The Walking Man

Synopsis

Who takes the time these days to climb a tree in bare feet to rescue a child's toy? To stop and observe the birds? To play in the puddles after a storm? To go down to the sea to put a shell back? The Walking Man does as he strolls at random through urban Japan—often silent, often alone—with his vivid dreams that let time stand still. (Source: Ponent Mon)

Background

Aruku Hito was published in English as The Walking Man by Ponent Mon/Fanfare in March 2006 and again in a new 10th anniversary hardcover edition on March 6, 2014. It was also published in Polish by Hanami on September 15, 2017, and in Brazilian Portuguese by Devir in September 2017.

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