Kodomo no Kuni [Land of Children] Vol. 15 #13 November 1936

1936. [Periodical]. Kodomo no Kuni [Land of Children] Vol. 15 #13 November 1936.. Perhaps the most beautifully illustrated children's magazine of preWar Japan, KODOMO NO KUNI was edited by artists and writers and displayed a wonderful spirit. As it happpened, Takei Takeo and others running the magazine made sure to create opportunities for left-wing friends to publish and earn a living with stories and illustrations. Japanese historians themselves sometimes refer to the 30s and war years as the "dark valley"... KODOMO NO KUNI was a beacon during those dark days. Just as an example, the cover of this issue was illustrated by Murayama Tomoyoshi, a co-founder fo the MAVO art group and avant garde master.... He spent most of the 30s and war years in custody. Yet, here he is on the cover of this lavish magazine! This issue is intact though its covers are detached as the staples have pulled out, but is still quite wonderful. $285.00.