A catalogue that symbolizes the "now" of illustration
The latest 2020 edition of the "ILLUSTRATION" series
From diverse pop culture to contemporary art to the ever-changing internet culture,
The cover illustration for 2020 is a gorgeous competition among 150 talented artists from across Japan's unique and diverse illustration scene, which is attracting worldwide attention.
The cover illustration for the 2020 issue will be drawn by a young artist with light lines and a pop sense of color, who has attracted attention from overseas, especially from the younger generation.
The cover illustration for 2020 will be done by Richard Dieske, an illustrator who is attracting attention from abroad, especially from the younger generation.
The book will be designed by Tomoyuki Arima, an up-and-coming designer trusted by many artists.
The design of the text has also been redesigned in detail for the 2020 edition, and the magazine has been updated to be clearer and more impressive.
In addition, the printed side of the book is designed to allow the reader to appreciate the charm of each artist's worldview, coloring, and brushwork in every corner of the book,
The printing surface of this book uses "Brilliant Palette," the latest printing technology specialized for art books and art prints, in order to showcase the charm of each artist's worldview, coloring, and brushstrokes.
The volume is illustrated by Asami Sato, a book designer who has created numerous book bindings, including the much-talked-about relaunch of the literary magazine Bungei,
The volume also includes an interview with Hong Kong illustrator Little Thunder, who boasts approximately 600,000 followers on Instagram, The book also includes a special interview with Richard Dieske and Tomoyuki Arima, who discuss the process of creating the book's cover design.
This book can be used for a variety of purposes as a catalogue of illustrations archiving the "now".
Over 90% of the artists featured in the book have been newly replaced from the previous book, "ILLUSTRATION 2019".
In addition, works by the same artists that appeared in the previous book are not included, and all pages have been updated.
Secondhand Japanese language book.