This captivating story of Hiroshima was one of the original Japanese manga series. New and unabridged, this is an all-new translation of the author's first-person experiences of Hiroshima and its aftermath, a reminder of the suffering war brings to innocent people. Its emotions and experiences speak to children and adults everywhere. Volume One of this ten-part series details the events leading up to and immediately following the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

Translation of: Hadashi no Gen. First serialized in Japan 1972-1973. "All new translation with an introduction by Art Spiegelman"--Cover. Edited by Alan Gleason and Colin Turner.