--- product_id: 12695311 title: "Barefoot Gen, Vol. 9: Breaking Down Borders" price: "£23.04" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12695311-barefoot-gen-vol-9-breaking-down-borders store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Cross-cultural peace message 9th volume in acclaimed series Art as universal language theme Barefoot Gen, Vol. 9: Breaking Down Borders **Price:** £23.04 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌈 Break down borders with art and history—join Gen’s unforgettable journey! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Barefoot Gen, Vol. 9: Breaking Down Borders - **How much does it cost?** £23.04 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12695311-barefoot-gen-vol-9-breaking-down-borders) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Highly Rated:** 4.9/5 stars from 37 readers who cherish this powerful narrative. - • **Emotional Depth:** Follow Gen’s journey of loss, hope, and resilience in a war-torn world. - • **Collector’s Gem:** A used book in good condition—perfect for manga and history enthusiasts. - • **Art Breaks Barriers:** Discover how creativity transcends borders and heals trauma. - • **Timeless Historical Insight:** Experience post-WWII Hiroshima through a young survivor’s eyes. ## Overview Barefoot Gen, Vol. 9: Breaking Down Borders is a poignant historical manga that follows 12-year-old Gen Nakaoka as he navigates the aftermath of Hiroshima’s atomic bombing. This volume highlights themes of resilience, friendship, and the universal power of art to overcome national divides. Highly rated and cherished by fans, this used book in good condition is a must-have for readers seeking a moving blend of history and humanity. ## Description desertcart.com: Barefoot Gen, Vol. 9: Breaking Down Borders: 9780867196009: Keiji Nakazawa, Project Gen: Books Review: Great story - Arrived in perfect condition. I loved the story! Highly recommended for fans of Gen Review: Gen gains a glimpse of his future life as an artist and puts behind him the horrors of the atomic blast - The Barefoot Gen series documents the life of young Gen Nakaoka of Hiroshima starting when he is six years old in the summer of 1945 when the USA dropped an atomic bomb on the city. Volume 9 takes place at the end of 1950 and through 1951. Gen is now 12 years old, and as the book opens the city has condemned the small hut that his family had called home. The rest of his family has either died from the blast or radiation sickness, or moved out. Now homeless, Gen decides to move in with the group of orphans he has befriended who have their own hut. While he is happy to be near the girl Natsue that he is fond of, her radiation sickness is now in its final stages and she is dying. After Natsue dies he is heartbroken but the spirit to live on through any adversity that his father instilled in him keeps him from despair. The same spirit that has helped him and all who come in contact with him as they struggle out of the hellish remains of the atomic destruction of their city and their lives, now helps an artist in despair. The artist returns the favor by teaching Gen how to draw. The artist tells Gen "Art Has No Borders" which inspires him to learn the universal language of art so that he can break down the national barriers that led to the war and the destruction of his beloved city. As the book ends he dreams of a peaceful world free of war where all the countries are connected by rainbow bridges that people can cross freely and be friends. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,355,121 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #289 in Historical Fiction Manga (Books) #2,330 in Historical World War II & Holocaust Fiction #2,777 in World War II Historical Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 37 Reviews | ## Images ![Barefoot Gen, Vol. 9: Breaking Down Borders - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bBeuPIfqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great story *by N***D on July 6, 2025* Arrived in perfect condition. I loved the story! Highly recommended for fans of Gen ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gen gains a glimpse of his future life as an artist and puts behind him the horrors of the atomic blast *by F***O on April 7, 2016* The Barefoot Gen series documents the life of young Gen Nakaoka of Hiroshima starting when he is six years old in the summer of 1945 when the USA dropped an atomic bomb on the city. Volume 9 takes place at the end of 1950 and through 1951. Gen is now 12 years old, and as the book opens the city has condemned the small hut that his family had called home. The rest of his family has either died from the blast or radiation sickness, or moved out. Now homeless, Gen decides to move in with the group of orphans he has befriended who have their own hut. While he is happy to be near the girl Natsue that he is fond of, her radiation sickness is now in its final stages and she is dying. After Natsue dies he is heartbroken but the spirit to live on through any adversity that his father instilled in him keeps him from despair. The same spirit that has helped him and all who come in contact with him as they struggle out of the hellish remains of the atomic destruction of their city and their lives, now helps an artist in despair. The artist returns the favor by teaching Gen how to draw. The artist tells Gen "Art Has No Borders" which inspires him to learn the universal language of art so that he can break down the national barriers that led to the war and the destruction of his beloved city. As the book ends he dreams of a peaceful world free of war where all the countries are connected by rainbow bridges that people can cross freely and be friends. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great story. *by S***N on November 21, 2022* Very fitting as a history lesson. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12695311-barefoot-gen-vol-9-breaking-down-borders](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12695311-barefoot-gen-vol-9-breaking-down-borders) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*