The full set of 46 glorious prints of Mt Fuji by Japan's most famous artist! This beautiful Japanese-bound volume presents the complete set of prints Thirty-six Views of Fuji, one of the most famous series created by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), including ten prints he added to the series at a later date. Mt Fuji is magnificently represented by the master thanks to his highly personal conception that combines the sacred dimensions of the mountain with earthly views repres...
Thinking of getting a Japanese-style tattoo? Want to avoid a permanent mistake? "Japanese Tattoos" is an insider's look at the world of Japanese "irezumi" (tattoos). "Japanese Tattoos" explains the imagery featured in Japanese tattoos so that readers can avoid getting ink they don't understand or, worse, that they'll regret. This photo-heavy book will also trace the history of Japanese tattooing, putting the iconography and "kanji" symbols in their proper context so readers w...
Have you ever seen a yokai? In Japanese, the word yokai refers to magical apparitions and mysterious events. These mythical creatures give a name and a form to the strange and uncanny things happening all around us. This colourful guide in picture book format is a funny, fast and slightly scary introduction to the stars of the Japanese yokai world. The classic tales and descriptions by Fleur Daugey combine with Sande Thommen's delightful illustrations to introduce over 30 wil...
Haruki Murakami's stories in graphic novel form for the first time! Haruki Murakami's novels, essays and short stories have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into dozens of languages. Now for the first time, many of Murakami's best-loved short stories are available in graphic novel form in English. With their trademark mix of realism and fantasy, centering around Murakami's characteristic themes of loss, remorse and confusion, the four stories in this vol...
Enchanting…intriguing […] A wonderfully surreal quality and a hip, witty tone.’ —The Wall Street Journal. Haruki Murakami's novels, essays and stories have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into fifty languages. Now for the first time, his best-loved stories are available in manga form, in three independent volumes. These adaptations have been hailed by Publishers Weekly as ‘a must-read for Murakami buffs and a quirky invitation into the writer's perspecti...
From Hello Kitty to Maneki Neko--Japan is the epicentre of global cat culture! Whether lurking in corners or taking center stage, cats are a ubiquitous presence in Japanese art. Depending on the situation, they may invite good fortune, prompt the viewer to meditate on a tale or provide evidence of an unseen world of magic and supernatural happenings. In 200 charming woodblock prints, paintings, screens and figurines spanning three centuries, Japanese art expert Rhiannon Pag...
The first book to present the amazing swords and armor belonging to the most famous Samurai in Japanese history! In Japanese Swords and Armor, Samurai sword expert Paul Martin presents scores of magnificent blades, fittings and armor from the 12th to the 20th centuries which belonged to thirty of the most famous warriors and leaders in Japanese history including: A wooden sword commissioned and owned by Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's greatest swordsman; an exact replica of the s...
Haruki Murakami's best-loved stories finally in graphic novel form! Haruki Murakami's novels, essays and short stories have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into scores of languages. Now for the first time, in this three-volume series, Murakami's best-loved stories are available in manga form in English. With their trademark mix of realism and fantasy, centering around Murakami's signature themes of loss, remorse and confusion. The three stories in this...
This book shows you how to accurately render human faces and emotions to create complex characters and add compelling immediacy to your work. The ability to draw realistic and powerful facial expressions is essential for every manga artist. All artists will tell you that human faces are the most important and challenging element of any drawing. How to Create Manga: Drawing Facial Expressions is an essential resource for artists who want to bring their skills to the next level...
An indispensable reference guide for manga artists presenting hundreds of different body positions, actions, movements and hand gestures! This complete guide shows you how to draw your characters with the right proportions and perspectives when performing all sorts of actions. With useful tips on depicting dynamic motions and movements more accurately you can make your drawings look more realistic! Are your characters opening an umbrella? Fussing with their phones? Or talking...
A gorgeously illustrated collection of 19 classic Korean tales of the supernatural! From spine-chilling tales of shape-shifting beasts and vengeful demons to romantic stories of enchanted love, the 19 stories in this collection showcase Korea's rich folklore traditions. Included in this anthology are: • The Hen and the Centipede: A poor man marries his wealthy employer, only to discover that she is an otherworldly centipede locked in an ancient battle with a ferocious white r...
Anatomy and art combine in this incredibly detailed manga drawing guide that offers an in-depth look at the human body. Manga artists of every level will benefit from this essential anatomical overview. Step-by-step instructions bring manga characters to life and provide a clearly defined and easy-to-follow art course on the human body. With more than 1,500 highly-detailed drawings and useful tips from a manga artist actually working in the business, this book is a self-conta...
