The first art book of Yo Shimizu's work, featuring his series of breathtakingly beautiful and overwhelmingly fantastic landscapes, is finally available. The book contains more than 160 representative works of the artist, including illustrations of fantasy backgrounds, and illustrations with characters, which appeared on the paper bags at Comic Market 97. The book introduces a wide variety of Shimizu's work to date, from fully-realized digital art to those that still retain the more natural touch of handwriting. At the end of the book, a feature on the making of the cover illustration is included with bilingual Japanese and English text, giving readers a glimpse into the techniques that Shimizu uses when drawing. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
Artist Shimizu, Yo.
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Pagina del Previews (APR/2022): 337
Data di uscita: 08/06/22 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
The long-awaited collection of artworks from the popular animation group 'Trigger', the studio behind Kill la Kill, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, SSSS. Gridman, and more! This volume is a true delight for fans, featuring a collection of color illustrations widely collected from idol illustrations. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 04/10/19
Prezzo di copertina: USD 45,00
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Pagina del Previews (SEP/2019): 417
Data di uscita: 27/11/19 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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Delight in the casual, yet heartwarming, slices of everyday life in 526's illustrations. The much-anticipated commercial debut collection of 526 on the theme of 'daily life,' showcasing moments from the lives of people today captured in single illustrations. 526 is a new creator whose ability to evoke empathy has been getting a lot of attention: in 2021, their illustrations posted on social media received more than 840,000 likes. Featuring students, parents, pop idols, office workers and other people of various ages and occupations as the main characters, the meaning and emotion expressed in the illustrations and titles are sure to enhance reader's enjoyment of 526's work even more. This book is sure to play an active role in expanding awareness of people's everyday lives against the backdrop of ordinary scenes in Japan today. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Artist 526 Kojiro,.
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Pagina del Previews (NOV/2023): 408
Data di uscita: 07/02/24 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
Retro but modern. This is the new trend, the new way, the new form of illustration created by the new generation.'New retro,' a combination of the word 'New' and 'Retrospective,' is a phrase meaning 'appreciating and enjoying something old while reimagining it into something modern.' This book introduces 40 up-and-coming illustrators working in this 'new retro' style. Through the 300 illustrations showcased in this one book, readers can appreciate and enjoy retro culture, items and motifs reimagined and transformed into something new. Retro culture, along with items such as 80s/90s fashion, neon lights, old Japanese anime/movies, and retro items like cassette tapes and Polaroid cameras, are now being reappraised by younger generations, who did not experience them in real time. The 'New Retro' artistic movement, which began as a new and cool subculture before sparking a trend that took off in Japan in the late 2000s, has now become an established genre among illustrators and continues to influence and attract many creators in the industry with its magical appeal. This 'New Retro' wave in the art, music and fashion industries in Japan brings a somewhat retro but also modern and trendy feel to popular culture. This collection gathers together the most notable New Retro artists and their works to give readers the most up-to-date, cuttingedge collection of this unique style, and will surely be an important reference book for those who want to appreciate and enjoy the essence of these updated and reimagined retro motifs. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
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Pagina del Previews (MAR/2023): 384
Data di uscita: 03/05/23 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
This book is the first commercial art book from Japanese illustrator Acky Bright, whose work in live drawing events and on social media has been much talked about. His high-profile international activities include working as the main artist on a BMW campaign and exhibiting his work in Beijing, China. He is also set to develop the 'cocon' series in collaboration with the up-and-coming Chinese toy manufacturer 52TOYS. The illustrator's extraordinary skill shines through in his meticulously drawn works with detailed and dynamic compositions. Original illustrations, including newly drawn works, appear in large-format, full-page spreads. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 04/08/23
Artist Bright, Acky.
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Pagina del Previews (JUL/2023): 415
Data di uscita: 04/10/23 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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Persona 5: the Animation is an anime television series produced by CloverWorks, a Japanese animation studio and a rebrand of A1 Pictures, renowned for making popular amine series such as Fairy Tail, The Promised Neverland, and Darling in the Franxx. This is a complete collection of material, giving fans detailed behind-the-scenes look at the developing artworks such as character profiles, props profiles, background designs and visual illustrations (including never-before-seen illustrations). The materials consists not only works from Persona 5: the Animation but also from the special episode Dark Sun. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By PIE International,.
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Pagina del Previews (APR/2023): 388
Data di uscita: 10/05/23 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
Persona 5: the Animation is an anime television series produced by CloverWorks, a Japanese animation studio and a rebrand of A1 Pictures, renowned for making popular amine series such as Fairy Tail, The Promised Neverland, and Darling in the Franxx. This is a complete collection of material, giving fans detailed behind-the-scenes look at the developing artworks such as character profiles, props profiles, background designs and visual illustrations (including never-before-seen illustrations). The materials consists not only works from Persona 5: the Animation but also from the special episode Dark Sun. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 06/12/19
By PIE International,.
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Pagina del Previews (NOV/2019): 408
Data di uscita: 08/01/20
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In 2021, BL (Boys Love) illustration legend Ayumi Kasai published Aphrodisiacs, her first art book in a decade, which was well received not only by her fans but also by BL fans all over the world. This new book contains cards of 38 illustrations from her popular The Master and Lover's Quarrel series, which was also included in Aphrodisiacs, along with two new illustrations. What's more, the beginning of the book features a short story by Yoichi Onoe, 'The Sincerity of Privolva.' The story reveals the never-before-seen relationship and life of Master and Shizuho, giving you a peek into their secret life to enjoy together with the illustration cards. This book contains a large amount of sexually explicit material. The short story is available in Japanese language only. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Tow Ubukata. Artist Kasai, Ayumi. Cover by Kasai, Ayumi.
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Articolo in stock alla Diamond (affrettati a ordinarlo!)
Pagina del Previews (JUL/2022): 362
Data di uscita: 07/09/22 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
Gentle and dignified princesses with sparkly eyes bring you into Macoto's art world. This is the third collection of Macoto Takahashi's artworks to celebrate his 70th anniversary as an artist in 2023. Macoto has created many works on the theme of princess heroines in different kinds of fairy tales. His works abound with flowers and animals filled with loving prayers that remind us that all life is precious and each and every creature deserves equal happiness. This is why Macoto's fans named the artist's unique utopian worldview 'Macotopia,' a world that the artist continues to pursue even today. This book includes a selection from Macoto's iconic large format works complete with the J/E bilingual introduction at the end of each article. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Takahashi, Macoto. Artist Takahashi, Macoto. (NOTE: Bilingual edition.)
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Pagina del Previews (MAR/2023): 477
Data di uscita: 07/06/23 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
From its first cinematic release as Godzilla in 1954 to its latest incarnation as Shin Godzilla in 2016, this book offers a massive collection of rare, never-before-seen still photos from the movies and behind-the-scenes studio snapshots in chronological order (excluding the Hollywood series). Bilingual explanatory text is included in each chapter to guide readers in understanding the history of Godzilla episode by episode. Sophisticated design by the designers of many of PIE International's Japanese art books (including Wagashi, Hell in Japanese Art and others) makes this book not only gorgeous but also the ultimate must-have collector's item for hardcore Godzilla fans. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Kishikawa, Osamu.
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Pagina del Previews (MAY/2023): 370
Data di uscita: 14/06/23 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
This comprehensive collection of the best of Ashley Wood's work covers nearly 400 'treasured' art works in a range of media, from his oil paintings, sketches and drawings, to his package and figurine designs. These works have either been unpublished or have only been available in previous exhibition catalogues. Inspired by Osamu Tezuka (the legendary Japanese manga artist) and Nobuyoshi Araki (the Japanese photographer), Wood is in constant motion developing new epic stories and expanding universes populated with his designs and creations for toy lines, comics, videogames, film, and music. He continues to evolve and inspire many new artists. This is a must-have book for hardcore Ashley Wood fans around the world. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Artist Wood, Ashley.
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Pagina del Previews (JUL/2020): 302
Data di uscita: 02/09/20 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
minahamu's first large-format illustration collection of scenic works that appeal to the viewer's sympathy, including familiar places, landscapes from memories and more. minahamu is an illustrator who has won great popularity in the creative field by drawing pictures of everyday scenes in which boys and girls stand among natural images such as abundant greenery and beaches. The style of illustration is impressive for its nostalgic touch, showing single scenes from everyday life, such as tall trees along a roadside, a shady park, the seaside, a meadow, or in front of someone's grave. The illustrator's works posted on social media have received a great deal of engagement from overseas. with solo exhibitions not only in Japan but also in France and Taiwan. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Uscita: 03/07/24
Ordinabile fino al 03/05/24
Prezzo di copertina: USD 39,99
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Pagina del Previews (APR/2024): 451
Data di uscita: 03/07/24 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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Keiichi Hara meets Ilya Kuvshinov in the most anticipated anime film of the year. The Wonderland is a Japanese anime film based on a novel written in 1981. Directed by Keiichi Hara, the award-winning director who is most notable for the Crayon Shin-chan anime series, The Worderland features visual design, including character design, was done by Ilya Kuvshinov. This book is the definitive design material book collecting character profiles, rough sketches, and sample designs such as background, buildings, animals, machines and props, giving you a detailed behind-the-scenes look at the visual development artworks of this animation. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Tow Ubukata. Artist Kuvshinov, Ilya. Cover by Yoshitoki Oima.
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Pagina del Previews (NOV/2023): 408
Data di uscita: 13/12/23 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
Daydream is the long-awaited collection from the unstoppable illustrator, UKUMO uiti UKUMO uiti (pronounced Wukumo Wu Ichi), is well known in the Japanese illustration community. Daydream brings together selected illustrations from the artist's 3 Doujinshi collections, Dreaming Girls, The Summer Gate, and CEH[A/W], which sold out immediately. Featuring an additional 20 new and original illustrations, this book showcases about 170 illustrations in total. Readers can travel through UKUMO's dreamy world while enjoying Japan's four seasons at the same time. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Uiti, Ukumo. Artist Uiti, Ukumo.
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Pagina del Previews (AUG/2021): 454
Data di uscita: 06/10/21 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
Persona 5: the Animation is an anime television series produced by CloverWorks, a Japanese animation studio and a rebrand of A1 Pictures, renowned for making popular amine series such as Fairy Tail, The Promised Neverland, and Darling in the Franxx. This is a complete collection of material, giving fans detailed behind-the-scenes look at the developing artworks such as character profiles, props profiles, background designs and visual illustrations (including never-before-seen illustrations). The materials consists not only works from Persona 5: the Animation but also from the special episode Dark Sun. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By PIE International,.
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Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 37,95
Pagina del Previews (NOV/2023): 409
Data di uscita: 13/12/23 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
Eku Uekura has been working as a freelance illustrator since August 2020, following a stint working at a game company developing and operating new content. Uekura is a leading artist in Japanese manga and anime culture, and is active in a range of projects from creating key visuals for events, character design, illustration collaborations with companies, and more. This collection features illustrations of girls wearing colorful, adorable clothes with bright pops of color and various scrumptious-looking sweet motifs. Eku Uekura's careful attention to detail shows in the clothing designs, fanciful color schemes and depictions of cute girls that fill this collection. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 01/09/23
Artist Uekura, Eku.
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Pagina del Previews (AUG/2023): 460
Data di uscita: 08/11/23 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
Final Order Cutoff: 01/09/23 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)