The Complete Geisha [Paperback]

Andi Watson (Author, Artist)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 22, 2003

Geisha is the futuristic tale of Jomi Sohoda, an android with a knack for painting. Adopted early in her development by the Kami family, Jomi has been assimilated into regular human life - except society sees her as an outcast, something less than human. This makes it rather difficult for her to sell her paintings, so to make money, she joins the family bodyguard business, launching herself into a world of action and intrigue, complete with supermodels, jealous ex-husbands, maniacal moguls, robotic armor, and the twisted double-cross of art fakery.

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"The real depth of this book occurs in its explorations of fundamental questions of identity and creation: what does it means to be a real person? what does it mean to be an artist? how important is a label? In her society, bigoted against androids, Jomi's art is rejected as "rigid" and "synthetic". The critics know too much about the artist and allow that knowledge to bias their reaction to the art."

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Oni Press (July 22, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929998511
• ISBN-13: 978-1929998517
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,765,056 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Geisha Goodness!, July 10, 2003

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Denny M. Haynes (Lexington, KY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Geisha (Paperback)

Geisha is the story of Jomi Sohodo, an android adopted into a loving family, who lives in a world that looks down on "synths" trying to make it in the art world, but has to take a job in the family business, security, to pay her bills...until she's approached by an art dealer (among other unsavory business dealings), Peck, to fake...ahem, reproduce a painting.

Her first security job sees her having to protect one of the highest paid super models, Natasha Hostynek, from ex-manager turned psycho stalker, George Brant who tries to sell candid pictures of them to Peck. But when Peck shows no interest Brant snags an important item from Peck's office who sets his bodyguards, Glock & Spiel, on him.

This is an intricately designed, intertwining, action-packed, chase story with absolutely stunning artwork by Andi Watson. You can see how Andi's art has developed and evolved from the mini to the one-shot, but his intelligent storytelling whether writing or illustrating remains.

Andi knows what to tell and what to illustrate to move the story along. You have to pay attention when you read an Andi Watson book because he inserts so many subtle clues that if you read it too fast you might not get it; facial features, hand gestures, clues in the background, all move the story along. Slow down and enjoy the show.

I forgot how much I liked Geisha and how much was going on in this book until I reread it. The best part about the Complete Geisha is not only do you get the 4-issue mini series, but also the one-shot and short stories in one well designed package.

Be sure to read Andi Watson's Dumped, Breakfast After Noon, and Love Fights from Oni Press and Skeleton Key from Slave Labor Graphics!

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Where's the Watsonesque art?, May 18, 2004

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Marco Panajon (Manila, Philippines) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Geisha (Paperback)

I was hoping that the art would be consistent with Andi Watson's chic style found in Breakfast After Noon, but I was disappointed that it was used only in the one-shot. I believe the art would have made all the difference, making Geisha a cozier, enjoyable read. Also, the story's theme seems a bit overplayed already, what with Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electronic Sheep and Aldiss' Supertoys Last All Summer Long. All in all, Geisha is seriously lacking in certain aspects.