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Illustration 2020 Art Book Daisuke Richard Akakura Cogecha Rolua Kei Mochizuki. It also includes a special dialogue between Daisuke Richard and Tomoyuki Arima discussing the creation process of this book's cover design. The latest 2020 edition of the 『ILLUSTRATION』 series. This is a grand showcase featuring 150 accomplished artists, spanning Japan's uniquely diverse illustration scene—a scene watched by the world, encompassing everything from diverse pop culture and contemporary art to the ever-evolving world of internet culture. 【Description】 A catalog symbolizing the "now" of illustration The latest 2020 edition of the 『ILLUSTRATION』 series This is a grand showcase featuring 150 accomplished artists, spanning Japan's uniquely diverse illustration scene—a scene watched by the world, encompassing everything from diverse pop culture and contemporary art to the ever-evolving world of internet culture. The 2020 cover illustration is by Daisuke Richard, an illustrator gaining attention both domestically and internationally, particularly among younger generations, for his light, fluid lines and pop sensibility. Book design is handled by the rising designer Tomoyuki Arima, trusted by many artists. Starting with the 2020 edition, the interior design has been meticulously revised, resulting in a clearer and more impactful layout. Furthermore, to fully appreciate each artist's unique worldview, color palette, and brushwork, the latest printing technology "Brilliant Palette"—specialized for art books and prints—is employed throughout the book's pages. The end of the volume features interviews with book designer Asami Sato, known for numerous book designs including the revamped literary magazine 'Bungei', and Hong Kong illustrator Little Thunder, who boasts approximately 600,000 Instagram followers. It also includes a special dialogue between Daisuke Richard and Tomoyuki Arima discussing the creation process of this book's cover design. We hope you find this book useful for various purposes as an illustrated catalog archiving the 'present'. ※Over 90% of the featured artists are new compared to the previous volume, 'ILLUSTRATION 2019'. Furthermore, even for artists featured in the previous volume, none of their previously published works are included here; every page has been completely refreshed. 【Payment】 Please pay within 3 days after your purchase. 【Shipping】 Japan Post DHL Fedex Economy Shipping:No tracking Standard Shipping: With tracking 【Returns】 We accept returns within 30 days of purchase. <Return conditions> -Request for return within 30 days of purchase. -Return costs are borne by the Seller. -Please inquire before application. 【International Buyers – Please Note:】 Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. For buyers in the United States:Import duties and taxes are included in the item price or shipping cost. Items shipped to the U.S. are sent under the Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) method, which means all import-related charges are prepaid. You don?t need to pay any additional fees when your order arrives.