Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher: An Autobiographical Manga

The tale of a man drifting through life, collecting cute, cuddly plushies and valuable life lessons along the way.

Publisher Marketing: "Entertaining slice-of-life manga built on serious moral lessons." - BookLife Reviews "... a series of philosophical aphorisms combined with cutesy, bubble-gum pretty artwork and a dash of manga anarchy." - IndieReader "Whether you ardently embrace otaku culture or have just learned how to pronounce manga, Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher is unassuming and off-the-wall, and is one of the most entertaining autobiographical accounts you'll find on bookshelves today!" - Indies Today ★★★★★ "This entertaining, pleasantly mellow story ... brims with exuberance and features an animated cast." - Kirkus Reviews "This delightful tale of one man's mission to rescue plushies is perfect for fans of slice-of-life anime and comedic, light-hearted adventures." - Literary Titan ★★★★★ "... fun-filled manga adventure. ... masterfully crafted." - Midwest Book Review "... a heartwarming collection of short stories that will take you on a journey filled with arcade adventures, plushie rescues, and valuable life lessons." - Mom's Choice Awards "... will leave readers excited at the powerful combination of new twists and turns with just the right amount of culturally familiar anime elements." - Reader Views ★★★★★ "Gamers and manga lovers will have a blast with Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher . ... The story will entertain you as well as teach you some valuable lessons that you're bound to find helpful in life." - Readers' Favorite ★★★★★ "... a creative, lighthearted read. ... cheerful reminders of timeless advice." - San Francisco Book Review ★★★★ "Simple, nice and kawaii. ... will leave a wholesome feeling in you." - Scribble's Worth Book Reviews Publisher Marketing : CATCH ME IF YOU CAN! Kenny Loui is a Ph.D. student, university professor, and self-proclaimed "UFO Catcher." This is the story of Kenny's experiences playing arcade UFO catchers, "rescuing" cute plush dolls trapped inside claw machines, while "capturing" important life lessons along the way... Like Aesop's Fables, but with a modern-day twist (and an awesome 80's soundtrack)! Based on a true story. This graphic novel collects all stories originally published in Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher #1-3 and features bonus content including extended scenes, an epilogue, BGM-enhanced stories, and character sketch art. Contributor Bio: Loui, Kenny Kenny Loui is a doctor (of philosophy), college professor, and life-long otaku. His hobbies include writing, doodling, stargazing, and binge-watching anime on Crunchyroll. He is the author of "Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher: An Autobiographical Manga," a webtoon/graphic novel series based on his experiences "rescuing" cute and cuddly plushies trapped inside arcade claw machines in South Korea, while capturing important life lessons along the way. Contributor Bio: Yamawe Yamame is a self-taught artist from the Philippines whose style draws inspiration from Japanese anime and manga. She holds a Bachelor of Information Technology and has been working as a freelance digital artist since 2014.

Format: Paperback | Pages: 152 | Publication Date: 2023-06-14