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Upcoming Titles / Japanese Art
Yokai Wonderland
More from YUMOTO Koichi Collection: Supernatural Beings in Japanese Art Author: Koichi Yumoto Size: 257 x 182mm Pages: 240 pages (Full color) Bound: Softbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-7562-4973-9 Price: £27.50 / €39.95 / ¥2,900
A newly revealed collection of Japanese art featuring yokai, the monsters of Japanese folklore Yokai are a class of supernatural monsters in Japanese folklore. In the Edo period (1603-1868), many artists, such as H o k u s a i K a t s u s h i k a o r Ku n i y o s h i Utagawa, created works featuring yokai that were inspired by folklore or their own imaginations. This book contains a lot of art works of Japanese yokai from the Edo period to today and includes not only paintings but also wood block prints, scrolls, ceramics, kimonos, wooden sculptures, magazines, children’s toys, such as board games, and more.
This is Koichi Yumoto’s second book, following his first book Yokai Museum, showcasing more from his personal collections. Not just a commentary on the works but he goes deep into explaining the history of yokai. This visually informative and knowledgeable book will certainly appeal to Japanese art lovers, yokai fans and also to those who are new to these fascinating supernatural creatures. It will also be a valuable inspirational reference book for designers and illustrators.
Related Title
Yokai Museum 978-4-7562-4337-9
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The Art of Fantasy, Sci-fi and Steampunk Author: Hiroshi Unno Size: 257 x 186mm Pages: 360 pages(Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-7562-4975-3 Price: £35.00 / €49.95 / ¥3,200
A beautiful visual history book of fantasy art from Romanticism and steampunk to modern illustrations from novels. Art has always been one of the most vivid ways to express people’s imagination. Fantasy art illustrates the full range of human fears and dreams, from mythology, the Bible, and the artist’s own original and exciting stories. This book describes the history of fantasy art from Romanticism in the 18th century to the modern era by exploring the masterpieces of fantasy artists; William Blake, John Martin, Albert Robida, Jules Gabriel Verne , H.G. Welles and more. It also shows illustrations from science fiction and fantasy novels such as Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, poems and stories by Edgar Allan Poe, mystery novels by Agatha Christie, and more contemporary fantasy novelists such as J.R.R. Tolkien and Michael Ende . This book illustrates the remarkable transition of fantasy art that occurred in 19th century when steampunk was introduced to the fantasy art world. Steampunk was unique because it was a fantasy-based style that was inspired by a real event, the Industrial Revolution. Today, the influence of steampunk can be seen in everywhere, from legendary films by Walt Disney and Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli. This book will surely satisfy all lovers of fantasy art and literature.
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The Art of Decadence European Fantasy Art of the Fin-de-Siècle
978-4-7562-4841-1
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Kimono and the Colors of Japan (New Printing Edition) Author: Katsumi Yumioka Size: 264 x 157mm Pages: 240 pages (Full color) Bound: Softbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-7562-5018-6 Price: £25.00 / €35.00 / ¥2,800
A great reference guide to Japanese color theory as it relates to kimono This distinctive volume reveals a unique antique kimono collection through various delicate Japanese colors and their use in kimono. The main focus of this book is on the colors of kimono and obi, not their construction or how to wear them. Colors such as “coconut brown,” “horizon blue,” “cupid pink,” and “lamp black” suggest the ways in which Japanese textile artists perceive colors. The pictures on every page are in glorious color to show the delicate color combination of each kimono. According to Katsumi Yumioka, the collector of the antique kimonos presented in this book, “We organized the kimono and obi (sash) according to what I like to call ‘Japanese Kokoro no Iro’ – the colors of the Japanese heart. Each category presents an example of how Japanese people understand individual colors and what the colors themselves express or signify.” With the knowledge of both Western and Japanese traditional fashion cultures, Yumioka presents and explains his collection to the general reader in an easily accessible way. Kimono collectors, textile design students, or anyone who enjoys looking at beautiful things will appreciate this book. First released in 2005, this title is now available in a new printing edition. The contents remain the same with different ISBN.
Related Title
TAISHO KIMONO 978-4-7562-4635-6
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Upcoming Titles / Comic Art
Beautiful Scenes from a Fantasy World
Background Illustrations and Scenes from Anime and Manga Works Size: 250 x 260mm Pages: 160p (Full color) Bound: Softbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-7562-4966-1 Price: £27.50 / €39.95 / ¥2,600
A beautiful collection of fantasy scenes from popular anime, manga and game creators This is the second title in the Everyday Scenes from a Parallel World series. It showcases background artworks featuring fantasy worlds: celestial castles, pirate ships sailing through the clouds, retro-futuristic inventions, deserted architectural spaces, towns that have sunk under the ocean, an enchanted forest and a space locomotive that runs in neofuturistic world. Featuring only a few anthro angels, dragons and other imaginary animals, attention is focused primarily on the beauty of the illustrated backgrounds. The fantasy illustrations in this collection are beyond your wildest imaginings and will surprise and inspire all kinds of art lovers. It might even make you look at the world differently after reading it. The works featured in this title are by 32 well-known Japanese creators, illustrators and animators. Also includes bilingual texts on how to draw fantasy art background illustrations.
Related Title
2017/04/27 パイ インターナショナル 背景画集 カバー 海外版
再校 2
コンセントリック
Everyday Scenes from a Parallel World 978-4-7562-4958-6
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Upcoming Titles / Craft
PARIS -100 Writing & Crafting Papers Season Paper Collection
Author: Season Paper Collection Size: 148×210mm Pages: 216p (100 removable sheets + 16p / Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-7562-4984-5 Price: £22.50 / €27.50 / ¥1,800
A collection of 100 papers designed by “Season Paper Collection”, Paris’s favorite stationery line “Season Paper Collection” is a French stationery brand that is well known for its delicate and poetic handwriting patterns with a vintage feel. Now the brand’s original patterns are featured in PIE’s 100 Paper Book Series. All 100 pages are removable and each pattern is printed on a variety of textured papers.
100 Writing and Crafting Papers from Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten Author: Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten Size: 148×210mm Pages: 208Pages (Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: Japanese, some English ISBN: 978-4-7562-4969-2 Price: £18.99 / €22.00 / ¥1,680
Traditional yet modern Japanese textile designs and illustrations are now featured in PIE’s 100 papers series! This title showcases a careful selection of beautiful textile designs and illustrations from Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten’s archives . Various textured papers are included alongside images of the prints. As an added feature, 100 removable papers can be used as special craft paper, stationery, wrapping paper, and more.
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Upcoming Titles / Illustration, Design
Romantic Princess Style
A Collection of Art by Macoto Takahashi Author: Macoto Takahashi Size: 210×148mm Pages: 176Pages(Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: Japanese, some English ISBN: 978-4-7562-4964-7 Price: £19.99 / €25.00 / ¥1,800
Illustrations that bring back the romance of fairytale maidens and princesses from childhood A new book from a legendary artist Macoto Takahashi, who is known as one of the artists who has created romantic images of female characters with big eyes adorned with roses, ribbons, stars, etc., and established a foundation of female characters in Japanese Manga, gives his thoughts on his works and reveals the history and stories behind his illustrations.
Tips for Great Designs Using Only Colors, Shapes, Patterns & Letters Size: 255×190mm Pages: 272Pages(Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: Japanese ISBN: 978-4-7562-4940-1 Price: £55.50 / €65.00 / ¥5,800
Effective design ideas that rely on patterns, colors, shapes and letters for visual impact instead of photography and illustrations All designers have faced the challenge of creating high-impact, visually attractive designs while intentionally avoiding design elements such as photographs or illustrations. This book showcases a wide variety of effective designs that have been created using clever arrangement of design elements such as the letters, lines, squares, circles, color combinations and patterns.
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New Titles 2017/04/27 パイ インターナショナル 背景画集 カバー 海外版
再校 2
コンセントリック
Everyday Scenes from a Parallel World Background Illustrations and Scenes from Anime and Manga Works
This is a first collection focusing on background scenery illustrations featuring 40 illustrators and animators. The illustrations depicts an ordinary and nostalgic everyday scenes which is very much familiar to Japanese but the scenery is totally imaginary which is why the title is called “from a Parallel World”. 250 x 260mm 160p (Full color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4958-6 £27.50 / €39.95 / ¥2,600
The Art of Decadence
European Fantasy Art of the Fin-de-Siècle
This book presents numerous historically important art works spanning from the 19th century to Surrealism, including notable European illustrators such as Odilon Redon, Gustav Klimt, Gustave Moreau, Aubrey Vincent Beardsley and much more. 257×186mm 400p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4841-1 £35.00 / €49.95 / ¥3,800
Paul Cox Design & Art Born in 1959, Paul Cox is a multi-talented French artist, whose artworks are all charming graphic designs. This collection showcases his various works, which were released primarily in France and Japan.
Size: 257×182mm 224 pages (Full color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4941-8 £27.50 / €39.95 / ¥2,900
Fancy Pop Design Many modern designs have been influenced by designs from the 1980s. This title showcases about 200 items, including posters, CDs, fashion, book covers, packaging for cosmetics and sweets and more. Although the designs remind us of the 80s, they have definitely been upgraded to something fresh and modern. All designers in this titles are young, talented, upand-coming artists from over the world. Size: 255×190mm 224 pages (Full color) Softbound Japanese 978-4-7562-4894-7 £37.50 / €49.95 / ¥3,900
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Hell in Japanese Art A collection of imaginative (and even humorous) illustrations of hell and other underworld realms in Japanese art works from the 12th to the 19th century. Many works are designated as Japanese National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties.
304×210mm 592p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4923-4 £55.00 / €75.00 / ¥5,900
The Art of the Dinosaur
Illustrations by the Top Paleoartists in the World
This book is a collection of dinosaur illustrations by the most technicallly and aesthetically accomplished paleoartists working today. These astonishing images of dinosaurs will overturn our conventional ideas about them.
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ALAMOSAURUS AND TYRANNOSAURUS (With QUETZALCOATLUS hovering the scene) Taken from the book project "SUPER PREDATOR. THE WORLD OF T. REX" by Mike Kelly. I based this digital recreation on pictures of the mounted skeletons from an exhibition in the Perot Museum in Dallas. The massive titanosaur Alamosaurus was one of the last sauropods to roam North America at the end of the Cretaceous. Tyrannosaurus was puny in comparative size, but could have been hunting the sauropod herds in family packs. Digital mixed media.
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TYLOSAURUS AND QUETZALCOATLUS A modified version of the cover for the Random House children’s book “Monsters” by Dr. Bob Bakker and Luis V. Rey. This digital painting technique is completely different than the one used in the previous illustrations. Digital mixed media.
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210×297mm 176p (Full Color) Hardcover English 978-4-7562-4922-7 £35.00 / €49.95 / ¥3,500
OTOMO KATSUHIRO:
20 POSTERS -Reprints of Classic Posters
20 reprints of rare and sought after posters from AKIRA, STEAMBOY, DOMU and more! Handpicked by Otomo-Sensei himself, the collection contains eighteen 508×359mm size color prints and two 1016×712mm size color prints folded in four, in a specially designed envelope folder. 515×364mm Eighteen 508×359mm color posters, Two 1016×712mm color posters Paper Folder J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4977-7 £35.00 / €49.95 / ¥3,600
Animals by Kuniyoshi Ukiyo-e Paper Book
Experience the humorous and satirical Ukiyo-e world of Kuniyoshi Utagawa. Each of the 60 prints can be removed easily. 257×182mm 152p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4759-9 £19.99 / €29.95 / ¥1,800
Related Title Cats by Kuniyoshi / Suprise! by Kuniyoshi Ukiyo-e Paper Book
978-4-7562-4669-1(Cats), 978-4-7562-4689-9(Surprise!)
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Backlist / Best Sellers
Hokusai Manga
PAREIDOLIA
978-4-7562-4069-9
978-4-7562-4713-1
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George Barbier: Master of Art Deco 978-4-7562-4144-3
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Best Sellers PIE Internatinal
The World of Mucha 978-4-7562-4789-6
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Bonsai, Reprint Edition 978-4-7562-4829-9
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Cats in Ukiyo-e
MOMENTARY: The Art of Ilya Kuvshinov
978-4-7562-4287-7
978-4-7562-4875-6
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→ P.24
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Backlist / European Art Best Seller
The World of Mucha: A Journey to Two Fairylands: Paris and Czech This is a collection of Mucha’s romantic art, including 370 decorative paintings and his masterpiece, the ‘Slav Epic.’ This book covers his entire career, from his beginnings in Paris to his final days in Czech after four years in the United States, and featured his most representative works. 257 x 186mm 360p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4789-6 £27.50 / €39.95 / ¥3,000
Harry Clarke
An Imaginative Genius in Illustrations and Stained-glass Arts
Harry Clarke was an Irish stained-glass artist and book illustrator. This book introduces his works through beautiful prints and with detailed explanations. It is a must-have treasure for fans of ‘The Golden Age of Illustration’ (1880’s-1920’s). 257 x 186mm 288p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4509-0 £27.50 / €35.00 / ¥2,800
William Morris: Father of Modern Design and Pattern
Texitile, Book & Editorial Designs and More
William Morris was an English textile designer and an artist. His flower patterns are well-known worldwide, but his other design works, such as editorial design included in this book are also worth seeing. 257 x 186mm 296p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4336-2 £24.00 / €30.00 / ¥2,800
Best Seller
George Barbier: Master of Art Deco Fashion, Illustration and Graphic Design
George Barbier was one of the great French illustrators. He is famous for his elegant art deco works, which were influenced by orientalism and Parisian couture. This book is a perfect reference for both fashion and graphic designers, as well as a beautiful gift. 257 x 182mm 296p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4144-3 £24.00 / €30.00 / ¥2,800
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Backlist / European Art
A Thousand and One Nights The Art of Folklore, Literature, Poetry, Fashion & Book Design of the Islamic World
This book is a magnificent visual history of the Middle Eastern fairy tales that inspired European illustrators. A unique introduction to the beauty of Islamic art and culture.
257 x 186mm 296p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4816-9 £27.50 / €39.95 / ¥2,900
Avant-Garde Graphics in Russia Posters, Book Design, Children Books, Typography and more
This title is a definitive graphic art collection of Russian avant-garde. Contents are widely varied in the fields of editorial design, book design, children’s books, typography, pattern graphics, poster creation, fashion and textiles and so on. 257 x 186mm 320p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4612-7 £24.99 / €35.00 / ¥2,900
Beautiful Book Designs
From the Middle Ages to the Mid 20th Century
This collection presents more than 1,200 years of Beautiful Book Design, including The Book of Kells, Leicester Codex, Gift Books in late 19th, Penguin Book Covers, and more. 257 x 186mm 312p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4704-9 £27.50 / €39.95 / ¥2,900
About the European Art series The text is written by Hiroshi Unno, and the main part of the description is in English/Japanese bilingual. The gorgeous book design by Reiko Harajo. Available world wide.
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French Antique Textiles
Collections Made and Imported by Mulhouse, Toiles de Jouy and Souleiado
This book reveals the beauty of French antique textiles by showcasing many patterns from three museums: Toiles de Jouy, Mulhouse and Souleiado.
210 x 148mm 224p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese 978-4-7562-4754-4 £22.50 / €32.50 / ¥2,300
Maija Isola
art, fabric, marimekko
Maija Isola (1927–2001) was the textile designer hired by Marimekko. Her most famous print, Unikko, has become the most recognizable icon of the Marimekko Company. Most of the contents of this book are her textile works, but her lifestyle is also featured. 210 x 148mm 160p (Full Color) Softbound English 978-4-7562-4366-9 £22.00 / €27.50 / ¥2,400
Olle Eksell
Swedish Graphic Designer
This book collects about 400 outstanding graphic design works of Olle Eksell, one of the most respected and distinguished Swedish graphic designers in many fields.
257 x 182mm 240p (224 in Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-89444-547-5 £20.00 / €25.00
CHRISTIAN BOLTANSKI
Animitas – Les âmes qui murmurent
Christian Boltanski (1944-) is a contemporary French Conceptual artist. This book is the official catalog of the title, Boltanki’s first solo exhibition held in Tokyo 2016.
300 x 186mm 96p (64p in full color, 32p in two colors) Hardbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4861-9 £29.99 / €39.95 / ¥2,500
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The World of Aquirax Uno’s Fantasy Illustrations Akira Uno (1934-), also known as Aquirax Uno, is a Japanese illustrator and graphic designer. His “fantastical illustrations” are introduced in this volume.
257 x 186mm 280p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4776-6 £32.50 / €45.00 / ¥3,200
Yurio Seki’s Designs and Patterns This is the second comprehensive collection of design works by Yurio Seki, a Japanese graphic designer. All text is in English.
210 x 148mm 192p (Full Color) Softbound English 978-4-7562-4502-1 £22.00 / €27.50 / ¥2,200
HISUI SUGIURA
A Pioneer of Japanese Graphic Design
Hisui Sugiura (1876-1965) was a pioneer of Japanese Commercial Art. His design is in good mixture of Japanese tradition and Art Deco.
257 x 182mm 224p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese 978-4-7562-4663-9 £23.00 / €29.50 / ¥2,800
Erik Bruun
Alain Grée
Erik Bruun (1926-) is a graphic designer in Finland. This is the one-and-only treasured book which introduces a number of his works from his long career.
Alain Grée(1936-) is a French illustrator, author and graphic designer. More than 200 art works are showcased in this very first art collection.
257 x 182mm 224p (Full Color) + Supplementary Poster Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4663-9 £24.99 / €34.50 / ¥2,800
257 x 182mm 224p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4748-3 £24.99 / €39.95 / ¥2,800
Finnish Graphic Designer
Works by the French Illustrator from the 1960s-70s
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Backlist / Japanse Art
Cats in Ukiyo-e
Best Seller
Japanese Woodblock Print of UTAGAWA Kuniyoshi
More than any other Japanese ukiyo-e artist, Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) depicted cats humorously and satirically, with great accuracy and careful observation. This book is a collection of Kuniyoshi’s works that featured cats. Text is in J/E bilingual. 210 x 148mm 192p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4287-7 £20.00 / €25.00 / ¥2,200
Hokusai Manga
Best Seller
Hokusai Manga is one of the masterpieces by Hokusai Katsushika (1760-1849), a master of Ukiyo-e artist. This book selects pieces of his works from the eight volumes, and compiled them into one charming book. J/E bilingual edition is unavailable in France, Italy and Mainland China. 304 x 210mm 696p (2&3 Special Colors) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4069-9 £45.00 / €59.95 / ¥5,800
Yokai Museum
The Art of Japanese Supernatural Beings from YUMOTO Koichi Collection
Yokai are a class of supernatural monsters in Japanese folklore. Yokai have attracted artists and have been a common theme in artworks until the present day because of their unique forms and their mysterious behaviors. This book is a visual collection of art works of Yokai in Japan since the Edo period (1603-1868). 257 x 182mm 288p (272 in Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4337-9 £24.00 / €35.00 / ¥2,800
MANGA
The Pre-History of Japanese Comics
This title features foundational works of manga dating from the 17th to the early 20th century and presented in chronological order. A great resource for graphic designers and comic book artists. Ukiyo-e works by Kuniyoshi, Hokusai and Yoshitoshi Tsukioka, are also included. 210 x 148mm 280p (240 in Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4357-7 £22.00 / €27.50 / ¥2,800
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Bonsai, Reprint Edition
Best Seller
Bonsai, Reprint Edition is a collection of exquisite photographs of bonsai trees. Arranged by month, this reprint edition features many seasonal examples of these exquisite miniature trees throughout the year, now in a more compact and economical format. *It is a reprint of Bonsai (978-4-7562-4094-1) published in 2011.
210 x 152mm 288p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4829-9 £29.99 / €39.95 / ¥2,800
Rimpa
Decorative Japanese Paintings
Back in Stock
Rimpa, a major art movements of Japanese painting, was founded in Kyoto in the 17th century. Rimpa has a rich decorative style with backgrounds with gold leaf, based on the classical Yamato-e style.
210 x 148mm 400p (200 in Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-89444-898-8 £24.00 / €30.00 / ¥3,800
Cats by Kuniyoshi Suprise! by Kuniyoshi Ukiyo-e Paper Book Size: 257 x 182mm Pages: 152p (60 removable sheets + 32p) (Full Color + Back Side 1C) Bound: Softbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-7562-4669-1(Cats), 978-4-7562-4689-9(Surprise!) Price: £19.99 / €29.95 / ¥1,800(for each) Publisher: Daifukushorin
In old Tokyo, known as “Edo” during the early modern period, fashion snaps and entertainment magazines came in the form of Ukiyo-e, or “pictures of the floating world”. Cats by Kuniyoshi and Surprise! by Kuniyoshi, showcase some of the most famous woodblock prints by the outstanding Ukiyo-e master, UTAGAWA Kuniyoshi (1797-1861). In both titles, each of the 60 prints can be removed easily, offering today’s readers a fun and authentic way to appreciate Ukiyo-e. The simple, yet unique, design printed on the back side of each page offers even more creative ideas.
Reversible design
Suprise! by Kuniyoshi
Cats by Kuniyoshi
www.daifukushorin.com
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Something Wicked from Japan Ghosts, Demons & Yokai in Ukiyo-e Masterpieces Supervisor: Ei Nakau Size: 228×182mm Pages: 240p (Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-7562-4810-7 Price: £19.99 / €29.95 / ¥2,200
This book contains 70 yurei (ghosts), oni (demons), kaijin (sorcerers) and yokai (supernatural monsters) with a basic introduction to each creature’s story in J/ E bilingual text. These phantoms and monsters are described vividly in 120 ukiyo-e art pieces, all created by great masters such as Hokusai, Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi and so on, giving readers a clear and terrifying image of what such supernatural figures might look like. These images have been passed down through the years, and many art genres in Japan today, including manga and games, are heavily influenced by them.
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The Fox of Osakabe
Specters (yōkai)
おさかべ
於佐壁狐は、姫路城の守護神である刑 部大明神 の正体として知られていますが、一方では、天守閣 にすむ妖狐とも言われ、宮本武蔵によって退治され たことが伝わっています。 The Fox of Osakabe is known as the true form of Osakabe Daimyojin, the guardian deity of Himeji Castle, but conflictingly is also said to be a mischievous fox spirit living in the castle tower who was defeated by Musashi Miyamoto.
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Jakuchu
The 300th Anniversary of his Birth
Ito Jakuchu (1716-1800) was active in Kyoto during the 18th century. This is the official exhibition catalog of the title, held at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in 2016. Vivid images of animals and plants using a delicate painting style are presented in this volume. 296 x 227mm 328p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English978-4-907243-06-7 £60.00 / €80.00
Shunga
Japanese Erotic Art
Shunga, a type of Ukiyo-e, portrays erotic expression between men and women with pleasures and pains, and the beauty of their bodies. This book features works from the Edo period, including Utamaro and Hokusai.
210 x 148mm 400p (200 in Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-89444-802-5 £24.00 / €32.50 / ¥3,800
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Traditional Japanese Stencil Patterns (with DVD-ROM) 1600 images of Ise Katagami from Isetan Mitsukoshi collection
This book introduces traditional Japanese stencil patterns, called “Isekatagami”, which are said to have been initially created 1000 years ago. A precious resource for textile and fashion professionals. 240 x 176mm 362p (4 Color / 2 Color) Softbound with plastic jacket + DVD-ROM + small booklet J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4330-0 £39.00 / €49.00 / ¥3,600
The Traditional Colors of Japan
Traditional Japanese Color Palette
This book is a distinctive encyclopedia of Japanese traditional colors. This book presents 250 Japanese colors from paintings, crafts, textiles and performing arts, and explanations of their names and CMYK/RGB data.
This is a companion to The Traditional Colors of Japan, and focuses on the beauty of Japanese traditional color combinations. It explores the aesthetics of color combination in traditional Japanese art works.
210 x 148mm 192p (176 in Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4100-9 £20.00 / €25.00 / ¥2,800
210 x 148mm 192p (176 in Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4114-6 £20.00 / €25.00 / ¥2,800
ICHIKAWA ENNOSUKE IV
The Art of Japanese Dyeing Patterns
This is a precious photographic volume of Ichikawa Ennosuke IV, a promising Kabuki actor of Japan. Seishi Nagatsuka, the photographer, started shooting the rising Kabuki star in 2002, and kept taking the actor’s progressive performances for 10 years.
Kamawanu Collection of Tenugui: Japanese Cotton Cloth
257 x 182mm 144p (Full color) Softbound Japanese 978-4-7562-4740-7 £32.50 / €42.50 / ¥3,500
210 x 148mm 200p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4510-6 £19.00 / €25.00 / ¥2,200
TAISHO KIMONO
Beauty of Japanese Modernity in 1910s & 20s
This book introduces colorful and dynamic patterns of Meisen kimono, categorized by pattern and motif, that are very much different from authentic kimono patterns in former periods. 210 x 148mm 272p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4635-6 £24.00 / €32.00 / ¥2,800
More than 300 dyeing patterns, as well as some helpful ideas for Tenugui (Japanese cotton cloth) usage, are included in this volume.
Sushi Renowned sushi chef Kazuo Nagayama’s own personal recipes are presented here with exquisitely photographed painstaking art. Sushi is arranged by season reflecting the availability of the main ingredients. 210 x 140mm 208p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4134-4 £16.00 / €22.50 / ¥2,000
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Backlist / Comic Art
MOMENTARY: The Art of Ilya Kuvshinov Size: 195 x 188mm Pages: 192p (176 in color) Bound: Softbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-7562-4875-6 Price: £22.99 / €27.99 / ¥1,980
Ilya Kuvshinov is a Russian illustrator with a significant social media following. On Instagram alone, more than 991,000 followers from all over the world eagerly await his latest posts! In this first book collection of his work, readers can see a fascinating combination of cute girls with large, manga-influenced eyes and soulful Japanese landscape illustrations. “This Is Some Of The Best Anime Styled Character Art You Will Ever See....The reason why Kuvshinov’s work is so highly regarded in Japan is that his style is pristine in the extreme. With partial undertones of Kazuma Kaneko in places, he draws his figures with almost photo-real precision.” (Ollie Barder, Forbes.com)
THE ART OF POSUKA DEMIZU Size: 220 x 182mm Pages: 192p (Full color) Bound: Softbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-7562-4876-3 Price: £22.99 / €27.99 / ¥2,400
Posuka Demizu is a rising star among manga artists whose new title, The Promised Neverland, created with coauthor Kaiu Shirai, is currently running in the manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump in Japan. This first collection of Posuka’s work features outstanding art works from his career so far, along with new illustrations created especially for this edition. Readers will appreciate seeing Posuka’s vibrant characters and compositions rendered in his characteristically precise style, gathered together for the first time in a single volume. 24
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Backlist / Comic Art
POSTERS
OTOMO KATSUHIRO X GRAPHIC DESIGN Size: 364 x 257mm Pages: 176p (Full color) + Supplementary Poster Bound: Softbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-7562-4447-5 Price: £43.00 / €55.00 / ¥4,800
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Katsuhiro Otomo(1954-) is one of the most respected and influential Japanese artists/storytellers in the history of modern comics and animation. His representative work, AKIRA, boasts astonishing power and visionary scope, with unsurpassed artistry. This book exclusively features more than 130 posters, all of which use Otomo’s great illustration works.
KATSUYA TERADA 10 Ten 10 Year Retrospective
Size: 210 x 148mm Pages: 328p (64p in 4 Color + 264p in 2 Color) Bound: Softbound Language: Japanese, some English ISBN: 978-4-7562-4376-8 Price: £24.00 / €30.00 / ¥2,300
Katsuya Terada (1963-) is one of Japan’s most sought-after illustrators who is known as the character designer for the animated film, Blood: The Last Vampire. This book is an exhibition catalogue for the title, held in Kyoto International Manga Museum, 2013. Most of the works featured in the exhibition such as mangas, illustrations, as well as preliminary sketches, and production drawings are included in this volume.
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PAREIDOLIA
A Retrospective of Beloved and New Works by James Jean Size: 305 x 225mm Pages: 288p (Full Color) + Supplementary Poster Bound: Softbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-7562-4713-1 Price: £29.99 / €45.00 / ¥4,200
Born in 1978 as a Taiwanese-American, James Jean became one of the talented artists/illustrators creating both commercial works and fine art gallery works. He contributed numerous works of cover art for American comics and he also did a creative collaborative project with PRADA in 2007. This title is the long-awaited art collection of James Jean covering most of his career. To celebrate the first release in Japan, endorsements are presented in bilingual text by Takashi Murakami (contemporary artist) and Guillermo del Toro (film director). The book comes with a dust jackets which folds out into a stunning poster (556 x 837mm).
YOSHITAKA AMANO
The World Beyond Your Imagination Size: 297 x 225mm Pages: 224p (Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: Japanese, some English and Chinese ISBN: 978-4-7562-4604-2 Price: £37.50 / €49.95 / ¥2,700
Yoshitaka Amano is a multi-talented Japanese artist who has been well known for his massively successful video-game character designs of ‘Final Fantasy’ series. This title presents more than 250 of Amano’s entire works from the beginning of his carrier until the very recent works, in particular, character designs of Gatchaman, Time Bokan, Vampire Hunter D and Final Fantasy series and POPpaintings of Deva Loka series etc.
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Backlist / Comic Art
The Art of Shichigoro This is the first collection of shichigoro-shingo’s digital paintings, encompassing both his personal and commercial works. As an emerging young artist in Tokyo, he has already been gaining a reputation worldwide including eyecatching contributions to a TV commercial in Japan, a solo exhibition in Russia and cover art for CLARKESWORLD MAGAZINE , which was nominated for the Chesley Award 2016. 220 x 182mm 192p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4877-0 £22.99 / €27.99 / ¥2,400
CANNABIS WORKS 2 Tatsuyuki Tanaka Art Book Tatsuyuki Tanaka (1965-) is a Japanese animation director and illustrator. He also works under the name of CANNABIS, is a sought-after Japanese animator and illustrator, who worked for the legendary animation AKIRA. This book collects much of his work from 2003 to 2016, and showcases his recent illustrations for books, magazines and record covers, as well as key art for the Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2015. 182 x 257mm 160p (Full Color) Hardbound J/E bilingual 978-4-8354-5359-0 £27.50 / €35.00 / ¥2,500
Zawa-zawa
Treasured Art Works of Ashley Wood
This is Ashley Wood’s first art book published in Japan covering almost 400 of his ‘treasured’ works in various fields such as oil painting, drawing, package design and draft of figures/robot toys, etc. Such ‘key’ works, which have long been available only in his past exhibition catalogues, are comprehensively showcased in this volume. 220 x 182mm 224p (192p in Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4656-1 £24.99 / €39.95 / ¥2,800
PUSSYCAT! KILL! KILL! KILL! This title showcases the fantastic collaboration of three internationally-renowned erotic art illustrators: Hajime Sorayama, Rockin’ Jelly Bean and Katsuya Terada. They introduce each other on the front page of each artist’s section, allowing readers to enjoy their commentary. 364 x 257mm 72p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-309-92022-1 £32.00 / €42.50
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More Heroes and Heroines
Japanese Video Game + Animation Illustration
Following PIE’s former bestseller Heroes and Heroines, this is the most trendy and updated art collection of more than 50 prominent Japanese character deisngers in the field of video game and animation. This is the must-have book for Japanese video game & anime lovers, as well as cosplay enthusiasts. 257 x 182mm 208p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4585-4 £19.99 / €25.00 / ¥2,800
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漫画媒体中心に、その他小説の挿画やキャラクターデザインなどイラス トの場でも活動しています。おもな作品に漫画「魔界王子devils and realist ／原作：高殿 円」、アニメ「うたの☆プリンスさまっ♪」シリー ズコミカライズ、キャラクターデザイン「B-project」など。
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色彩の楽しさが伝わるようなカラーリングと、コンセプトに合わせた彩 色で企画の意図を明確に伝えられるよう努力することを心がけています。
Illustrations from Japanese Comics and Games
Most of my work focuses on the manga medium, but I am also active in the field of illustration, creating artwork for novels and producing character designs, for example. My major efforts include the manga versions of Makai Oji devils and realist (original work by T a k a d o n o M a d o k a ) a n d U t a n o P r i n c e - s a m a♪ ( m a n g a v e r s i o n ) , a n d c o m i c i l l u s t r a t i o n s a n d c h a r a c t e r d e s i g n f o r B- p r o j e c t . I try to ensure that the fun of coloring comes across in my drawings, and that coloring complements and clearly communicates the intent of the project.
This title is the most updated art collection of ‘beautiful boys’ all of which are the great favorite of Fujoshi or Yaoi girls. All art works are showcased by 79 artists with bilingual profiles. Some are actually sought-after illustrations from popular online game titled Touken Ranbu or Vocaloid™ PV.
COMIC it vol.1 表紙イラスト / KADOKAWA アスキー・メディアワークス
「φの方石 －白幽堂魔石奇譚－」 （著：新田周右）/ カバーイラスト / メディアワークス文庫 / KADOKAWA アスキーメディアワークス
「うたの☆プリンスさまっ♪マジLOVE2000%」 / 3巻カバーイラスト 作画：雪広うたこ 原作：紅ノ月 歌音・ブロッコリー キャラクターデザイン原案：倉花千夏 キャラクターデザイン・総作画監督：森 光恵 監修： うた☆プリ2製作委員会 KADOKAWA アスキー・メディアワークス ©UTA☆PRI-2 PROJECT
「B-project」 / キービジュアル / MAGES. ©B-project
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257 x 182mm 192p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4722-3 £19.99 / €28.00 / ¥2,400
The Art of Grasshopper Manufacture Complete Collection of SUDA51: A Great Video Game Designer in Japan
This is the one-and-only title of complete art works created by Grasshopper Manufacture, a Japanese video game developer of successful games such as Lollipop Chainsaw, Killer 7, No More Heroes, directed by SUDA51. 257 x 182mm 224pp (192 in Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4586-1 £24.99 / €37.00 / ¥2,800
Comic Mix Design
Graphic Design Trend in Japan: Advertising, Promotional Tool and Packaging featuring Comics and Animation
Manga/animation in advertisements, direct mails and brochures allow people to understand complicated matters easily and to have a big impact. 285 x 220mm 160p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese 978-4-7562-4599-1 £28.00 / €39.99 / ¥3,800
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MANGA DESIGN
Book Designs for Japanese Comic Books
This title compiles more than 170 unique and attractive managa book design, which survive in the competitive Japanese manga market. 257 x 182mm 208p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4691-2 £24.99 / €39.95 / ¥2,900
Backlist/ Cooking, Erotica, Photography
nobu’s Vegetarian Cookbook Size: 267 x 218mm Pages: 176p (Full Color) Bound: Hardbound Language: English ISBN: 978-4-89444-905-3 Price: £25.00 / €31.50 / ¥4,200
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In this first cookbook by nobu (Nobu Matsuhisa) to focus on vegetable dishes, the master chef shares his expertise and deep knowledge of Japanese cuisine in sixty recipes that showcase vegetables in all their variety. All the text is in English.
Beautiful Owls in the World
Beautiful Birds in the World
Not just an encyclopedia, but the very best book to introduce various species of owls and their unique expressions in a handy format photography book.
Enjoy having your own bird sanctuary on hand! This handy title showcases a number of beautiful photos featuring colorful and adorable wild birds as treasures in rich nature.
150 x 150mm 160p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese 978-4-7562-4512-0 £16.99 / €24.50 / ¥1,800
150 x 150mm 192p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese 978-4-7562-4311-9 £16.99 / €24.50 / ¥1,800
Japanese Erotica in Contemporary Art
Erotica in Japanese Contemporary Art Ⅱ
This title is a complete art collection of contemporary erotic arts in Japan, covering more than 50 great and up-andcoming artists in various fields.
This second volume showcases even more cutting-edge underground artwork by 47 Japanese artists.
257 x 186mm 320p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4495-6 £34.00 / €45.00 / ¥3,800
257 x 186mm 320p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4753-7 £35.00 / €49.95 / ¥4,200
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Backlist / Notebook
Yurio Seki’s Scandinavian Design Notebook Size: 210 x 148mm (A5) Pages: 64p Bound: Softbound Price: £4.99 / €5.84 / ¥380
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To make everyday life more beautiful, all covers of this notebook collection are originally designed by Yurio Seki. Highquality papers are used for the interior pages, which are thich enough to prevent writing from bleeding through to the reverse side of each page. forest
dalarnas
circle
(plain) 978-4-7562-4488-8
(plain) 978-4-7562-4489-5
(grid) 978-4-7562-4490-1
triangle
sea
kitchen
(grid) 978-4-7562-4491-8
(ruled) 978-4-7562-4492-5
• Saddle-stitched bound using colorful threads • Beautiful colors on the inside cover • Using Japanese fine paper • Three types of notebooks:
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grid
(ruled) 978-4-7562-4493-2
*ISBN invalid in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
SOU・SOU Notebook Size: 210 x 148mm (A5) Pages: 64p (Full Color) Bound: Softbound Price: £4.99 / €5.84 / ¥420
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To make everyday life more beautiful, all covers of this notebook collection are designed from beautiful textile designs of Katsuji Wakisaka. Thick papers are used to prevent writings on the reverse side of each page from bleeding through. Chrysanthemum Burst
SO SU U (10 numbers)
Stripes
(plain) 978-4-7562-4516-8
(ruled) 978-4-7562-4517-5
(ruled) 978-4-7562-4518-2
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Dots and Stripes
Plum Trees
(plain) 978-4-7562-4519-9
(plain) 978-4-7562-4520-5
Smile (ruled) 978-4-7562-4521-2
*ISBN invalid in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
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100 Papers with Classical Patterns
100 Illustrated Papers for Writing and Crafting Designed by 25 contemporary Japanese artists
Enjoy beautiful patterns printed on 104 removable papers! All patterns such as small flowers, decorative frames and classical motifs are designed and collaged by Reiko Harajo, a Japanese art director, with using chalcography & printing ornaments in 17-19 century. Most pages are printed with gold or silver colors. 148 x 210mm 212p (104 removable sheets + 4p / Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4717-9 £19.50 / €23.00 / ¥1,800
This book contains 100 removable papers with cute illustrations designed by 25 contemporary Japanese artist. This book consists of a various papers: gloss, rough, craft paper, and so on. So readers can enjoy writing letters and crafting, such as making small envelopes or pochi-bukuro, a tiny bag for money gifts. 148 x 210mm 216p (100 removable sheets + 16p / Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4451-2 £19.50 / €22.50 / ¥1,600
100 Papers with Japanese Patterns
mt 100 Writing and Crafting Papers
Various designs are printed on four types of paper, including glossy, rough, recycled and craft paper.
The world-wide successful product, mt (masking tape or Japanese washi paper tape), is no w fea tured in PIE’s 100 papers series!
148 x 210mm 216p (100 removable sheets + 16p / Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4758-2 £18.99 / €22.00 / ¥1,680
148 x 210mm 208p (100 removable sheets + 8p / Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4696-7 £18.99 / €22.00 / ¥1,680
More Designs of Paper Folding for POP-UP
The Art of Paper Folding for POP-UP
The 15 pop-up works and their templa tes a vailable in the attached DVD-ROM stimulate readers’ creativity.
This title offers a feast of useful pop-ups that can be used as greeting cards, hangings, decorations or whatever your heart desires.
Designed by 12 Japanese Artists
Samples and Templates for Cards and Crafts
190 x 162mm 15 POP-UP cards + 12p + DVD-ROM Hardbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4465-9 £29.99 / €39.95 / ¥3,800
30 removable sheets for greeting cards, ornaments, and more
192 x 160mm 30 POP-UP cards + 4p Hardbound English 978-4-89444-686-1 £24.99 / €27.00 / ¥3,800
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Backlist / Design
Third Wave Design
Shop Renovation Graphics
This title showcases advertisements, tools, and shop display designs that follow Portland’s artisanal culture trend, featuring “retro” elements.
Shop Renovation Graphics showcases around 90 visual examples of unique and diverse shop renovations. Each shop is introduced through simple floor plans, beforeand-after photos of facades and key design elements.
255 x 190mm 224p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, mostly visua 978-4-7562-4805-3 £32.50 / €42.50 / ¥3,900
300 x 224mm 176p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, mostly visual 978-4-7562- 4834-3 £35.00 / €42.50 / ¥3,900
London: Beautiful Designs on the Street Cornerr Shop Interior,
Small Shop Graphics in Japan 87 Inspirational Design Ideas
Cool Coffee-inspired Designs for an Easygoing, Natural Lifestyle
Wrapping Tools, Catalogues, and more
Each shop’s distinctive ideas for branding & interior design offer a new take on high-impact design.
This book presents both the interior and exterior designs of a variety of small cafés, bars, restaurants and specialty shops. Floor plans and key design elements for each are also included.
297 x 210mm 160p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4786-5 £29.99 / €39.95 / ¥3,800
300 x 224mm 176p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese 978-4-7562-4681-3 £24.99 / €39.95 / ¥3,900
Cute Hand-drawn Patterns
Drawing and Handwriting Textures Ready-to-Use Frames and
A Collection of Ready-to-Use Background Patterns (with DVD-ROM)
Background Patterns (with DVD-ROM)
This book includes more than 300 royalty-free images of handdrawn and handwritten patterns. Perfect for packaging, wrapping paper, wallpaper, fabric, fashion, home decor and more.
This book is a clip art collection with a softly-colored touch and heartwarming illustrations. Most are not concrete things but abstract patterns – such as stripes, dots, scratches, etc.
257 x 190mm 128p (Full Color)+DVD-ROM Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4807-7 £29.99 / €35.00 / ¥2,600
257 x 182mm 128p (Full Color) Softbound + DVD-ROM Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4388-1 £21.00 / €27.00 / ¥2,400
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