and geishas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between individual desire and oppressive social norms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe construction of myth and media fascination surrounding a crime of passion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory and the recovery of a transgressive female figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis graphic novel is recommended for readers interested in true crime with a social and documented approach, as well as those looking for true stories that explore female psychology and social criticism. It is also suitable for fans of adult comics and graphic non-fiction who address historical and controversial topics with narrative and visual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA contextualized and human view of a famous criminal case, beyond the morbid curiosity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA visual analysis of the power and gender dynamics in 1930s Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA high-quality graphic work that combines historical rigor with a powerful emotional narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to reflect on the social construction of the \"femme fatale\" figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Botton, Michele; Sartori, Pietro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ponent Mon Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Graphic novels: true stories and non-fiction, Comics and graphic novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Ponent Mon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: November 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 850 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work stands out for its ability to address a gruesome story from a documentary and social perspective, avoiding sensationalism. The combination of expressive drawing and a well-researched narrative makes \"Sada Abe and the Obscene Flower\" a relevant read for those seeking to understand the roots of a myth and the realities of a woman trapped between desire and oppression. Its value lies in offering a complex and nuanced portrait of a historical figure, inviting reflection on universal themes such as violence, sexuality, and freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PONENT MON COMICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405694099803,"sku":"9788418309458","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841830945.jpg?v=1781830181","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418309458","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}