Amano Yoshitaka Illustrations : Viz Media Edition, Paperback by Amano, Yoshitaka, ISBN 1421589575, ISBN-13 9781421589572, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US
<b>A collection of gorgeous full-color art pieces, interviews, and sketches by Yoshitaka Amano, renowned for his work on Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D and The Sandman.</b><br><br>Since beginning his career at age fifteen with the legendary animation studio Tatsunoko Production, Yoshitaka Amano has become one of the most acclaimed artists and illustrators at work today. Displaying a rare range, his oeuvre encompasses everything from minutely observed still-life sketches to full-color paintings on an epic scale, from children’s storybooks to dark adult fantasy, from theatrical productions to video games to sculpture to commercial design.<br><br><i>Yoshitaka Amano: Illustrations</i> offers a concise survey of this remarkable artist’s career to date. It includes selected full-color pieces for series such as <i>Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D </i>and <i>Gatchaman </i>(Battle of the Planets)<i>, </i>as well as for Amano’s own creations like <i>Hero </i>and <i>. Salad. </i>Packed with sketches, commentary, and interviews, this beautiful volume opens a window into the world of Amano.