70. Retazu [Letters]

Author

Written and illustrated by Kudo Noriko

Publisher

Kaiseisha

Year

2009

NDL call number

Y17-N09-J1022

Commentary

This work depicts letters sent to important friends across beautiful pictures on opposing pages of two-page spreads. The contrast between the heart-warming pictures, illustrated with a gentle touch, and the realistic looking stamps affixed to the letters is impressive.