His remarkable accomplishment...so far the "Poupelle of Chimney town" has reached
publishing 295,000 copies(in just about 6 months!).
Is he selling his picture book?
Yes, he is.
However to me, I feel more like he is SENDING OUT his precious creation to the world. His definite goal is to be discovered and also his messages to be received by anyone in the world.
Mr. Akihiro Nishino just wants to have some FUN!
He defines FUN = FUTURE.
I'm on it.
Would you like to own your Poupelle of Chimney town?? ----> amazon
Texas Rangers Yu Darvish#11 also liked this book, he actually purchased 5 of them. (Tweeted/post on Instagram in Jan,2017)
He mentioned... " I've been wanting this book.... donated some of them to my son's school. " " It's great because the story has been translated in English"
Thanks to Yu Darvish#11 (Texas Rangers) for sharing your experience with this awesome picture book!
Mr. Akihiro Nishino does not hesitate to show his art and entire story of "Poupelle of Chimney Town" . Enjoy these amazing illustrations and its heartwarming story. “Believe. Even if you’re the only one.” (English version)
Believe it or not, Nishino-san is not only a very talented artist, but also a famous comedian in Japan.
The video below was taken just about 2 years ago (2015). In this video, he easily makes the audience laugh with his hilarious jokes and stories. At the end, he delivers a very important message to kids.
Nishino san says, "To sail the yacht, the tailwind is always helpful. It could be something good to support you...such as your talent, looks, skill, intelligence or money."
But what about the headwind?
It's difficult to sail forward because it comes against you. "No wind" is difficult as well, as you have to struggle to row the yacht using only your hands, and without rest. Headwind, or no wind, could be something unfavorable such as your inner feelings, low test grades, bullies at school, and so on. Nishino san says, "Don't be sad, don't give up, and do not let them push you down. Just as a yacht can sail forward against the headwind with a certain technique, you can go forward with strength and positivity. Don't try to hide, don't be sad, do not let your inferior feelings control you. There is always a way to use your headwind.
Myself? I am using my negative aspects, bad situations, or poor environments as inspiration for laughter as an 'owarai-geinin' (comedian). Laughter makes people happy. I use many kinds of headwinds for my jokes and scripts to bring laughter to people, and you can do it too. Just be creative, observe your winds from different angles and take it with your own way. Then, I believe you also can move your yacht forward in your own special way." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Published on Apr 7, 2015
As a comedian, Nishino tells his story with jokes and audience comes alive because of his funny story. Then he tells children a very important story.
"A yacht moves by the wind. The sail receives the wind then it moves forward. Following wind lets the yacht moving forward easily. Even if a head wind comes, you can move forward to control the sail. The hard thing is when there are no winds, and you have to let the yacht move by yourself."
Comedian
He has made a combination called King Kong since 1999. The combination won the prizes like "30th NHK Kamigata Manzai Contest", etc.He has shown up some TV programs and conducted Manzai lives. Also, he creates picture books as a writer. Some of his works are praised by Tim Barton.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
Japanese talented picture book author Mr. Akihiro Nishino's recent visit to Italy was a huge success.
He received 7-8 offers from different countries' publishing businesses(within Europe) to bring this amazing art out to the world.
US publishers, creators and whoever has any interests to Akihiro Nishino's arts or his innovative ambitious actions what he's been developing in Japan and also towards to the world,
please contact me.
These pictures are from Mr, Akihiro Nishino's blog and also from the Bologna Children's Book Fair 2017 what he attended~~~
Japanese Artist/Creator Nishino san's incredible picture book "Poupelle of Chimney town" has been introduced at Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2017 now. The person who could receive this incredible art book from him
will be extremely lucky...
Please let me know what is your thought about his book/Art
if you are the lucky person who could receive it from him.
Meanwhile....
If you are currently in Tokyo or planning to visit there,
you should try these out!!
Yummy ”Shibuya Crepes”wrapped with "Poupelle of Chimney Town"!!
Poupelle of Chimney Town
Author: Akihiro Nishino
His past exhibition in Tokyo ----> POUPELLE
Dear US talented Creators,
Please message me if you are interested in joining the team "Bring Akihiro Nishino to Tennessee".
(-I don't have any platform yet-) Let's make it happen, make the difference, and the most of all... We will have some fun! -Kaori
Nishino san took his Poupelle to Italy....😉 You might wanna get to know Nishino san NOW...since he will be discovered as a world class Japanese artist real soon. Currently he is participating in BOLOGNA CHILDREN'S BOOK FAIR and
Akihiro Nishino Glowing Picture Book Exhibition - POUPELLE OF CHIMNEY TOWN-
StoryThere was a town that has never known the outside world after being surrounded by a cliff of 4000 meters. The town is full of chimneys. Smoke keeps rising from morning till night and clouds are always all over head. People, living in chimney towns are trapped in black smoke, so they have seen neither the blue sky nor the shining stars. This is a miracle story of a garbage man and a boy of chimney sweeper, born in such a city.Published in October 2016. The latest work. Japan's current best seller. A hit of 270,000 copies. Completed within four and a half years with 33 illustrators participated in the division of labor system. For this picture book, 9550 people contributed 56.5 million yen in 2 cloud funding.
Akihiro Nishino Born in Japan in 1980. In 2009, he made his debut as a picture book author with a picture book "Dr. Ink's Starry Sky Kinema", written with a single 0.03 mm monochrome pen. After that, "Zip & Candy" "The Music Box Planet" was published. The latest work "POUPELLE OF CHIMNEY TOWN" is produced with 33 illustrators participated in the division of labor system.
