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Yoshitaka Amano: Illustrations

Author : Yoshitaka Amano

Publisher : VIZ Media LLC

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 22,29 MB

Release : 2016-08-09

Category : Art

ISBN : 9781421589572

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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. 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: The Illustrated Biography-Beyond the Fantasy

Author : Florent Gorges

Publisher : Dark Horse Comics

Page : 344 pages

File Size : 34,96 MB

Release : 2018-12-11

Category : Comics & Graphic Novels

ISBN : 150670753X

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A beautiful celebration of the life and imagery of Japan's master of fantasy and science fiction art! This handsome, landscape-style hardback contains nearly 400 illustrations and photos from the incredible career of Final Fantasy designer Yoshitaka Amano. But Beyond the Fantasy covers far more than just the famous game series. Amano's artistic journey goes back to his first job in 1967--age 15, working on Speed Racer! From animator, to illustrator, to internationally exhibited painter, this biography is a look not only into the work of Amano's life, but the influences, techniques, philosophy, and family that have nurtured it.



Coffin

Author : Yoshitaka Amano

Publisher : Dark Horse Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 50,29 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Horror comic books, strips, etc

ISBN : 9781595820617

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From his creation in the early 1980s in the series of novels by famed Japanese author Kideyuki Kikuchi, the character Vampire Hunter D has captured the imaginations of people old and young around the world, the visualization of th eimmortal vampire killer forever solidified in the public's consciousness by the stunning artwork of master painter and illustrator Yoshitaka Amano. DH Press is proud to present Coffin, a retrospective of Amano's work with the character that has appeared in the original Japanese novels, as inspiration for the animators of the two theatrical-release motion pictures, as well as rarely seen paintings and illustrations done for release as limited-edition prints. A breathtaking book, Coffin also contains an original Vampire Hunter D short story by creator Hideyuki Kikuchi, available nowhere else. -- from back cover.



The Sky

Author : Yoshitaka Amano

Publisher : Dark Horse Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 47,59 MB

Release : 2014-11-18

Category : Computer adventure games

ISBN : 9781616550202

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The Sky Book Three contains Amano's sketches and paintings for Final Fantasy VII (1997), VIII (1999), IX(2000) and X (2001), depicting characters such as Zidane Tribal, Garnet Til Alexandros XVII, Adelbert Steiner, Vivi Orunitia, Amarant Coral, Queen Brahne and many others. Bonuses include a series of silkscreen images done for Final Fantasy VIII, unreleased pen-and-ink sketches of the Gunblade and designs for the gemlike logo of Final Fantasy IX. Book Three completes The Sky series at a special low price!



Fairies

Author : Yoshitaka Amano

Publisher : Dark Horse Comics

Page : 84 pages

File Size : 35,78 MB

Release : 2012-10-23

Category : Art

ISBN : 1621155528

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Yoshitaka Amano's lush ethereal paintings of magical creatures, spirits, goblins, and apparitions have been praised and admired all over the world. In Fairies he turns his considerable talent to capturing in breathtaking images characters from such beloved stories as Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, the wizard Merlin and his muse the intoxicating Nimue, mermaids of the deep as well as his interpretation of fairies from Celtic and Japanese mythology.



Deva Zan

Author : Yoshitaka Amano

Publisher : Dark Horse Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 20,62 MB

Release : 2013

Category : Fantasy fiction

ISBN : 9781616550301

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In his 40-year career, Yoshitaka Amano has illustrated many projects, becoming famous for "Final Fantasy" and "Vampire Hunter D". But never before has Amano written the visions he depicts-never until now! Dark Horse has the honor to publish "Deva Zan", Yoshitaka Amano's first fantasy novel as an author as well as an illustrator! An epic ten years in the planning, Amano has made Deva Zan as his personal expression of the legends of Asia for his Western readership. Japanese Buddhism, twelve generals - the Juni Jinsho - stood guard over the cosmos at the points of the zodiac. But now they have vanished, and nothing stands between us and the forces of darkness but Deva Zan, a samurai without a memory. To restore order to existence, he must marshal not only his own fighting skill, but find companions that can cross the boundaries of time and space-to join him in a battle that will stretch from the fields of ancient Japan, to the streets of modern New York City - and to dimensions beyond human comprehension.



Elegant Spirits: Amano's Tale of Genji and Fairies

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Publisher : Dark Horse Comics

Page : 164 pages

File Size : 38,92 MB

Release : 2021-11-09

Category : Art

ISBN : 150672678X

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Yoshitaka Amano has visualized other worlds of wonder as the artist of the Final Fantasy game series. Now, with Elegant Spirits, our own world's ancient treasures of literature and legend are richly evoked through Amano's paintings and illustrations! Elegant Spirits first contains Amano's adaptation of The Tale of Genji, a psychological exploration of courtly love written a thousand years ago by Lady Murasaki, and often considered to be the earliest novel ever written. The second half of Elegant Spirits is Amano's Fairies, his portrayals of the many magical beings of English and Celtic lore and drama--from brownies and the Seelie Court, to Merlin and Nimue, to Shakespeare's Puck and Titania. The images of Elegant Spirits are accompanied by excerpts of text, poetry, and the stories that accompany these unforgettable figures of the past.



The Sky: the Art of Final Fantasy Book 1

Author : Yoshitaka Amano

Publisher : Dark Horse Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 32,88 MB

Release : 2014-10-21

Category : Computer adventure games

ISBN : 9781616550189

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First volume of a 3 volume set chronicling the art of the Final Fantasy series. This volume covers Final Fantasys I through III.



Vampire Hunter D

Author : Hideyuki Kikuchi

Publisher : Dark Horse Comics

Page : 212 pages

File Size : 23,72 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Vampires

ISBN : 150670199X

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A novelization of a Japanese anime classic finds humans locked in a struggle for survival against vampires as civilization collapses and vampire slayers become powerful individuals within a new feudal social structure.



The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy Book 2

Author : Yoshitaka Amano

Publisher : Dark Horse Comics

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 50,66 MB

Release : 2014-11-04

Category : Art

ISBN : 1616550198

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"Previously available only as a part of the now sold-out The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy Boxed Set or still-available The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy Slipcased Edition, Dark Horse is pleased to offer the stunning visions of designer Yoshitaka Amano as individual volumes. The Sky Book Two contains Amano's sketches and paintings for Final Fantasy IV (1991), V (1992) and VI (1994), depicting characters such as Cecil Harvey, Rydia, Bartz Klauser, Lenna Charlotte Tycoon, Faris Scherwiz, Terra Branford, Locke Cole, Sabin Rene Figaro, Shadow, Setzer Gabbiani, Celes Chere, and, of course, Mog (among many others!). Bonuses include Amano's art for the 1994 Final Fantasy Grand Finale CD, the 1994 Pinball Mandala series, and advertisement lithographs of the 1999 Final Fantasy Collection exclusive watch. The truly impressive Book Two of The Sky is almost twice the size of the other books in the series, yet value priced! Don't miss your chance to return to the strange and beautiful realms of Yoshitaka Amano with The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy Book Two!"