francis melendez: “tomi-kikansha”

Text, illustrations and design by Francisco Melendez: “Tomi-kikansha” [“The adventures of Mr. Boisset. Tomi-Kikansha.”]. · Digital and downloadable version of the 1995 limited edition by the Author (300 copies) and provided by him. · Zaragoza: La Biblioteca de Lastanosa [F. Melendez and Justo Nuñez (Q.E.P.D. · R.I.P.)], 1995. [60] p. ISBN 84-606-2132-4 · The steam locomotive Tomi, the creation of the inventor genius Mr. Boisset […] and his assistant Omuro, finds itself alone one day and sets off to discover the world. Tomi's travels are a wondrous journey through 19th century Japan, and end finally after crossing the ocean in California […] Francisco Meléndez, inspired to write this book during a study tour, has succeeded here in creating an exceptional story. Funny, richly detailed, imaginative Pictures […], artistically remarkable book that will appeal to youth and to adults. (14+) ·