--- product_id: 3714561 title: "NonNonBa" price: "€ 78.64" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/3714561-nonnonba store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # NonNonBa **Price:** € 78.64 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** NonNonBa - **How much does it cost?** € 78.64 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/3714561-nonnonba) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The first English translation of Mizuki's best-loved work NonNonBa is the definitive work by acclaimed Gekiga-ka Shigeru Mizuki, a poetic memoir detailing his interest in yokai (spirit monsters). Mizuki's childhood experiences with yokai influenced the course of his life and oeuvre; he is now known as the forefather of yokai manga. His spring 2011 book, Onward Towards Our Noble Deaths , was featured on PRI's The World , where Marco Werman scored a coveted interview with one of the most famous visual artists working in Japan today. Within the pages of NonNonBa , Mizuki explores the legacy left him by his childhood explorations of the spirit world, explorations encouraged by his grandmother, a grumpy old woman named NonNonBa. NonNonBa is a touching work about childhood and growing up, as well as a fascinating portrayal of Japan in a moment of transition. NonNonBa was the first manga to win the Angoulême Prize for Best Album. Much like its namesake, NonNonBa is at once funny and nostalgic, grounded in a sociohistorical context and floating in the world of the supernatural. Translated from the Japanese by Jocelyne Allen. Review: wonderful - A beautiful graphic memoir about Mizuki's childhood and his relationship with yōkai. Review: An Autobiographical Fable - Shigeru Mizuki is a one of Japan’s golden age Manga artists known for popularizing the Yokai genre (ghost stories) with his tales of Kitaro. His works have inspired artists like Junji Ito and Scott McCloud. In his autobiographical fable Nonnonba we learn about the early childhood experiences that led Mizuki to become a manga artist. His first exposure to the world of the supernatural were the stories told by a grandmotherly figure whom is parents called Nonnonba. The story blends personal stories with light supernatural encounters where the reader is left to determine how much is real. All of the characters (human or yokai) are brought to life with deft caricature. It’s a testament that an artist can communicate heavy emotions with a light cartoony style. Deeply personal and yet wildly imaginative, Nonnonba, redefined what autobio comics can be. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #468,619 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #82 in Drawn & Quarterly Comic & Graphic Novels #13,532 in Manga Comics & Graphic Novels | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 176 Reviews | ## Images ![NonNonBa - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91c0Gl2Mv8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ wonderful *by M***Y on May 12, 2025* A beautiful graphic memoir about Mizuki's childhood and his relationship with yōkai. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Autobiographical Fable *by T***S on July 7, 2021* Shigeru Mizuki is a one of Japan’s golden age Manga artists known for popularizing the Yokai genre (ghost stories) with his tales of Kitaro. His works have inspired artists like Junji Ito and Scott McCloud. In his autobiographical fable Nonnonba we learn about the early childhood experiences that led Mizuki to become a manga artist. His first exposure to the world of the supernatural were the stories told by a grandmotherly figure whom is parents called Nonnonba. The story blends personal stories with light supernatural encounters where the reader is left to determine how much is real. All of the characters (human or yokai) are brought to life with deft caricature. It’s a testament that an artist can communicate heavy emotions with a light cartoony style. Deeply personal and yet wildly imaginative, Nonnonba, redefined what autobio comics can be. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Funny, endearing, relatable, and exotic. *by M***N on October 23, 2021* I absolutely loved this memoir: a mix of real life memories (some sad, some amusing, some oh-so-relatable) and tales of fantastic creatures told by a dear Grandmother figure. We follow a very imaginative little boy’s interactions with his parents, his siblings, his friends — boys and girls — his neighbors. I just loved the family dynamics, the emotions of young Shigeru, who comes off as a very endearing and lively little boy. The parents are sometimes bumbling, sometimes wise. The friends vary from bullies, to dumb followers, to real buddies. The art is beautiful and also very funny with facial and body expressions that had me chuckling all along. I will go now and re-read this gem of a graphic memoir. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/3714561-nonnonba](https://www.desertcart.at/products/3714561-nonnonba) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*