| Title | : | Yoshitaka Amano: Illustrations |
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| ISBN | : | 1421589575 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781421589572 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 |
| Publication | : | Published August 9, 2016 |
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.
Yoshitaka Amano: Illustrations offers a concise survey of this remarkable artist’s career to date. It includes selected full-color pieces for series such as Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D and Gatchaman (Battle of the Planets), as well as for Amano’s own creations like Hero and N.Y. Salad. Packed with sketches, commentary, and interviews, this beautiful volume opens a window into the world of Amano.
Yoshitaka Amano: Illustrations Reviews
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Great art, informative interviews.
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Just leaves me wanting for more. Picking up Beyond the Fantasy soon, probably some of the Final Fantasy Ultimania Archives as well. Loved the peek into his creative process and a look at the various things Amano has done throughout his career.
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yoshitaka amano, my homeboy
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God damn this mfer can draw
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If you know the name Yoshitaka Amano, you probably have a good picture of his art and his style. This book is filled with some really wonderful art. Like many I'm most familiar with Amano from his work on Final Fantasy. While some of that work is in here the majority of the art is from his other jobs and his original works. On top of that you get some good interviews which give you a great look at the man's long and storied career.
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(I am a fan of Amano's work and have many of his books in my collection.)
Yoshitaka Amano: Illustrations provides a good overview of his work and his evolution as an artist throughout his career. While there were few illustrations I hadn't seen before, the book features a wonderful conversation between Amano and Akira (Aquirax) Uno, as well as an edited transcript of an interview he conducted with Illustration Magazine (issue 195).
