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Graphic-sha PublishingDesign & Illustration
Schmid Typography
A Collection of Helmut Schmid’s Works

ProfileHelmut Schmid was a German typographer and graphic
designer. Schmid studied under Emil Ruder in Basel and started
working internationally as a typographer and graphic designer.
He first visited Japan in the 60s to develop his typographyfurther and started working in Osaka after the 70s. While hedesigned a lot of iconic logotypes, packages and printed matter
for Japanese clients, he was active as writer, publisher andlecturer in the international design industry.
This long-awaited monograph provides an overview of Schmid’s
life and work in typography.
※ Billingual ( Japanese - English)
2

Nicole Schmid,Kiyonori Muroga (eds.)
240 pages
225 x 297 mm
Hard cover
Retail Price: JPY 3,800
978-4-7661-3575-6
シュミット・タイポグラフィ

Born in Austria in 1942. Completing a compositor apprenticeship in West Germany, hestudied under Emil Ruder – the master of modern typography – Robert Büchler, andKurt Hauert at AGS (The Basel School of Design) in Switzerland. After passing throughBasel, West Berlin, Stockholm, Montreal, Vancouver and Düsseldorf, he finally settled
down in Osaka in 1977. Schmid’s work ranges various fields including editorial design,
packaging of ethical drugs and visual identity for brands such as Pocari Sweat sports
drink (Otsuka Pharmaceutical), MAQuillAGE (Shiseido) and IPSA. He also produced
independent publications in parallel, such as Typographic Reflections. Schmid taught at
Kobe Design University from 2000 to 2010, and Hongik University in Seoul for a year
and a half from 2006. He passed away in 2018.
Contents

1

Experiment and practice: developments in the Basel era

2

In the internationalisation of design: challenges at the NIA

3White space and form: the search for Japanese culture and aesthetics

4

Organic and systematic: works in Sweden5

A political individual: works for Social Democratic Party of Germany

6

Character and philosophy: corporate and store identity

7

Linking function and strategy: packaging for Otsuka

8

The essence of elegance: Shiseido’s brand logotype

9

A statement of attitude: publications and posters

10 Lecture: ’design is attitude’3Design & Illustration
MYSTERIOUS: JAPANESE STYLE ILLUSTRATIONS
Full of Japanese-Style Illustrations Based Around the Theme “Mysterious.”

MYSTERIOUS

4

An Anthology of Illustrations by Twelve Illustrators!
This book contains works by twelve up-and-coming illustrators
under the main theme of “Japanese world view illustrations thathave a sense of mystery.”
The book features character depictions of “gods” and“monsters” that evoke a sense of Japanese fantasy. There arealso fantastic landscapes and motifs that evoke a sense of
nostalgia and familiarity, a magnificent worldview depicted withmeticulous detail, and lustrous colors that reflect an awarenessof traditional Japanese colors, etc.
Inspired by the theme of “Japonesque” the twelve artists here
have created a book that will allow you to enjoy a mysterious andbeautiful world of harmony. This book is perfect for fans of eachartist, those seeking inspiration, or as a gift for artistic and nonartistic friends alike.

Graphic-sha Publishing
176 pages
182 x 257 mm
Paperback
Retail Price: JPY 2,000
978-4-7661-3632-6
妖し JAPANESE STYLE ILLUSTRATIONSArtist's SNS (Twitter)

Shie Nanahara (110K) @nanaharasie
Minoru (5.2K) @minoru200
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Kio (18.1K) @yagate149
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Maiko Aoji (1.6K) @unblued
Rindo Karasuba (28.7K) @rindo_karasuba
Tobihachi @tonbippo08
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Design & Illustration
HIGH FANTASY STYLE ILLUSTRATIONS
Absolutely Full of “Western Fantasy” Style Illustrations!

This book is an anthologized illustration collection with the main
theme being “Western fantasy,” which can safely be termed“mainstream” among fantasy styles. This volume contains
beautiful and spectacular illustrations by sixteen artists, eachof whom depict the fantastic and magnificent world of fantasy
in their own captivating way. At the end of the book, there areinterviews with the featured artists. The delicate depictions ofwonderful scenes and enchanting characters will be the perfectreference for all those who aspire to become fantasy artists!

6

Graphic-sha Publishing
176 pages
182 x 257 mm
Paperback
Retail Price: JPY 2,000
978-4-7661-3636-4
幻想世界
HIGH FANTASY STYLE
ILLUSTRATIONSArtist's SNS (Twitter)

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Design & Illustration
Ten Years of Akihito Yoshitomi Character Sketches

Ten Years of

Akihito Yoshitomi
Character Sketches

8

Akihito Yoshitomi is a manga artist who has released many
works, including his masterpiece EAT-MAN. This is a collectionof character sketch illustrations he has been drawing as a hobby
for more than 10 years, apart from his work.
Yoshitomi’s detailed brushwork, his striking depictions of female
characters, and the speed at which he draws these wonderfulworks are all based on the huge number of sketches he does
every day for relaxation and practice. More than 500 mangasketches, mostly of characters, were selected from a variety ofdrawings – including pencil, colored pencil, dip pen, millipen,
brush pen, and digital. The book’s 500+ sketches mainly deal
with characters and include the dates and materials used to draw
them. It also includes Making-of descriptions and interviews.
The book is full of ideas that will be useful not only to Yoshitomi
fans, but also to anyone who draws or makes art. This book isboth a manga technique book and a collection of artistic works.

Akihito Yoshitomi
224 pages
182 x 257 mm
Paperback
Retail Price: JPY 2,500
978-4-7661-3646-3
吉富昭仁 キャラクタースケッチ
10Years

Author Profile

Akihito Yoshitomo is a manga artist who has published many works including his
masterpieces EAT-MAN, Lone Knight, RAY, BLUE DROP, After School of the Earth, School
Mermaid, Balance Policy, and Shimaizumu. His drawing videos on the YouTube channel,
AKIHITO YOSHITOMI, are well received in both Japan and overseas.
YouTubeMax. 2 Million views, avg. 200K views
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeySBnV71dyC-gwqapq9NwQ
Subscribe: 597K
Twitter Akihito Yoshitomi@yoshi_akihito
Follower: 46K

9

Design & Illustration
Polar Bear, Sometimes Panda Bears
Overflowing Cuteness – A Collection of Watercolor Works

Polar Bear, Sometimes
Panda Bears

はじめに

シロクマって本当にかわいい。つぶらな目、平たくて大きな手脚、ぽっちゃり体型、
内股歩き、白くてモフモフなからだ、ちょっと切ない表情、あげたらキリがない。
そんなかわいいシロクマたちを気ままに描きました。

これからも、クマたちが幸せそうにお昼寝をする姿を、ずっと見ていられますように。

2022年 2 月末日 中 村 愛

58
しろくまギャラリー
Gallery I

しろくま ─ 6

Gallery II

いっしょ・仲良し ─ 60

Gallery III

創作 ─ 100

58

しろくま & パンダ、水彩メイキング ─ 137

2

自慢のお庭

59

3

Ai Nakamura

This book contains a collection of watercolor painting by polar
bear lover and watercolor artist Ai Nakamura. Her light anddelicate watercolor painting style succeeds in bringing aboutcalm feelings in anyone who gazes upon these wonderful animal
paintings. In addition, Nakamura includes her own uniquely
styled panda bear paintings mixed among the polar bears.
This book shows the making of polar bear and panda beardrawings for the first time. It contains more than one hundred ofNakamura’s watercolor artworks.

10

Ai Nakamura
195 pages
148 x 195 mm
Paperback
Retail Price: JPY 1,600
978-4-7661-3657-9
しろくま、ときどきパンダ

11Design & Illustration
Specimen Illustration: See Insects, Draw Insects
Specimen Illustrator: Works of Itsuro Kawashima

What is Specimen Illustration?
A graphic representation of the standard form of each type of creature,
based on scientific knowledge. Accuracy in both morphology andanatomy is required.

Specimen Illustration:

See Insects,
Draw Insects
Specimen Illustrator:
Works of Itsuro Kawashima

12

Itsuro Kawashima is a specimen artist who precisely paints
insects, some as small as a few millimeters in diameter,while looking through a microscope. Details, expressed
through delicate dots and lines, are highly trusted, even byentomologists. This is the first collection by this rare specimen
artist – who discusses the works presented in his own words –and it should therefore be preserved for posterity as part of thehistory of Specimen Illustration.
Kawashima’s paintings will undoubtedly impress insect lovers
all over the world with their precision. In the second chapter
Kawashima, as a leader of the disappearing art of hand-painted
specimen illustrating, looks back on his own works and explains
how to draw specimens using a microscope. This has neverbeen discussed before. The Japanese edition is German boundin a case.

Itsuro Kawashima
160 pages
182 x 257 mm
Hardcover
Retail Price: JPY 1,500
Publication date : December, 2021
978-4-7661-3603-6
虫を観る、虫を描く

Author Profile

Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1969. Painter. Has drawn numerous
specimens for both technical books and academic papers.
<Illustrations for Major Books>
The Complete Fabre History of Insects, vol. 9 part II – vol. 10 part II.
(Shueisha, 2015-2017)
The Yago Handbook (Bunichi Sogo Publishing, 2019)Illustration: Special Issue on People Who Draw Living Things, No. 222(April), GenkoshaAlso, many illustrations and specimen drawings for academic journals.

13

Design & Illustration
Yuko Higuchi: Boris Postcard Book
Fascinating Cats from a World-Renowned Artist!

This postcard book contains twenty-four brilliant illustrations by
the popular artist Yuko Higuchi.
It introduces a collection of twenty-four postcards featuringclose-ups of the author’s famous cat, Boris. This book chockfull of cat charm! Including three illustrations from a previous
publication entitled, Yuko Higuchi Postcard Book, along withtwenty one new works!

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Yuko Higuchi
48 pages
128 x 182 mm
Hardcover
Retail Price: JPY 1,700
978-4-7661-3663-0
ヒグチユウコ ボリス カードブック

Author Profile

Higuchi Yuko is a professional painter living in Japan.
She has collaborated with a variety of companies, including GUCCI and Disney.
She recently published several books, including Higuchi Yuko Artworks The First,
Higuchi Yuko Artworks The CIRCUS, BABEL Higuchi Yuko Artworks, Sekai ichi no
Neko(You are the one), and Gustave-kun.
She has her own shop/gallery called “Boris Zakkaten” near the Omotesando station inTokyo. She has also started her own traveling exhibition, titled THE CIRCUS (https://higuchiyuko-circus.jp/), that is currently touring Japan.
15

Design & Illustration
Ukiyo-e That Describe The Lives of Edo Women
Learn about the lives of Edo period women through images ofwomen as depicted in various Ukiyo-e.
Ukiyo-e That Describe

The Lives of
Edo Women
Makoto Fujita

This book gathers together Ukiyo-e that depict womenand investigates the scenes and relationships between
those depicted. It also looks into the cultural and historicalbackground behind the Ukiyo-e, which could never be fully
understood with just a single glance. In this manner the book
deciphers the daily lives, fashions, and customs of women in
Edo Period Japan (1603 – 1868).
The book carefully explains things like, “Who this Ukiyo-e
depicts and in what scene they are depicted,” and “What can beunderstood about life at that time from the Ukiyo-e.” So, evenreaders who don’t know how to visualize Ukiyo-e have no need
to worry.
Through reading this book, you will come to recognize “whatto pay attention to” in Ukiyo-e, and you will also be able torecognize various aspects of different stages of the Edo Period.
16

Makoto Fujita
160 pages
182 x 257 mm
Paperback
Retail Price: JPY 2,300
978-4-7661-3647-0
浮世絵が語る 江戸の女たちの暮らし

Contents

Chapter 1: Topics
Chapter 2: Seasonal Events
Chapter 3: Private Time
Chapter 4: Food Preferences
Chapter 5: The Exciting City
Chapter 6: Amusement, Adventure, Crazes
Columns regarding (Geography, Housing, Food)
Ukiyo-e Artist Index
Chronological Table of the Edo Period
17Manga Techniques
Guide to Drawing Young Female Charactersby Three Professional Illustrators
Specialist Drawing Methods

Manga Artist ①

Haru Ichikawa

Twitter 146k
https://twitter.com/hiyori_kohal
pixiv.net/users/10551987

How to draw the nose

Tips on drawing the nose and mouth to convey
emotions and variations in facial expressions.

L esson
1 - 2

1

If you add the "nose and mouth" drawing method described here to the"eyes" in Lesson 1-1, your range of emotional expression will greatly expand.

LEARN TO DRAWYOUNG FEMALESTECHNIQUES FROM
3 PROFESSIONALARTISTS

Draw guidelines for the outline of thenose. In particular, the bridge and thehighest part of the nose should be
depicted.

ProfileDraw a firm line down the bridge of thenose, with the highest part of the noseslightly pointed.

The nose in profile should be asolid line from the highest part of
the nose to the bridge and then to
the base.

How to draw the mouth

12Center line

Special point:

Draw clothed young female characters.

1

By making the eyes and nose clear and drawing in more parts of the face,
the girl appears more expressive. Here are some of Haru Ichikawa's favorite
ways to draw.

eyesSpecial point:

nose, mouth & facial expressions

Le ss o n 1

PrologueSpecial point:eyes
To draw the most attention to the eyes, eyelashes anddouble lashes are important. For double eyelids inparticular a cute separation width should be placed.

Special point:

nose, mouth &facial expression

Go to "Tips on drawing eyes that attract attention" on page 16.

Draw the outline of the mouth and oral cavity. No
need for lips. Use the center line of the face as a
guide.

The nose is also important to give the face an irregularand crisp appearance. The mouth should be drawn well toconvey facial expression.
Go to "Tips on drawing the nose and mouth to convey emotions andvariations in facial expressions." on page 20.

3Special point:hair andhairstyles

Special point:

body line

Special point:hair and hairstyles

Special point:

fingers

To create the delicacy of the hair, depict it in detail andbe aware of its softness. Draw it as if it were swaying tocreate a feeling of movement.
Go to "Hair expression and hairstyles with softness and movement” onpage 24.

Special point:

fingers

Special point:

Special point:

body line

western-style
clothes

Outline of the nose

Outline of the mouth

Draw the bridge of thenose well to make it more
impressive.

For the mouth outline, draw
the corners a little darker andstronger.

2

These are important for conveying character emotions.
Emotional expression is not only shown in the face, but also
in small gestures made by the fingers, arms, and shoulders.

4Distance between
nose and mouth

Go to "How to draw fingers that stir the heart." on page 28.

Inside the mouth
It is not necessary to draw
realistically, but the oral cavity
should be drawn with clear shading.

Draw a mouth in the middle
area between the base of thenose and chin.

Special point:

Western-style clothes

Align the guidelines. There is no need to draw theteeth and tongue in the oral cavity in realistic detail.

Profile3

1

by: Haru Ichikawa, Hiyori Sakura and TwinBox

Finish by painting the inside the mouth. By applying
it slightly thicker, it becomes a visual point andappears three-dimensional.

Special point:

When the mouth is viewed from the side, it looks like a
triangle with rounded corners. Applying a slightly darker
coat on the top and the corners of the mouth will giveit a three-dimensional look and make it more visuallymemorable.

nose, mouth & facial expressions
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21

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The face should be smaller and the body slightly slimmer
to give emphasis to the breasts. More important than size,
the line of the chest should look good at every angle.

Focus on design, size, and texture. Texture should be well
expressed. As much is possible, draw jackets and skirts thatconnect to the character's movement as if they were swaying.
Go to "Clothing design and variations" on page 36.

Cute-type

Hiyori Sakura

How to draw fingers that stir the heart.

1 - 4

A girl’s supple fingers and their movement, which also expresses emotion,
can suggest not only the cuteness of a character, but also tell a story.

How to draw hands

12

Tips for drawing body lines(with clothes)

Tips for drawing body lines(without clothes)Special point:

MidlineLe ss o n 1

Pretty-type

Haru Ichikawa

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15

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LEARN TO DRAW YOUNG FEMALES TECHNIQUES FROM 3 PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS

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with dots or2

Le ss o n 1

Professional illustrators, with over 600k followers on social media, openly
share their expertise on how to draw attractive female characters.

dCreates illustrations for light novels and smart phonegames. Major credits include: Illustrations for Kimi wa
hatsukoi no hito no musume and Hyakunichigo ni shinu
akuyaku Reijo wa mainichi ga totemo tanoshii (SB Creative).

Roundness of chest

fingers
1
Roughly draw the guidelines of the palm and fingers.
The ratio of fingers to palm should be about 1:1.

Supple fingers
The fingers should be thin, andthe outline should be well drawn.

3

Draw guidelines for the fingers and joints, placing
the middle finger in the center.

Body linesthat can beseen evenwith clotheson4

Waistline

The key to the upper body is the chest and waist. Make thedifference clear even if she is clothed. The chest should havegood roundness and the waistline should show a strong arch.
Avoid uniform expression of the head, shoulders, hips, ormoving hands by playing with the fingertips, for example.

.
c.
Finish the line, keeping in mind the suppleness ofher hands. By drawing light lines, it is possible toexpress a smooth and feminine hand.

Draw a bulge at the base of the thumb. Softness can be
expressed by avoiding wrinkles and unevenness. The
contour lines should be well drawn.

Without clothes, the roundness and softness of the breasts and thecurve of the waist are the most important points in giving a girl her
unique cuteness. Use the midline as a guide to align both sides of her
chest and waist.

Thigh bulge

Bend the fingers
2

1

Shape of hand
A slight angle to the wrist
makes it prettier.

2

3
Be aware of
the connection
between the lines
under the clothes.

Calf bulge

3

Movement of fingers
Bend her fingers tightly but beaware of their suppleness.

Draw in details such as nails and wrinkles.
Flesh should be drawn carefully so that it
looks supple. The nails should also be longand thin, with a feminine look in mind.

The key to the lower half of the body is the rounded line of
the hips, the thighs visible through the skirt, and the lines
from the knees down. Also be aware of the body lines hidden
underneath the clothes.

The roundness of the butt, the thighs to knees and calf bulge areas,
and the lines that taper toward the ankles are all important. Focus
not only on aligning the left and right sides of the body, while staying
aware of the midline, but also bringing the lines to life.

3

3

5

0
4

0

Draw the outline of the finger basedon the guidelines. Making sure to draw
in contour lines and angles where
the fingers bend will lead to greater
emotional expression.

29

Draw rough guidelines for the fingers. To
show suppleness, try to make the entire
finger thin, especially toward the tip.

28

160 pages
182 x 257 mm
Paperback
Retail Price: JPY 2,000
978-4-7661-3538-1
女の子キャラの描き方
スペシャリストのデッサン流儀

0Graphic-sha
018This is the first book which is gathering all three illustrators,
acknowledged experts in female character drawing, reveal theirown proper methods. These methods are particular to eachillustrator and strongly reflect their personal style.
In this book, the individuality of each illustrator is emphasized,
so the reader can easily learn their techniques and philosophies.
Similar publications have never offered these opportunities before.
There is a section included in this book that provides step-bystep explanations for drawing characters. This is a must-read,not just for fans of each illustrator, but also for professional andamateur illustrators and Manga artists.

Taper toward the ankle

LESSON 1
Tips on How to Draw Eyes that Draw Attention, Tips on How to Draw Noses and Mouths
that Convey Emotions & Facial Expression Variations, Drawing Hair: Softness and Flow,
How to Draw Fingers that Stir one’s Heart and Produce an Effect, How to Draw Captivating
Bodylines, etc.
• Point •Haru has a good reputation for drawing faces, and has a technique to draw delicate emotions
into lines. The feature is to leave a blank on the eyelashes and eyeliner. Also, pay attention to
the drawing in the nose and mouth, which is different from other artists.
19

Manga Techniques
involved in character design for Vtubers, smartphonegames, and trading card games.

Manga Artist ②

www.pixiv.net/users/9406623

Twitter 342k
https://twitter.com/digimon215

How to draw eyes.

1eyelines,eyes, the andDouble, irises,eyelasheskepupils— to eyes that ma
the secret ression.
imp
a strong

L essonAttractive facial lines and how to draw
them.

3 - 1

The appearance of facial lines changes depending on the angle. Rememberthat the placement of facial features such as the eyes and mouth, as well as
the gaze, will change in conjunction with the angle of the face.

How to draw a face
Part

1

2
Hairline

Le ss o n 3

Tips on drawing striking eyes
The key to drawing eyes that make a strong impression on the viewer isdouble eyelids, the eyelines, eyelashes, irises, and pupils.

2 - 1

TwinBoxhttps://twitter.com/hiyori_skr

Le ss o n 2

L essonManga Artist ③

Twitter 129k

Hiyori Sakura

Taiwanese, based in Tokyo. Member of the illustratorgroup “Twin Box.” Actively involved in a wide range offields, including light novel illustrations and character
design for smartphone games, etc.

Crosshair
guidelines

ul facial
to beautif
The keyle and thethe angwn.
lines ischin is dra
way theConnect both ends of theeyelines to determine theposition of the irises.

Roughly sketch the outline of the face. Decide on anangle for the face as well. It is easier to understandif you draw a crosshair as a guideline.

23

Make a rough sketch of the hair. Decide on theplacement of the hairline and the part.

4

After sketching out the left and right eyes, draw a slightly oval line connecting the left
and right ends of the eyelines to determine the position of the irises.
Draw a rough sketch of the hairstyle and hair length,
as well as facial features such as eyes, nose, andmouth. Use the crosshairs from step 1 as a guide foreasy drawing.

1
1

2

3

Eyelashes

Double eyelids make her
eyes look clear and large.

For a girlish look, draw
about 1 to 3 lashes.

3

1

Make a draft of the eyes, including theeyebrows, eyelines, and irises.

3

It is important todetermine how light isentering the eye.

Chin
Drawing the tip of the chin sothat it is slightly pointed is agood idea.

After deciding where to place thehighlight, erase some of the black andmake it a little whiter. It is best to decidein advance how light will enter the eyes.

2

0

4

6

6

11

0

Finger poses with movement

Finger expressions to convey cutenessAppropriate roundness and softness are one of the charms of a cute girl.
Be careful to maintain balance between left and right legs as you draw.

Tips on giving her voluptuous legs
Front

How to draw the eyes in profile
Back

From

an

Eye movement in 8 directions

2
The key is to draw in a few nails and palm creases.

The key is to make it loose to give the impression of lightly bent
fingers.

2

Her left hand went to the hip withlightly bended fingers.
The key to cuteness is to relax theopen hand and point it outward.

There are many different types of swimwear, including bikinis, separates andschool swimsuits. Here are some tips on how to draw a bikini.

Back

2

2
1

Her right hand is lightly clenched
into a fist and placed near her
mouth.
Bend the little finger at a slightly
sharp angle to create a thin andsupple impression.

How to draw an eye-catching swimsuit.

3 - 6

Front

legs

2

2

Thighs1

Special point:

swimsuits

L esson

Iris

Special point:

1

Focusing on the front gaze, follow the movement of the line ofsight in 8 directions. The angle of the face determines the directionof the line of sight.

angle

Le ss o n 3

How to draw legs that convey softness.

2 - 7

Le ss o n 3

L essonLe ss o n 2

Le ss o n 2“One more, please” pose.

Relaxed hand

By drawing a line that is rounded in the cheeks andslightly pointed at the chin, the face is rounded yet
sharp toward the chin, creating the impression of abeautiful girl.

Special point:

facial lines
3

eyes

Draw dark, thickoutlines.

Once the width of the eyelines is decided,draw the outlines clearly and paint them
black, leaving a bit of white as lines.

5

Make them sparkle withthe reflection of the light tomake a big impression.
Special point:

Grip loosely

Face and hair balance
It's important to balance theshape and size of her facewith the volume of her hair.

11

Express clearly witha single line.

Irises and pupils

The eyelines should be welldrawn in to increase theattractive power of the eyes.

2

Angle
Just a slight tilt of her heador a slight tug of her chin canmake her look much cuter.

4

Eyelines

From an angle

Front

2

Double eyelid

Finish up lines for the details. Use the crosshairs asa guide to check the left-right balance and angle
deviation.

Jawline2

The iris is a deformed ellipse that becomes narrower
toward the bottom, so draw it with that in mind.
Make sure to draw in the double eyelid lines, eyeline,
eyelashes, and eyebrows.

Be conscious of creatingroundness and softness.

Up and right1

Up

Up and left

1

2

1
2

V sign"I want to know!" pose
Right

Front

Swimsuit designand style.
isAccessorizing
the key to cute.

Left

2
2

The light reflections (highlights) are painted white to give ashimmering effect, and the rest is painted dark.

Down and right

Down

Matching
the swimsuitcolors with thecharacter is also
important.

2 Small articles and accessories
Accessorize with flowers or ribbons for hair, wrist bracelets,
anklets etc. to enhance the feeling of glamour.

Down and left

13
4

8

2

8

6

12

0

7

7

1 Sizes
Key is the size of the swimsuit, which is smaller than her
breasts and butt.

The disparity
between plump,round thighs anda thinness below
the knees can be
attractive.
Draw guidelines for the darker part of the iris and thenapply it. In the case of a profile view, the white of the eye
appears slightly larger.

0

1

5

4

Vary the line thickness.

020

Once you have decided on the width of the eyeline, makethe outline slightly darker and paint the inside mainly withhorizontal lines.

3

13

2

3D feeling

Roughly sketch the outlines of the eyes. The iris is adeformed ellipse that narrows at the bottom. Also draw ineyebrows, eyeline, and double eyelid lines.

3

The left hand should be around theshoulder with the fist clenched.
Important here is to turn the palmside of the fist inward and bend thewrist slightly outward.

Make it curved fora soft look.

The key to feminine legs is in the thighs.
You can create a three-dimensional effectby starting with a thick line, thinningit, and then thickening it again as you
approach the knee. At this point, be
conscious of the curves you draw tocreate a sense of softness and roundness.

12

4

7

The right hand goes to the mouthwith the index finger up. The key is
to make the extended index finger
slender and supple.

3

Leg lines

9

The key is to make the line of the extended index finger slenderand supple.
Note the difference in length between the two fingers extended
and the three fingers bent.

3

The trick is tomake her thighs
round and soft toemphasize hergirlish cuteness.

4

8

3

0

Pointed finger

LESSON 2

LESSON 3

Tips on How to Draw Eyes that Will Leave an Impression, How to Draw Mouths that Convey
Emotions, Tips on How to Draw Captivating and Lustrous Hair, How to Draw Fingers that are
Packed with Cuteness and Produce an Effect, Draw Cheeks that Emphasize Cuteness, etc.

Attractive Facial Lines, Tips on How to Draw the Eyes that Draw One’s Attention, How
to Draw Voluptuous Breasts, How to Draw Supple and Beautiful Fingers, How to Draw
Attractive Bodylines, Skirt Length and its Relation to Knees and Thighs, etc.

• Point •Hiyori has a popular style of "Bishojo Illustration", which is now the mainstream among
young Manga lovers. Illustrations of girls in uniform are very popular. It features highlights
in the eyes and long eyelines on the left and right.

• Point •Twin box is very well know as the one who is good at beautiful girls with a fluffy atmospherewith beautiful curvaceous body. Here, it teachs how to draw soft lines on the body and how todraw the cute faces and costumes.
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Drawing & Painting Techniques

着色するのはここ !
左Yuichiro Abe’s Colored Pencil Drawings:
How to Draw “Creatures × Gems”
安
部
祐
一
朗
の

右

110）でサラサラ塗って減らしていきます。その上に、
22 光っているように見せるため、ハイライトをフタロブルー（
ライトマゼンタ（119）をサラサラ塗り重ねていきます。
着色するのはここ !

23 ハイライトを残して塗っていなかったカッティング部分を、ウォームグレーⅢ（272）

Yuichiro Abe’s Colored Pencil Drawings

でゴリゴリ塗っていきます。

着色するのはここ !

How to Draw “Creatures × Gems”

色
鉛
筆
画
﹁
生
物
×
宝
石
﹂

24 ハイライトをホワイトのボールペンで塗っていきます。この時、ランダムに点を打つように描きます。

142

PART2 色鉛筆画「生物×宝石」メイキング

の

描
き
方

安 長
部 靴
祐 を
一 は
朗 い
た
著 描ね
こ

Author Profile

This is the first publication of Yuichiro Abe, a young coloredpencil artist known for his “Creatures × Gems” series. Abe’s
drawings have been gaining attention on social media and he isbecoming well-known for his “photorealistic” style.
This book reveals Abe’s colored pencil drawing techniques
and the creation of his twelve works in “Creatures × Gems,”
along with abundant photos and step-by-step instructions.
The book also enables you to learn amazing colored pencil
drawing techniques that will allow you to produce photorealistic
phantasmic animals of your own. There are even fifteen line
drawings that help you get started right away.
22

Yuichiro Abe
176 pages
182 x 257 mm
Paperback
Retail Price: JPY 2,000
978-4-7661-3635-7
安部祐一朗の色鉛筆画「生物×宝石」の描き方

In 2020, Yuichiro Abe began to produce colored pencil drawings based on the themeof “Coalescence of Creatures and Gems/Minerals.” Abe has expanded his activities byholding solo exhibitions and drawing demonstrations, all while balancing his studies.
In 2021, his drawings were selected to be included among stamps that were issued
to commemorate “Illustration Day.” In addition, Abe was commissioned to produce
drawings for the Animelo Summer Live 2021 COLORS. In 2022, he was chosen tocollaborate on Jewelry Exhibition, held at the National Museum of Nature and Science.
Contents

PART 1 - T ips for Colored Pencil Sketching and Gem Fusing
Gem: Tourmaline, Creature: How to Sketch a Cat, Introducing Creation Steps for“Moon × Diamond”
PART 2 - C oloring Steps for “Creature × Gem” Colored Pencil Drawing
Visual explainations that focus on “coloring” for drawings that fuse a creature with abirthstone, including “Octopus × Garnet,” “White Lion × Amethyst,” etc.
• Yuichiro Abe’s Style: Introducing Materials & Basic Techniques• Appendix: Line Drawings to be Used for Coloring

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Drawing & Painting Techniques
How to Draw Creative Watercolor Illustrations[Sketches Included]

NatsukiHow to Draw Creative
Watercolor Illustrations[Sketches Included]This book provides visual instructions, using more than 750
photographs, on how to draw watercolor character illustrations.
It is designed for beginners who want to get started withwatercolor character illustrations.
One of the features of Natsuki, the author, is her ability to
produce rich colors even with watercolors! She also creates awell-balanced look with a variety of color schemes.
This book includes eight line drawings at the end, and provides
the step-by-step coloring process for three of them.
Artists SNS

Twitter @natuki1016
89K followers.
24

Natsuki
144 pages
182 x 257 mm
Paperback
Retail Price: JPY 1,800
978-4-7661-3634-0
創作水彩イラストの描き方［下絵付］

Contents

Part1
Natsuki's Five Tips for Creative Watercolor Illustrations
	Basic Techniques for Sketching, Line Drawing, and Coloring, How to Draw andPaint Faces, How to Draw and Paint Hands and Bodies, an Illustrated Guide of
Fashion Items, and How to Draw and Paint Background Motifs
Part2:Creative Watercolor Illustration Coloring Steps	Example 1: The Key to Open the Last Door,
Example 2: Magic Under the Moonlit Night,
Example 3: Prayers and Wishes, Summary of Examples 1~3
Part3:Creative Watercolor Illustrations Gallery
	Five Illustrations + Color Recipes for Each Illustration
Appendix: Eight Line Drawings for Creative Watercolor Illustrations
Introduction to Art Materials, Q&A

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Handcraft & Hobby
Your First Alcohol Ink Art Lesson
背幅 10mm

A 案（カバー 4 C 、帯 2 C ）182 × 257mm

What is Alcohol Ink Art?

Your First
Alcohol Ink Art Lesson

Alcohol ink art is one form of a greater technical movement called Fluid
Art. The movement involves pouring paint or other drawing materials
onto paper to create abstract patterns. Among these techniques, thosethat make use of alcohol ink are called “alcohol ink art.” Generally, works
are drawn on water-resistant paper, which ink has trouble penetrating.
However, it is also possible to add alcohol ink art to candles, canvases,
glassware, etc. Thus, making a wide range of artistic expression possible.

初
め
て
の
ア
ル
コ
ル
イ
ン
ク
ア
ト

Mika Suzuki

鈴
木
美
香

“Alcohol ink art” is currently garnering attention because of it’sability to easily create stylish works of art. It allows you to enjoy
the accidental patterns created by the wonderful way the ink
spreads, bleeds, and mixes colors. Anyone can try it, as long as
they have the right tools.
This book is a practical guide for those who wish to try theirhand at alcohol ink art.
It introduces all of the basic steps, explains the author’s originalbasic and advanced techniques, and shows you how to create
beautiful works of art using this fascinating method.
26

Mika Suzuki
96 pages
182 x 257 mm
Paperback
Retail Price: JPY 1,500
978-4-7661-3572-5
初めてのアルコールインクアートLesson

Contents

Lesson 1: Before you begin alcohol ink art / What is alcohol ink art? Necessary tools, types ofmaterials and paper, etc.
Lesson 2: Basics of alcohol ink art / Preparation before starting, How to open ink, How tohold a hair dryer, Basic techniques, How to mix colors, Advanced techniques, How
to choose colors, etc.
Lesson 3: L et’s create your own works: Hexagon panels, postcards, earrings, collages, artpanels, candles, etc.

27

Handcraft & Hobby
Leathercraft:Tanned Leather Totes, Backpacks, Bags ThoroughStep-By-Step Illustrations for Eighteen Items

Leathercraft:Tanned Leather Totes,
Backpacks, Bags Items
Thorough Step-By-Step Illustrations for Eighteen Items

Yoko Ganaha

This book presents a total of eighteen bags made from “Tanned
Leather.” It also offers detailed instructions for making largesize practical bags, including Totes that anyone would takepleasure in making.
From simple sacoches (shoulder bags), and clutches, to popularcamera bags and sling packs, this book presents a variety ofbags that are useful in everyday life.
It also covers more advanced leathercraft techniques andincludes patterns with stitching holes for eighteen bags in the
appendix.
28

Yoko Ganaha
216 pages
190 x 257 mm
Paperback
Retail Price: JPY 2,500
978-4-7661-3579-4
ヌメ革で作るトートバッグ・リュック・鞄Contents (Bags you can make with this book)

Sacoche (shoulder bag), Simple Clutch Bag, Zippered Clutch Bag, Rounded CornerSling Pack, Square-shaped Sling Pack, Camera Bag, Simple Tote, Horseshoe-shaped
Tote, Round Bottom Tote, Messenger Bag, Round-shaped Handbag, Small Handbag,
Flat Briefcase, Briefcase with Flat Pocket, Briefcase with Gusset Pocket, Tote Type
Backpack, Backpack, Briefcase-type Backpack

29

Handcraft & Hobby
Paper Sculptures –Creating Three-dimensional Papercutting Art
Beautiful Three-dimensionality and Amusing Illusion!!
Paper Sculptures
Creating Three-dimensional
Papercutting Art

Contents

段と線、図案のミックス 44

Prologue 8
彫刻切り絵とは、この本の使い方

9

段

12
ゴシッククロス＋
ウインドウ

P.44

Takashi Koshiishi

リップル

ラウンドコーナー

チェス

サザンクロス

P.12

P.14

P.16

P.18

二連リング
チャーチドアイスラム幾何学栞

P.46

P.48

A r r an g e 1 順番を混ぜる
A r r an g e 2 陰影の効果
グリッド

サイクロン

ヘルツ

P.20

P.22

P.24

オクタゴン

フラワー

七宝

ストリング

P.28

P.30

P.32

P.34

P.50

26

42

飾る、使う 52線

28

4
スノーボックス

二連リングボックス

スターダスト

P.54

P.56

P.58

道具と材料
ハニカム

彫刻桔梗

三心

P.38

アート作品

61

カットのコツ

P.36

5

64

How to make 図案 72

62

P.40

10

11

カットのコツ作り方

図案を写してカットする方法を解説します。
やりやすい方法は人それぞれ違うので、自分なりのきれいにできるコツで楽しんでカットしてください。

箱の組み立て方はとても簡単。

図案を写す
カーブの箱なので、折り曲げで図案がずれてしまわないように合わせるのがポイントです。
のりで貼る方法

7 内側がカットできたら周囲の余分 8 コピー用紙をはがします。仮止めな 9 図案がカットできました。線の内外ど

1 図案をコピーした紙と厚紙を用意し 2 コピーした紙の裏に仮止め用ののりを 3 厚紙に貼ります。
ます。

つけます。ここではスプレーのりを使います。軽くふく程度で OK です。

マスキングテープで貼る方法

をカットします。内側のくり抜いた図案部分をひっかけたりしない
ようにガラス板などで押さえます。
角にカッターの刃を入れてカットします。定規を当ててカットしてもOK です。

ので簡単にはがれますが、のりが残ってしまった場合はマスキング
テープや専用のゴムなどで取り除きます。

ちらをカットするかによっても図案の太さが変わるので、どちらかに決めてカットするとよいでしょう。

曲線をカットする

厚紙に直接コピーする方法

1 本体のパーツをカットし、表面に図 2 CD を印と印に合わせてカーブの印 3 印 に CD を 合 わ せ、CD の 縁 に 沿 わ
案を合わせて貼ります。本体の裏面の端に、図案に合わせて折り目の印をつけます。

をつけます。これで図案と同じカーブの印が書けました。

図案をコピーした紙を図案ごとに切り分け、厚紙にマスキングテープで貼ります。
大きい図案は中心が浮く可能性があるので、小さい図案で試すのがおすすめです。

厚紙がコピーできるなら、いちばん簡単
できれいにカットできます。印刷した面を裏にした方がきれいですが、図案によっては反転します。

せて紙を曲げて軽く折り目をつけます。折り目をつけてから中の図案をカットすることで 3 枚重ねたときに図案がずれにくくなります。
図案ごとに切り分けます。余白が多い
場合は、切りやすいサイズにカットしてください。

直線をカットする

1 カッターマットの上にガラス板を乗 2 ガラス板は図案を回しやすいです
せ、その上でカットします。角からカッターの刃を入れて切り始め、図案の方を回しながら線に沿ってカットします。

が、滑りやすいので反対側の指でしっかりと図案を押さえてカットしてください。

補修する

4 パーツをすべてカットします。中央 5 内側の図案パーツを貼ります。本体 6 内側のパーツを合わせて重ねます。
は本体の内側、右は本体の外側に貼の裏面にボンドを点状につけます。
このときは軽く置く程度に。
る図案パーツです。慣れてくると 1
角、その間、中央の 9 か所くらいでかまいません。
～3 の工程をとばして、図案をカッ1 内側の図案部分からカットします。
2 厚紙を回転して次の角に切り目を入 3 すべての角に切り目を入れたら、直線
まずすべての角に切り目を入れまを カ ッ ト し ま す。 角 の 切 り 目 に カ ッれます。切りやすい方向に厚紙を回トしてから折ってもかまいません。
す。角からカッターの刃を入れ、次に隣の並行の角にも同様に刃を入れて切り目を入れます。

転させ、必ず角から刃を入れるようにすると効率がよくてきれいです。

ターを再度入れて定規を沿わせ、反対側の角の切り目にも同様にカッターを入れて定規を沿わせます。

4 角と角を合わせて定規の位置を決 5 ぐるりとカットができたら刃でパー 6 このようにして内側を抜いていきます。内側の弱い部分から順に、最後にめたので、定規に沿って直線をカッツを刺して持ち上げます。不要な部
7 表から見てずれを調整します。つま8 本体の表に外側のパーツも同様に貼
9 3 の折り目に沿って本体を折っていトします。ほかの直線もこのように分をきれいに抜き取る方法です。
ようじなどを穴に入れて動かし、2
り合わせます。
してカットします。
枚の中心を合わせます。ボンドをつけた部分をしっかり押さえて貼り合
62
わせます。

スノーボックス
雪の結晶のようなデザインを両面にカットしました。彫刻切り絵らしく同系色で外側をカットします。カッターは刃をきます。
立てて軽く手前に引き、切れていない
場合は上からなぞれば大丈夫です。

1 うっかり切ってしまったときはマス 2 小さくカットしたマスキングテープ 3 表から見るとこのようにきれいにつな
キングテープやボンドで補修すれば大丈夫です。いちばん切り落としや
すいのは細い線の交点です。

を裏から貼ります。図案に沿ってマ
スキングテープをカットします。

がります。

4 ボンドを使う場合は、つまようじな 5 どちらの方法も、表からしか作品をどで切り落とした部分に少しボンドをつけてつなげるだけです。

見ないので補修跡がわかりません。

63

3 枚重ねています。
約 7.6 × 7.6 cm
図案
フラワー
正円の重なりからできる花のデザインです。
階段状の周囲のパーツをつけることでより中の花が引き立ちます。

P.132 ～ 133

カラーバリエーション。
同じデザインでも色によって受け取る印象が変わります。

8 × 8 cm
図案

10 合わさった側面の上下が交互にな 11 完成です。形もかわいらしく、小さP.98 ～ 100

30

るように重ねます。こうすることで浮き上がらずにきっちりとかみ合
います。

31

54

30

This book presents a novel type of papercutting art in whicha single sculptural design is completed by layering several
differently patterned sheets of paper, one over the other.
It also offers an amusing visual experience through the beauty of
three-dimensionality and shading created by layering, and eventhrough the optical illusion created by all of the intersecting andoverlapping lines.
There are square framed, rectangular framed, and bookmark
type paper sculptures of uniform size that are great for display
purposes. This papercutting art book has a unique type of beauty
that makes it the perfect gift.
Paper patterns for all twenty-one works are included, along with acardboard pattern for one particular piece that can be used as is.

Takashi Koshiishi
144 pages
190 x 257 mm
Paperback
Retail Price: JPY 1,600
978-4-7661-3557-2
立体の模様を作る 彫刻切り絵なものをプレゼントするときにもぴったりです。

55

Contents

Introduction, About Paper Sculpture, How to Use This Book / Tiers: Ripples, RoundCorners, Chess, Southern Cross, Grid, Cyclone, Hertz / Lines: Octagons, Flowers,
Cloisonne, String, Honeycomb, Carved Bellflower, Three Hearts / Tiers and Lines:
Combinations of Patterns Gothic Cross + Window, Church Door, and Islamic Geometric
Bookmark, Double Ring / Arrangement 1: Mixing Up the Order, Arrangement 2:
Shading Effects / Decorating and Using: Snow Box, Double Ring Box, Stardust, How to
Make a Box / Tools and Materials, How to Cut, Gallery / How To Make - Patterns

31

Handcraft & Hobby
Story-like Animal and Plant Embroidery
Gentle and Cute Little Creatures

Story-like Animal
andPlant Embroidery
Gentle and Cute Little Creatures

mmm embroidery

32

This is a book of cute embroidered items with designs thatlook like illustrations from children’s books and fairy tales. In
this book, you will find a variety of embroidery projects, fromcasual single motifs that are easily embroidered to complex
embroidery that fills entire pieces of fabric and require somelevel devotion. Donkeys, bears, other animals, and even small
plants are created with the use of simple stitching techniques.
The best news is that only a limited number of stitches are
required to create these wonderful designs! In addition, thetailoring of the small items is made as simple as possible so thateven beginners can try their hand at it.
The small items introduced here are perfect for everyday use.
There are luncheon mats, aprons, mini bags, and book covers.
The embroidery employed on those items will gently soothe you
every time you see them.

mmm embroidery
112 pages
190 x 257 mm
Paperback
Retail Price: JPY 1,600
978-4-7661-3466-7
物語のような動物刺繍 植物刺繍

33

Food & Lifestyle
Sous Vide “Meat Cooking Textbook”
All Types of Meat Will Taste Great

Sous Vide“Meat Cooking Textbook”
All Types of Meat Will Taste Great

Naoya Higuchi

34

The very popular “Sous Vide cooker” allows you to cook meat toyour liking, at a targeted temperature, enabling even novice cooks
to prepare professional chef level meat dishes. Roast Beef, Roasted
Pork, Steamed Chicken – many people have been impressed by
how delicious the Sous Vide cooker makes these dishes.
In this book, you will discover how to recreate authentic bistro
meals at home by using various types of meat – and their parts –along with simple side dishes and sauces. In addition, this book
teaches you, in detail, about the various characteristics of cooking
temperature, meat parts and how they contribute to a wonderfulmeal, and cooking time.
It also provides easy to understand, yet still advanced, Sous Viderecipes. This book categorizes recipes by meat type and their parts.

Naoya Higuchi
128 pages
182 x 257 mm
Paperback
Retail Price: JPY 1,700
978-4-7661-3616-6
低温調理の「肉の教科書」

Contents

Chicken (breast, thigh, thigh with bone)
Pork (loin, loin (block), pork shoulder (block), pork belly)
Beef (steak, stew, tongue, tail)Lamb & Duck (lamb chops, lamb shoulder, lamb thigh, duck breast, duck thigh with bone)
Column① Try making “Steamed Chicken” in a pot and microwave oven.
② Can you make “Chicken Confit” without using oil?
③ Examining differences between Sous Vide cooking and oven roasting.
35

Food & Lifestyle
A Guide to Phytotherapy, Beginning with Herbs

A Guide to Phytotherapy,
Beginning with Herbs

Kaori Umeya

The author, who has worked as a phytotherapist in France,
delivers a collection of phytotherapeutic formulas that can berelied on for life. The book contains ninety-eight recipes thatmake use of: herbs, essential oils, and hydrosol. The recipes
treat a wide range of ailments and pre-symptomatic conditions.
An herbal encyclopedia is also included at the end of the book.
Contents

36

CHAPTER1: Basics of Phytotherapy – Plants and Our Body –CHAPTER2:	Daily Prescriptions to Regulate the Body
– Detoxification –CHAPTER3:	P rescriptions for Different Physical Conditions
Digestive Problems / Endocrine and Metabolic
Problems / Circulatory Problems / Mental-Nervous
System Problems / Infectious Disease Problems /Skin Problems / Joint and Muscle Problems / Female
Specific Problems / Family Health
CHAPTER4: Recipes for Seasonal Health and Daily Health
Herb Encyclopedia: Covering one hundred twenty-seven Herbs

Kaori Umeya
252 pages
182 x 257 mm
Paperback
Retail Price: JPY 2,600
978-4-7661-3656-2
ハーブではじめる植物療法の手引き

Author Profile

Kaori Umeya is a pharmacist and phytotherapist. She completed her DIU (DiplômesInter-Universitaires) in Phytotherapie Aromatherapie in 2016, as part of an InterUniversity program at the Universities of Paris 5-11. She started her career as aphytotherapist at Herboristerie du Palais Royal, a long-established herbal medicine
store in Paris. At the same time, she studied Chinese medicine and herbal medicine
in both Japan and France. In 2022, she opened “Dgs Phytreat” – a drugstore in
Harajuku, Tokyo, that sells herbs, medicinal herbs, essential oils, hydrosol, Chinese
herbal medicines and other plant-derived products.

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Animal & Nature
The Complete Book of Serpents
Introducing Giant Snakes from Around the World.
Up to Two Meters, or More!

The Complete
Book of
Serpents
Yoshitaka Tahara,
Hiroyuki Shibata,Tatuya Tomonaga

38This is the first illustrated book on giant snakes from aroundthe world, mainly from the families Pythonidae and Boidae. In
addition to an explanation of the mechanism surrounding theirability to swallow large prey – and the “pit organ” that detects
heat produced by prey – the illustrated pages in this book show
beautiful photos of giant snakes from all over the world. Some
individual snakes in this book reach three, five, and even nearlyten meters! There are also detailed descriptions based on past
capture records.
Continuing from the previous series installment, the special
feature pages introduces interesting trivia on all kinds of giant
snakes. Topics include everything from mythology and folklore,
to examples of accidents involving humans in the past. This book
is a complete guide to the world’s so-called “monsters.”

Yoshitaka Tahara,
Hiroyuki Shibata,Tatuya Tomonaga
384 pages
190 x 257 mm
Paperback
Retail Price: JPY 4,500
978-4-7661-3558-9
大蛇全書

Contents

Genealogy of Giant Snakes
Distribution Areas of Giant Snakes
Forms of Giant Snakes
Predation of Giant Snakes
Commercial Uses of Giant Snakes
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Giant Snakes
Culture Surrounding Giant Snakes
Giant Snakes that Attack Humans, etc.
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Animal & Nature
Illustrated Book of Underwater Ruins Around the World
The first book to provide a comprehensive look of thirty-four
underwater heritage sites around the world.

Illustrated Book of
Underwater
Ruins Around the World

Rintaro Ono, Jun Kimura

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Sunken ships, buildings that lie at the bottom of deep oceans
and dark lakes – experts (researchers and underwaterphotographers) describe the mysteries of still submerged
remains that languish at the bottom of the world’s waterways
in addition to those that have been retrieved and are now ondisplay.
The beautiful photographs make up a sort of “real” fantasy
world. The way ceramics from unexpected production areas are
sunk in unexpected regions shows that the sea was surely oncethe center of the world’s transport infrastructure.
In addition, underwater ruins at the bottom of freshwater lakes
are also introduced. This book explains the life and cultureof ancient peoples with photographs and easy-to-understand,detailed illustrations.

Rintaro Ono, Jun Kimura
240 pages
190 x 257 mm
Paperback
Retail Price: JPY 2,500
978-4-7661-3531-2
図説 世界の水中遺跡

Contents

Chapter 1: 	T he Ancient Mediterranean
Chapter 2: Sunken Ruins from Prehistoric to Ancient
Chapter 3: Underwater Ruins of the Maritime Silk Road and the Age of Maritime Commercein Asia
Chapter 4: The History of Great Voyages and Lost Sailing Ships
Chapter 5: Modern Naval Battles and Underwater Cultural Heritage, etc.
41Animal & Nature
Illustrated Encyclopedia: Lightning and Thunder
The World’s First Illustrated Encyclopedia on “Lightning”

Illustrated Encyclopedia:

LightningandThunder
Satoru Yoshida

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Thunder and lightning occur tend to come from cumulonimbus
clouds. The author, a researcher at the Japan Meteorological
Agency, explains in detail how giant cumulonimbus clouds form
and the environment in which they tend to form. The author also
reports on the latest in observational and forecasting technology
surrounding lightning storms.
The book also includes powerful photographs of “monstrous”
cumulonimbus clouds and lightning strikes that have beenrecorded overseas.
This is a valuable book that explains in detail “situations behind
lightning strikes” in Japan, and abroad, in an easy-to-understandmanner that is suitable for the general public.

Satoru Yoshida384 pages
190 x 257 mm
Paperback
Retail Price: JPY 2,700
978-4-7661-3548-0
稲妻と雷の図鑑43

Animal & Nature
Illustrated Book of Plants: Viewing History through Plants
The History of Co-dependent Relationships Between Plants and Humans

Plants have always been involved in important aspects in human history.

Illustrated Book of Plants

Viewing History
throughPlantsThe History of Co-dependent
Relationships Between Plants
and Humans
Tomonori Kawano

Author Profile

This illustrated book, with more than 200 botanical illustrations,introduces more than 110 plants that have advanced human
life, society, and science. It is a world history book delivered bya university professor through the lens of plants. A variety ofevents related to plant hunters are described here. For instance,
if it weren't for the gourd, which can effectively store water,humans wouldn't have migrated to other continents until muchlater in history!
Also, did you know that sweet potatoes crossed the sea muchearlier than humans!? In addition, we see that before theindustrial revolution, pistachios, lettuce and cucumber seeds
were valued as "medicine." The list of fascinating plant facts justgoes on and on.

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In summary, this book traces the 10,000-year history of plants
and humans, based on surprising historical facts, events, andinsights, and is a must-have for any history of plants enthusiast.

Tomonori Kawano
232 pages
190 x 257 mm
Paperback
Retail Price: JPY 2,500
978-4-7661-3645-6
ヴィジュアルで見る 歴史を進めた植物の姿

Tomonori Kawano is a professor at Kitakyushu University in the Faculty of International
Environmental Engineering. Director of the International Research Center for the
Industrialization of Photosynthesis. Director of the Kitakyushu Research Center of theInternational Plant Neurobiology Institute, affiliated with the University of Florence.
Contents

Chapter 1: Plants Before Humans
Chapter 2: Human Settlement and Plant Use
Chapter 3: The Discovery of Crops that Became Staple Foods and Developing Food Culture
Chapter 4: Perspectives on Plants in Rising Civilizations
Chapter 5: Plant Hunters and Beloved Plants that Crossed the Sea
Chapter 6: Expanding Plants in a Shrinking World
Chapter 7: Plants and Plant Science Paves the Way for the Future
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色鉛筆画
「生物×宝石」メイキング

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