Star-Crafter — Chapter 3: One Summer
24 pages, from shakyamuni scans, released Aug 1, 2023.
Volume 1
Description
Consists of several short, poetic stories revolving around themes of love, childhood, and introspection. With her intricate, cut-out line drawings and sensitive style, Nakano immerses us in a world of hauntingly nostalgic beauty, blending everyday struggles with a touch of fantasy. The stories include that of a woman who applies makeup to conceal her beauty from the eyes of other men, reserving herself for her lover; an author who discovers an elf in his garden; and a little boy who encounters a fantastical being capable of controlling the stars. These are all small, captivating tales to be savored slowly. A carefully crafted collection of stories, where each word and illustration is infused with poetry.
Chapters (5)
- Chapter 5: TaffyVol. 1
- Chapter 4: Swan SongVol. 1
- Chapter 3: One SummerVol. 1
- Chapter 2: Chinese Lizard's TailVol. 1
- Chapter 1: Star-crafterVol. 1