Author Kobayashi Erika’s War and Nuclear Writings Unearth New Perspectives

Kobayashi Erika took inspiration from Anne Frank. (© Hanai Tomoko)

“I took both diaries and set off on a trip.” (© Hanai Tomoko)

Kobayashi wants to convey as yet little-heard voices to the future. (© Hanai Tomoko)

Seeing the Light was translated into English by the US translator Winifred Bird, while Canadian artist Brennan Kelly oversaw the book design. (© Arbaro Books)