What will you find in this section?
In our Art Books section you will find much more than illustration books. Here are gathered all kinds of publications related to the visual universe of a work: setting and character design books, production guides, storyboards, making-of books, concept art, fanbooks and illustration compilations. They are books for those who want to know better the world of a work they love.
Manga, anime, video games and animated cinema
The selection spans the main categories of Japanese entertainment: shōnen, seinen, shōjo and BL manga, Japanese animated films, video games and works by independent artists and illustrators. Each category has its own section to make searching easier.
The genres of manga and anime
Japanese manga and anime are organized into genres according to the audience they address. Shōnen manga is aimed mainly at young people and is the most internationally known genre, with series such as One Piece, Demon Slayer or Shingeki no Kyojin. Seinen manga is aimed at an adult audience and tends to address more complex themes; Berserk and AKIRA are representative examples. Shōjo manga is aimed mainly at a young female audience and focuses on relationships and emotions. BL (Boys' Love) tells romantic relationships between male characters and has a large community of followers all over the world.
Art books by Japanese artists and illustrators
In addition to the books linked to series and franchises, you will find monographs of illustrators and mangaka, annual anthologies that gather the work of hundreds of Japanese artists, and art books focused on specific visual themes such as architecture, urban landscapes or creatures.
Drawing technique manuals
The section also includes practical manuals written by professionals of Japanese manga and illustration, with content on perspective, composition, anatomy and working methods.
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