Oishinbo: Fish, Sushi and Sashimi, Vol. 4: A la Carte

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Oishinbo: Fish, Sushi and Sashimi, Vol. 4: A la Carte
Authors and Contributors      By (artist) Akira Hanasaki
By (author) Tetsu Kariya
SeriesOishinbo
Series part Volume No. 4
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:276
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 146
Category/GenreRomance
Graphic novels: Manga
ISBN/Barcode 9781421521428
ClassificationsDewey:FIC
Audience
General
Illustrations 0; 0

Publishing Details

Publisher Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Imprint Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Publication Date 21 July 2009
Publication Country United States

Description

The best selling and most beloved food manga of all time! As part of the celebrations for its 100th anniversary, the publishers of the Tozai News have commissioned the creation of the "Ultimate Menu," a model meal embodying the pinnacle of Japanese cuisine. This all-important task has been entrusted to journalist Yamaoka Shiro, an inveterate cynic who possesses no initiative--but also an incredibly refined palate and an encyclopedic knowledge of food. Yamaoka and his father, Kaibara Yuzan, have never enjoyed an ideal father-son relationship. In fact, it's about as far from ideal as possible, and when they start arguing about food--which they inevitably do--the sparks really fly. In this volume of Oishinbo the subject of dispute is fish, starting with the question of whether mackerel can ever be truly good sashimi. Later, things come to a head during the "Salmon Match," which pits father against son in an epic contest to develop the best dish before a panel of judges. Will Yamaoka finally defeat Kaibara? Or will he once again be left in his father's shadow?

Author Biography

Manga writer and essayist extraordinaire Tetsu Kariya graduated from prestigious Tokyo University. Kariya was employed with a major advertising agency before making his debut as a manga writer in 1974 when he teamed up with legendary manga artist Ryoichi Ikegami to create Otoko Gumi (Male Gang). The worlds of food and manga were forever changed in 1983 when Kariya, together with artist Akira Hanasaki, created the immensely popular and critically acclaimed Oishinbo.