Asa Album

Georges Bigot’s Asa Album is a singular, one-issue comic from 1883, a remarkable early work by a French artist who documented Meiji-era Japan with a satirical, Western-influenced eye. Published when Bigot was living in Yokohama, the album captures a cross-cultural moment through its incisive, often humorous illustrations of Japanese society and customs. Though a brief entry, it stands as a fascinating artifact of late-19th-century global comics, showcasing Bigot’s dual role as both creator and observer.