A first section presents a selection of work by Japanese-American artists and writer Okubo (1912-2001). Then scholars of art, literature, and women's and ethnic studies discuss such topics as her autobiographic Manga and wartime history, her illustrations for Trek magazine as sites of resistance, and the politics of symbolism. Reminiscences and tributes are presented in a final section. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)