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Ann Xu

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Review: ‘Shadow Life’ Is A Quirky, Yet Poignant Look At Life And Death

Kumiko is getting older, but she’s not ready to give up her independence, much to the dismay of her daughters.

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April 12, 2021 James Ferguson 2590 Views Ann Xu, comics, First Second Books, Hiromi Goto, Review, Shadow Life
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Preview: Fighting For Her Life Against Death In ‘Shadow Life’

Next week sees the release of Shadow Life from writer Hiromi Goto and artist Ann Xu, published by First Second

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March 27, 2021 James Ferguson 1997 Views Ann Xu, comics, First Second Books, Hiromi Goto, Shadow Life
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A Smackdown With Death Awaits In ‘Shadow Life’ This March

First Second Books has announced Shadow Life, an original graphic novel mixing wry, slice-of-life literary fiction with magical Miyazaki-esque elements.

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February 5, 2021 James Ferguson 2718 Views Ann Xu, comics, First Second Books, Hiromi Goto, Shadow Life

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