The Push Man and Other Stories is a seminal collection of 16 short stories by Yoshihiro Tatsumi, the pioneer of the gekiga movement in Japanese manga. Originally published in 1969 and later compiled by Drawn&Quarterly, these narratives delve into the lives of Tokyo’s working-class men, exposing their isolation, desires, and existential struggles. Tatsumi’s stark black-and-white illustrations complement the raw storytelling, offering a poignant critique of urban life in post-war Japan. This collection not only showcases Tatsumi’s influence on alternative comics but also provides a window into the societal undercurrents of 1960s Japan. Yoshihiro Tatsumi, D+Q, Manga, 2005 Drawn&Quarterly 978-1770460768 Yoshihiro Tatsumi 2005