{"product_id":"it-rhymes-with-takei-isbn-9781603095747","title":"It Rhymes With Takei","description":"\u003cb\u003eFollowing the award-winning bestseller \u003ci\u003eThey Called Us Enemy,\u003c\/i\u003e George Takei’s new full-color graphic memoir reveals his most personal story of all—told in full for the first time anywhere!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Takei has shown the world many faces: actor, author, outspoken activist, helmsman of the starship Enterprise, living witness to the internment of Japanese Americans, and king of social media. But until October 27, 2005, there was always one piece missing—one face he did not show the world. There was one very intimate fact about George that he never shared…and it rhymes with Takei.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, for the first time ever, George shares the full story of his life in the closet, his decision to come out as gay at the age of 68, and the way that moment transformed everything. Following the phenomenal success of his first graphic memoir, \u003ci\u003eThey Called Us Enemy\u003c\/i\u003e, George Takei reunites with the team of Harmony Becker, Steven Scott, and Justin Eisinger for a jaw-dropping new testament. From his earliest childhood crushes and youthful experiments in the rigidly conformist 1950s, to global fame as an actor and the terrible fear of exposure, to the watershed moment of speaking his truth and becoming one of the most high-profile gay men on the planet, \u003ci\u003eIt Rhymes with Takei\u003c\/i\u003e offers a sweeping portrait of one iconic American navigating the tides of LGBTQ+ history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombining historical context with intimate subjectivity, \u003ci\u003eIt Rhymes with Takei\u003c\/i\u003e shows how the personal and the political have always been intertwined. Its richly emotional words and images depict the terror of entrapment even in gay community spaces, the anguish of speaking up for so many issues while remaining silent on his most personal issue, the grief of losing friends to AIDS, the joy of finding true love with Brad Altman, and the determination to declare that love openly—and legally—before the whole world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLooking back on his astonishing life on both sides of the closet door, George Takei presents a charismatic and candid account of how far America has come…and how precious that progress is.\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"This uplifting, encouraging, and inspiring narrative powerfully demonstrates how Takei’s lifelong experiences led him to be a voice for those who struggle.\" \u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Unflinchingly honest… ultimately an inspiring illustration of love—love of oneself and of others—conquering all. A bold and introspective memoir that will resonate with fans of pop culture history and LGBTQIA+ narratives.\" \u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Thanks to \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e and his political activism, George Takei is known for taking a stand. But this book, about his decision to come out at the age of 68… proves there is more to learn about him.\" \u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This invigorating autobiography effortlessly mixes inspiration with insight.\" \u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A heartwarming journey that, yes, goes boldly where few men have gone before.\" \u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The outstanding graphic autobiography of a principled man who became a cultural icon because of his passion for improving the world for others.\" \u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It’s more than a biography; this book also helps readers understand what it was like to be gay for most of the 20th century and why it’s important to know.\" \u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Blade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Well-paced, thoughtful, and beautifully illustrated by Harmony Becker, \u003ci\u003eIt Rhymes With Takei\u003c\/i\u003e offers a bittersweet perspective on the highs and lows of life as a gay Asian American in modern American history. I felt grateful for the historic context on our current moment. I wish it weren’t so relevant and important right now, but once again, Takei has shown up for us when we really need him.\" \u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003eThe Geekiary\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge Takei\u003c\/b\u003e is a civil rights activist, social media superstar, Grammy-nominated recording artist, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, and pioneering actor whose career has spanned six decades. He has appeared in more than 40 feature films and hundreds of television roles, most famously as Hikaru Sulu in \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e, and he has used his success as a platform to fight for social justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and marriage equality. His advocacy is personal: during World War II, Takei spent his childhood unjustly imprisoned in United States incarceration camps along with 125,000 other Japanese Americans. Takei is the author of five books, including his autobiography, \u003ci\u003eTo the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e. His Eisner Award winning and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling graphic memoir \u003ci\u003eThey Called Us Enemy\u003c\/i\u003e was released in July 2019. His picture book for children, \u003ci\u003eMy Lost Freedom: A Japanese American World War II Story\u003c\/i\u003e, also became a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller upon its release in April 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven Scott\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author of nonfiction and fiction graphic novels. Following \u003ci\u003eThey Called Us Enemy\u003c\/i\u003e, he co-created the \u003ci\u003eSixth-Grade Shape-Shifter \u003c\/i\u003eseries, as well as launching \u003ci\u003eThe Magic History Book\u003c\/i\u003e series, both from Capstone. He writes and illustrates the graphic memoir \u003ci\u003eG'Day Yank\u003c\/i\u003e. The west coast of Canada is where he calls home with his two kids and two cats.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJustin Eisinger\u003c\/b\u003e is a critically-acclaimed author and editor who has worked with some of the world’s most beloved entertainment brands as well as groundbreaking graphic nonfiction. After \u003ci\u003eThey Called Us Enemy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIt Rhymes with Takei\u003c\/i\u003e, look for his forthcoming illustrated nonfiction children’s series from Chronicle Books. When not writing, Eisinger can be found in Ohio on his rollerblades or spending time with his wife and dogs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarmony Becker\u003c\/b\u003e is an author and illustrator of graphic novels. Her works include \u003ci\u003eThey Called Us Enemy\u003c\/i\u003e and her solo debut \u003ci\u003eHimawari House\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the Kirkus Prize in 2022. She lives in Mexico City with her two cats, where she spends her time lying around, roller skating, and taking pictures of weird signs in the street.","brand":"Top Shelf Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233277161701,"sku":"NP9781603095747","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781603095747.jpg?v=1767730238","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/it-rhymes-with-takei-isbn-9781603095747","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}