A collaboration of the three internationally-renowned artists in the field of erotic illustrations - Hajime Sorayama, Rockin' Jelly Bean and Katsuya Terada - showcasing high quality and tasteful art works at each turn of a page.
A GIANT 512-page collection of Katsuya Terada's RAKUGAKI sketches and illustrations. The one and only legendary illustrator Katsuya Terada, a.k.a RAKUGAKING (The Sketch King) and well known as a pioneer who is always seeking new ideas and motifs for his drawings, has finally revealed his RAKUGAKI sketches and illustrations, long kept in his sketch book. Although most illustrations in this collection have appeared in Terada's previous international exhibitions (e.g., Giant Robot in Los Angeles), never before has any book collected so many of his RAKUGAKI. This is the best and most comprehensive collection of Katsuya Terada's pencil sketches, making it a must-have book for both his hardcore fans and also to illustrators in general.
New father and troubled yakuza Rakuda gets a call from his colleagues tasking him to dispose of a random body. The job is fishy, but when you are a gangster sometimes you have to just do what you're told. But in this case, who gave him the job is the problem. A young hustler named Amazaki has tasked him to take care of a corpse without any info on who the body is and how to get rid of it. Turns out the body belongs to their gang lord... Now the gang and the cops are after Rakuda. And with danger around every corner, there are now very few moments for jokes in Rakuda's world.
Dark Horse proudly presents the first English-language artbook showcasing one of Japan's most sought-after painters and illustrators, Katsuya Terada. Dragon Girl and Monkey King collects Terada's art in every mood: sexy, brutal, bizarre and humourous, including his distinctive Hellboy figurine work, commentary, and an exclusive interview with the artist. This is a landmark release for one of the most prominent 'rakugaki' artists in the world - the art of drawing a little and often, wherever you can.
The complete works of the acclaimed illustrator best-known for his sexy robots A reference catalog to Sorayama's rich and highly detailed work, this thorough volume presents many new illustrations and is beautifully printed to showcase his extraordinary talent, wondrous imagination, and impeccable skill.
In a radical departure from his previous work on animated films and comics featuring superheroes, the award-winning artist Bruce Timm presents an extensive survey of the many forms that his muse has assumed in his mind's eye. This book showcases nearly 300 full-color, line and pencil images of partially clothed and nude women of almost every conceivable description and temperament, some accompanied by Timm's comments. The artist has granted access to his archives to provide the best representation of his private works. These rarely seen images span the last 15 years.
The long awaited arrival of the latest collection Sorayama's erotic illustrations, NAGA, which was completed after his previous best-seller, GYNOIDS. Since the '83 release of SEXY ROBOTS, his combination of technical perfection and feminine sensuality has gained instant worldwide recognition such that in 1996, he was hired as a character designer for the Hollywood production "Space Trucker", starring Dennis Hopper. The 65 works gathered in this lavish collection all reflect the central theme of this book: water, a serpent, and feminine beauty.
Pencil and Ink is a new collection of Frank Cho's personal works that focuses primarily on his exceptional pencil and ink drawings. Filled with over 120 pieces from the last two decades, it contains works not published in Frank's previous book, The Art of Frank Cho. This companion title features his most recent ballpoint-pen women, nudes, sketches and studies of the figure. This reveal Frank's passion for the human form, crosshatching and the line as well as his love of storytelling. Also included are recent Sherlock Holmes and monster drawings, along with Jungle Queen commissions done over the years. With a wide range of both completed and unfinished creations, this collection gives you the opportunity to view the artist's craft through its many stages. A few pieces include both the completed and preliminary work to show Frank's thought process when making his visions. Featuring a new fifty-question interview, this book also answers many of the questions frequently asked by Frank's followers and fans. A self-taught artist, he offers advice to those starting out in the industry by sharing his own experience and disclosing information about what inspires his process. Frank also answers intimate questions and shares new insight on how he transitioned to becoming a professional in the field.
14 international creators—all renowned and all unique—present 13 short stories in this love letter to the endless possibilities of sequential art in all its forms.
A full-color steampunk artbook & manga collection hardcover--includes all 22 Major Arcana as removable tarot cards! Don't miss this beautiful release from an award-winning Japanese artist who contributed to Final Fantasy art. In a world wedged somewhere between past and future, an airship drifts gently among pillow-soft clouds. This is the Tomeship--purveyor of used books and fresh coffee across the skies. It can only be seen by those who bear the Gearform Scar on their hearts. Are you one such soul? Immerse yourself in a gorgeously illustrated magical realm and find out!