Suburban Samurai -The Asian Invasion Of The San Gabriel Valley »

Carl Allen Schoner holds a degree in behavioral science and is a certified clinical hypnotherapist. As a gifted artist and author, his articles and cartoons have appeared in many prestigious publications such as Consulting Magazine, The California Law School Journal, Chess Life Magazine, and The Saturday Evening Post. He is the author of several other books, including "Dream Psycles - A New Awakening in Hypnosis" (ISBN 1-4120-2349-1), "Carl Allen Schoner's BIG Cartoon Sketchbook" (ISBN 1-4116-3792-5), and "Carl Allen Schoner's Cartoon Cookbook Sampler" (ISBN 1-4116-5368-8).

In the author's words, "A friendly invasion is an invasion nonetheless." This is a humorous, outrageous perspective of how the new wave of Asian immigrants pouring into the San Gabriel Valley has transformed life there. As seen through the eyes of the Artist/Author (who has lived in the area for 45 years) this book paints a picturesque exposé of the changing demographics of the Valley that is as serious as it is funny. This is a wild ride of essays and cartoons that touch upon such flash-points of interest as Samurai Image and Wealth, Politics, Samurai Restaurants and Dining Experiences, Music and Entertainment, Feng Shui, the Dating Disparity Issue, the Asian Intellectual Superiority Myth, Karaoke Clubs, Suburban Samurai Supermarket Adventures, and much more! This perspective is essential reading for anyone interested in Asian American studies!