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The best book of letter writing and crafting paper for retro design lovers! A unique collection of 100 modern and stylish patterns from Japan. 100 Papers of Japanese Retro Collection features designs from the Meiji period (1868-1912) to the early Showa period (1926-1989), when Western culture began to influence Japan. Many of the modern designs in this book were originally used as illustrations for magazines and books. Many illustrations showcase designs from collections of Art Nouveau style plants, as well as decorative frames, birds and fruit. This book contains 100 of the best designs from this period, carefully selected and appealing retro patterns. It also includes ideas for paper crafts such as pouches, chopstick holders and other Japanese decorations and wrapping.Why not enjoy writing letters or making crafts with these unique papers featuring hand-drawn retro patterns and color schemes that you won't find anywhere else?

Asia is now the center of comic illustration. This cutting-edge collection showcases the work of illustrators from Asia.Many new artists have been emerging recently from Asia, taking their place in the international comic illustration industry through social media. Although their work shows influences from Japanese anime and manga, the superior drawing skills and pursuit of originality in each of these artists' work results in a fresh and intense take on traditional styles. This book showcases 46 illustrators focusing mainly on young up-and-coming artists and collects over 250 illustrations in total. Each artist is introduced in 2 to 6 pages. Most artists does digital drawing but there are some who does watercolor and ink painting. Immerse yourself in the work of these artists working at the forefront of the creative world of Asia. The Cover illustration was done by a Singaporean artist Guweiz.

The long-awaited, essential illustration collection for fans of anime and the works of Senbon Umishima! This fascinating art collection showcases the illustrated works of the illustrator, animator and manga artist, Senbon Umishima, including the artist's anime characters, landscapes, and selections from Senbon's own original manga stories. In addition to Senbon's illustrations, Umishima worked as animation director for She & Her Cat, the first animated work by the award-winning animator Makoto Shinkai, and has contributed to The Heroic Legend of Arslan and other anime series. Umishima's drawings are known for the way they illustrate body movement beautifully, while also expressing a sense of sentimentality -a unique style that has inspired the artist's more than a hundred thousand followers on Twitter. This title is sure to be equally inspiring to Umishima fans and those who are new to Senbon's distinctive illustrated works.