Seattle Samurai: The Book.

〝In praise of Samurai Sam - The beauty of Sam Goto’s art is that it provides observations on life to those of us who may not like to read books. He tells his stories using comic book characters living their Japanese American lives. They make us laugh, they make us cry, and in the end Sam makes us believe that everything will work out fine. If samurai are warriors, then Samurai Sam is a gentle one.〞

〝Seattle Samurai by Kelly Goto is a captivating journey through the rich, illustrated cartoon storytelling of her father, Sam Goto. This visual masterpiece vividly captures the Japanese American experience, blending history, art, and culture in a way that will leave readers both enlightened, uplifted, and inspired.〞

〝Sharing this unique and insightful retelling of Japanese American history is more important than ever in order to help younger generations learn about the experiences and challenges of their parents and grandparents.〞

〝The comic strips of Sam Goto bring to life pivotal moments in the history of the Seattle Japanese American community, from immigration through mass removal and incarceration to the rebuilding of social connections upon their return – memories and feelings that would otherwise be lost to time. Kelly Goto blends her meticulous text with photos and memorabilia that contextualize her father’s work into a cohesive narrative. Her beautiful book design is given a hand-crafted treatment by Chin Music Press to create a gorgeous collection that is a feast for the eyes, one that any family will treasure. Highly recommended.〞