AN AMERICAN SON: The Story of George Aratani, Founder of Mikasa and Kenwood By Naomi Hirahara Los Angeles, California: Japanese American National Museum, (2001). First edition, first printing. Illustrated with two maps, a double-page-spread family tree and a generous supply of photographs. Hirahari an award winning non-fiction author, also writes Edgar Award-winning Mysteries and fiction with prominently featured Japanese-Americans. A well-researched, fascinating biography of a Japanese American who overcame internment and post-war difficulties to become a successful business entreprenuer. This work also examines Japanese American relations, cultural changes, social acceptance, difficulties assimilating in the twentieth century, racial discrimination, and business methods used by Aratani. Tight and unread. Fine in crisp black linen with bronze embossed titles to the front cover and to the spine, putty-green end-papers, red headband and tail-band; in a fine dust jacket with a mild minute crimp at the upper spine end. Octavo; 321 pages; chronology; index. FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT FIRST EDITION BOOKS THANKS! Created by Seller's Assistant Basic.