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Yoshitaka Amano: The Illustrated Biography-Beyond the Fantasy

Author : Florent Gorges

Publisher : Dark Horse Comics

Page : 344 pages

File Size : 21,21 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.



Yoshitaka Amano: The Illustrated Biography Beyond the Fantasy Limited Edition

Author : Florent Gorges

Publisher : Dark Horse Comics

Page : 454 pages

File Size : 11,23 MB

Release : 2018-12-11

Category : Comics & Graphic Novels

ISBN : 1506707548

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The ultimate tribute to fantasy and science fiction artist Yoshitaka Amano! This limited edition slipcase contains: The 328-page Yoshitaka Amano: The Illustrated Biography--Beyond the Fantasy. This handsome, landscape-style hardback contains nearly 400 illustrations and photos from the incredible career of Final Fantasy designer Yoshitaka Amano. An elegant 96-page landscape-style softcover with French flaps: Yoshitaka Amano--Paris Sketchbook, following the artist through the city in a photo essay, and collecting the sketches he made along the way. A region-free Blu-ray (subtitled in English) with almost three hours of material: extensive discussions with Amano in his home, studio, and archives, as well as a "live draw" showing Amano's exact technique from blank sheet to finished Vampire Hunter D painting! Two mini-lithographs made by Amano exclusively for the Limited Edition. An individually signed and numbered card from Amano!



Yoshitaka Amano: Illustrations

Author : Yoshitaka Amano

Publisher : VIZ Media LLC

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 30,91 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.



Elegant Spirits: Amano's Tale of Genji and Fairies

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Publisher : Dark Horse Comics

Page : 164 pages

File Size : 50,10 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

Author : Yoshitaka Amano

Publisher : Dark Horse Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 41,51 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!



Vampire Hunter D Volume 6: Pilgrimage of the Sacred and the Profane

Author : Hideyuki Kikuchi

Publisher : Dark Horse Comics

Page : 185 pages

File Size : 22,88 MB

Release : 2012-10-09

Category : Comics & Graphic Novels

ISBN : 1621154920

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Granny Viper is a "people finder," a searcher for lost souls along the roads of a forbidding wasteland. Her latest mission: the safe return of a young woman named Tae, kidnapped eight years ago by vampire Nobility and held in Castle Gradinia on the Frontier's far border. But rescuing Tae is only half the battle—Viper knows she and the girl can't cross the formidable expanse to the town of Barnabas alone. After making the fatal mistake of hiring the mercenary Bullow Brothers to help her, Granny turns to the legendary Vampire Hunter D for salvation. As they traverse the bleak desert between the Inner and Outer Frontier, the two women and D find themselves in a race for their lives. And they soon discover how cruel the desert is—and how very ruthless the Bullow Brothers are . . . * Features six illustrations by the renowned Yoshitaka Amano, illustrator of Neil Gaiman's Sandman: The Dream Hunters.



Yoshitaka Amano: The Illustrated Biography-Beyond the Fantasy

Author : Florent Gorges

Publisher : Dark Horse Comics

Page : 344 pages

File Size : 14,28 MB

Release : 2018-12-11

Category : Comics & Graphic Novels

ISBN : 1506708994

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Book Description

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.



Vampire Hunter D Volume 11: Pale Fallen Angel Parts 1 & 2

Author : Hideyuki Kikuchi

Publisher : Dark Horse Comics

Page : 480 pages

File Size : 38,28 MB

Release : 2012-10-09

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1621154971

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Pale Fallen Angels Parts One and Two, the first two novels of Hideyuki Kikuchi's groundbreaking epic four-part Vampire Hunter D tale, are presented here in one affordable omnibus collection! Krauhasen: A mysterious land under the control of Lord Vlad Balarge, a member of the vampire Nobility. When Lord Vlad's son, Baron Byron Balarge, needs to make a long and treacherous journey to faraway Krauhasen, he commissions the help of the infamous Vampire Hunter D, promising a princely sum and a solemn vow-no feasting on any humans for the duration of their journey! Still, D finds his work cut out for him as the duo encounters an ongoing parade of thugs, rogues, and runaways, all with riot and revenge in mind. The pair are joined by the teenage tumbling act, May and Hugh, and the haughty Noblewoman Miska, recently spared death by the stake. But when D discovers the Baron's plans to murder Lord Vlad, he quickly finds his own life in danger.



Vampire Hunter D Volume 25: Undead Island

Author : Hideyuki Kikuchi

Publisher : Dark Horse Comics

Page : 211 pages

File Size : 48,57 MB

Release : 2017-03-14

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1506701639

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On an isolated island, vampire Nobility run a mysterious laboratory, continuously pumping out a white mist which compels the inhabitants of a nearby fishing village to become the vampire's slaves! When the village tries to retaliate, their fighters never return. The vampire hunter known only as D has been sighted on the island, but how did he come to be there, and whose side is he on, and will any mortals survive the brewing conflict? This twenty-fifth volume features seven new illustrations by Final Fantasy designer Yoshitaka Amano.



Final Fantasy Ultimania Archive Volume 3

Author : Square Enix

Publisher : Dark Horse Comics

Page : 344 pages

File Size : 23,14 MB

Release : 2019-06-11

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 1506708013

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The journey through the creation of the groundbreaking video games continues with this breathtaking volume, featuring hundreds of pieces of concept art, design notes, and creator retrospectives from the original team behind the making of Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy XI, Final Fantasy XII, Final Fantasy XIII, and Final Fantasy XIV. Art, commentary, and lore from a transformative era in the indispensable role-playing franchise, collected in a beautifully printed 300-plus-page hardcover. Foray into one of gaming's most iconic properties, exploring beautiful art and incisive commentary behind five of the most memorable entries in the Final Fantasy saga. Final Fantasy Ultimania Archive Volume 3 authentically translates original Japanese source material to present unparalleled access for a Western audience. This incredible tome is a must-have addition to any Final Fantasy enthusiast's collection.