MANOA online v. 3

Waterbridge Review has some wonderful interviews with writers, as well as reviews of books related to the Pacific Rim. Maxine Hong Kingston and Gail Tsukiyama review books for them, and recent interviews include those with the winners of the Kiriyama Prize.

The summer 2006 issue of MANOA features Yoko Tawada, Nguyen Chi Thien, Martha Collins, and many other writers and translators. In this volume—illustrated with beautiful photographs of Asia by Linda Connor—prominent and emerging Asian writers talk about the conditions under which they work, their relationships with their home countries, and the convictions that guide them. Beyond Words is ideal for classes in Asian studies, creative writing, world literature, and related subjects.

The Mainichi is seeking media organizations to actively participate in spreading the news of the Hibakusha Project. If your organization would like to be involved and you need more details, contact them at mdnmsn@mbx.mainichi.co.jp.