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In this book, the beauty and design of Japanese tattoos are explored through ukiyo-e prints and explained in detailed bilingual Japanese and English text.In recent years, the number of ukiyo-e tattoo designs, or tattoo designs using ukiyo-e motifs, has increased, and ukiyo-e are becoming more popular among tattoo lovers.First, Chapter 1 presents the artworks by artist, beginning with Kuniyoshi Utagawa, to introduce the beauty and design of tattoos by artists such as Toyokuni Utagawa, Yoshitoshi Tsukioka, Yoshiiku Ochiai, Kunichika Toyohara, and Yoshitora Utagawa.In Chapter 2, tattoo designs based on ukiyo-e are presented and grouped by motif, specifically including examples such as Shinto and Buddhist deities (Fujin, Raijin...); animals (dogs, cats, wolves, lions, monkeys...); plants (peonies, cherry blossoms, chrysanthemums...); yokai monsters (Hannya, skulls, bakenekos...); caricatures (Otsu-e, Okame, Hyottoko...) and more.This book appeals not only to lovers of traditional Japanese culture, but also to tattoo-lovers and tattoo artists, who can use it as a reference for designs.

The long-awaited second volume of collected artworks by Honojiro Towoji, the popular illustrator who draws one-of-a-kind fantasy worlds, is now available!Following the extremely popular and long-selling art book Honojiro Towoji Illustration Works, which has been reprinted both in Japan and internationally, and the Honojiro Towoji Shikinomemorie Poster Book, this is the second volume of collected artworks by the popular illustrator Honojiro Towoji.This book of course features original works that delve deeper into a fantastical abyss, along with previously unpublished character illustrations from popular games and numerous client works that cannot be seen on social media.The jacket is an eye-catching red color inspired by the Japanese title "Shaku Shaku Shagu" with a luxurious design. We hope you will look forward to this long-awaited second volume, this time even more densely packed with content.

The latest art collection from the extraordinary creator Senbon Umishima!This collection features original artworks that are uniquely Senbon Umishima's, including illustrations from the artist's first collection "A Bouquet of a Thousand Flowers," the manga "The Stories," and more.The works are divided into two parts: one part features illustrations and one part showcases short manga. Also included are acclaimed commercial works such as illustrations for "Suzume and the Chair," the official spin-off picture book prequel to the film "Suzume," which was also a big hit overseas.Sometimes colorful, sometimes chic, Senbon Umishima's ability to draw various styles and compositions creates a dynamic sensibility that is impressive. This art book is a must-see for fans, and, for those who don't yet know about Senbon Umishima, it is an opportunity to become a fan. The cover illustration is newly drawn, too. Following "A Bouquet of a Thousand Flowers" and "Rooms," this is the long-awaited third collection of art works.

Depicting a unique worldview full of vivid colors and dynamism, this is Tomii Masako's first illustration collection in Japan!TOMII Masako is an illustrator who has created numerous artworks with a focus on book cover art. This is a comprehensive collection of artworks spanning more than 20 years of painting, brought to you in a large volume, from early work as a manga artist, to commercial works, mainly book cover art and illustrations. A selection of more recent works are also included.TOMII Masako's works are impressive with their unique sense of color. Motifs such as pine trees and bonsai trees, and also more universal motifs such as dogs and cats, are painted colorfully, making it so that you can enjoy them in a completely different style through her work.We hope you will immerse yourself in the world of Tomii Masako in which colorfully drawn plants, boys and girls, and slightly strange imaginary creatures unfold before you.

Portraits of beautiful, wistful women drawn by up-and-coming artists.Many people find hints of beauty, emotion, and hope in expressions that are the opposite of the cheerful façade expressed by words such as "brightness," "liveliness," and "happiness." In today's world of art and aesthetics, there are many women represented as "quiet," "calm," "wistful," and "deeply emotional," drawn with a realistic gentleness and thoughtfulness. This book is a collection of numerous works by 50 of Japan's up-and-coming artists each creating numerous works in which beautiful, wistful, deeply emotional women are drawn. Readers can enjoy portraits of beautiful women in various styles of contemporary art, digital art, and more.

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.minahamu has been getting attention in Japan and overseas, with solo exhibitions not only in Japan but also in France and Taiwan. We hope you will enjoy this first collection in Japan of minahamu.

The first art collection from the illustrator who has created images for numerous singers' music videos, Chachagoma!Chachagoma is an illustrator who is active in Japanese 2D visual pop and anime culture including music video and novel illustrations, character design and more. Beginning with illustrations for music videos, album jacket designs, and merchandise for musicians such as Mafumafu, Amatsuki, and Matsushita, this collection also features illustrated art works and illustrations used in merchandise collaborations. From adorable works featuring penguins, chicks and other birds together with little girls, to boys with jet-black wings like a demon's, angels, and other anthropomorphized beings, this collection is full of charming characters. This monumental collection offers a complete overview of Chachagoma's work in commemoration of their tenth year working as an artist. Chachagoma's sensitively rendered translucent watercolor works, including forty artworks created for this collection, are now together in one volume. We hope you will enjoy these works of Chachagoma, a leading illustrator of Japan's online music video world who is also tremendously popular among young fans from the Japanese anime generation.

The beauty of Japan seen through the lens of a photographer based in Germany.In this book, a photographer based in Germany walks through Japan's 47 prefectures taking pictures to capture the beauty of Japan this time from a fresh point of view. Enjoy both "traditional Japan," including scenic Mt. Fuji, shrines and temples, cherry blossoms, and snow scenes, and "contemporary, everyday Japan," with its futuristic night views and the glimmering neon lights of bustling downtown areas. The dynamic compositions and captivating color schemes that the photographer creates make the scenes feel like something from another world, even though they are real places. Active oversees, Yuto Yamada expresses Japan as seen from the outside through his vivid photographs. This is a collection of photographs that shows beautiful scenery that even Japanese people don't know about. At the end of the book, descriptions of each photograph are written in Japanese and English bilingual.The author, Yuto Yamada, who began photographing ruins, photographs landscapes in various places. His bold compositions are impressive, and his Instagram account, showcasing his work, has more than 110,000 followers. Yamada is an acclaimed photographer both in Japan and around the world who has also worked for internationally renowned companies. This book is great for anyone interested in Japan and those interested in photography. Why not catch a glimpse of one of Japan's many facets?

The illustrator's long-awaited first art collection is now available!The up-and-coming illustrator Honojiro Towoji, who is active in character design for popular online games, will finally publish his long-awaited first book! The book consists of all original illustrations, including previously unpublished works and the series "Shiki no memorie" on PIE COMIC ART website. The beautiful and fragile world of the boys, drawn with delicate brushwork, is a book of pure indulgence.