Drafted Feb. 1 2018
I've been reading a Chinese language comic book recently that is pretty captivating, titled "80年代事件簿": a whirlwind take of the author's viewpoint of Taiwan's modern history. He's a little older than I am but there are a few items so far that resonate, such as an appreciation for the (in)famous kung-fu icon, Bruce Lee, with the whirling knunchucks and high flyting kicks firmly etched in mind. How did he keep that awesome physique?! Part of the appeal of the book is that it is a comic. Growing up, while not dyslexic (I think), I enjoyed the visualizations of comic books with well-drawn ones in many ways conveying and translating the artist's intentions much better than the text. It doesn't need to be state of the art, just get the idea and emotions across; with floorish and captivating storlyine significantly adds to the appeal!
Reading this reminded me of my early year interests in cartoons, foreign films and games. I recall watching epsiodes of shows such as Cowboy Bebop, subbed, so as to try learning anime Japanese [not so successfully]. The gun toting main character traveled with flare in a [fusion powered?] spaceship, dealing and doling with high society, scum and villainy alike. It was a captivating story.
Another integral part of my early formative years were games, with the classic LucasArts series (generically coined adventure games), with its puzzles, search and challenges, firmly housed in memory. I'd love to play those again sometime, or hope to see newer ones that are just as fun and solid.
I've been reading a Chinese language comic book recently that is pretty captivating, titled "80年代事件簿": a whirlwind take of the author's viewpoint of Taiwan's modern history. He's a little older than I am but there are a few items so far that resonate, such as an appreciation for the (in)famous kung-fu icon, Bruce Lee, with the whirling knunchucks and high flyting kicks firmly etched in mind. How did he keep that awesome physique?! Part of the appeal of the book is that it is a comic. Growing up, while not dyslexic (I think), I enjoyed the visualizations of comic books with well-drawn ones in many ways conveying and translating the artist's intentions much better than the text. It doesn't need to be state of the art, just get the idea and emotions across; with floorish and captivating storlyine significantly adds to the appeal!
Reading this reminded me of my early year interests in cartoons, foreign films and games. I recall watching epsiodes of shows such as Cowboy Bebop, subbed, so as to try learning anime Japanese [not so successfully]. The gun toting main character traveled with flare in a [fusion powered?] spaceship, dealing and doling with high society, scum and villainy alike. It was a captivating story.
Another integral part of my early formative years were games, with the classic LucasArts series (generically coined adventure games), with its puzzles, search and challenges, firmly housed in memory. I'd love to play those again sometime, or hope to see newer ones that are just as fun and solid.
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