No-No Boy, John Okada's only published novel, centers on a Japanese American who refuses to fight for the country that incarcerated him and his people in World War II and is cast out by his divided community. The novel faced a similar rejection until is was rediscovered and reissued in 1976, becoming a classic of American literature. As a result of Okada's untimely death at age forty-seven, the author's life and other works have remained obscure. This collection offers the first full-length examination of Okada's development as an artist, placing recently discovered writing by Okada alongside essays that reassess his legacy. Meticulously researched biographical details, insight from friends and relatives, and a trove of photographs illuminate Okada's life in Seattle, military service, and careers as a public librarian, technical writer, and ad man. This volume is an essential companion to No-No Boy--back cover.
- | Author: Frank Abe, Greg Robinson, Floyd Cheung
- | Publisher: University Of Washington Press
- | Publication Date: Jul 03, 2018
- | Number of Pages: 376 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 0295743514
- | ISBN-13: 9780295743516
