pBorn into a large family of Asian ethnicity in Canada Marion Ascough always felt like an outsider not just because of her heritage but also because of her aspiration to be an artist. At home her siblings often take notice in the ways she defies expectation and their nextdoor neighbors call Marion and her siblings heathens because they are not white. As Marion comes of age she escapes the scrutiny of her siblings and the racism of Quebec to move to New York. There Marion is dedicated to following her dream of having a successful art career. In New York Marion is now labeled as a Canadian rather than ethnic which lessens the racial discrimination she faces but is instead disenfranchised because she is a woman. Because of this Marion struggles to be taken seriously. While she fights to start her career and earn a consistent living she meets Reggie the man of her dreams. The two grow close and quickly talk of marriage. But when Reggie reveals that he wants all the benefits of a marriage without the actual ceremony Marion becomes suspicious of his intentions. p pSet in three major cities Quebec Boston and New York Onoto Watannas i Marion The Story of an Artists Modeli provides invaluable insight on the 20th century societal values and practices present in these cities. With compelling themes of race gender and class i Marion The Story of an Artists Modeli allows readers a gripping and rare perspective of the experience of people of Asian descent in the United States in the early 20th century. p pFirst published in 1916 iMiss Num of Japan A Japanese American Romance i is rarely found in print. This special edition features a stunning cover design and is printed in an easytoread font. With these accommodations this edition of iMiss Num of Japan A Japanese American Romance i caters to contemporary readers by restoring the novel to modern standards while preserving the original intricacy of Onoto Watannas work. p