Overview
A compelling, insightful, and hopeful must-read for making sense of the world we live in.
Pandemics, wars, societal inequalities
Have humans remained the same for 3,000 years?
In this captivating collection of dialogues, renowned manga artist, writer and painter Mari Yamazaki and art historian Nicole Coolidge Rousmaniere–lead curator of the “Art of Manga” exhibition at the de Young Museum and The Brooklyn Museum–explore the patterns of human history to find a roadmap for optimism in the modern world.
Drawing from their shared “outsider” experiences while living abroad as teenagers and their lifelong pursuit of art and history across cultures, Yamazaki and Rousmaniere blend personal reflections and a global perspective. Their journey reveals profound truths about karma, the power of isolation and the intellect of humor.
Also included is Yamazaki’s manga short story Palmyra at the Museum, originally created for the Louvre No. 9 special exhibition in Japan.
Pandemics, wars, societal inequalities
Have humans remained the same for 3,000 years?
In this captivating collection of dialogues, renowned manga artist, writer and painter Mari Yamazaki and art historian Nicole Coolidge Rousmaniere–lead curator of the “Art of Manga” exhibition at the de Young Museum and The Brooklyn Museum–explore the patterns of human history to find a roadmap for optimism in the modern world.
Drawing from their shared “outsider” experiences while living abroad as teenagers and their lifelong pursuit of art and history across cultures, Yamazaki and Rousmaniere blend personal reflections and a global perspective. Their journey reveals profound truths about karma, the power of isolation and the intellect of humor.
Also included is Yamazaki’s manga short story Palmyra at the Museum, originally created for the Louvre No. 9 special exhibition in Japan.
While major retailers like Amazon may carry Happiness Theories, we specialize in bulk book sales and offer personalized service from our friendly, book-smart team based in Portland, Oregon. We’re proud to offer a Price Match Guarantee and a streamlined ordering experience from people who truly care.
We’re trusted by over 75,000 customers, many of whom return time and again. Want proof? Just check out our 25,000+ customer reviews—real feedback from people who love how we do business.
Prefer to talk to a real person? Our Book Specialists are here Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST and ready to help with your bulk order of Happiness Theories.