Everyday Scenes from a Parallel World Art Book / NEW from PIE International

Description: This softcover archive/art book is brand new. Pages are in full color. Language: Japanese (minimally used)Page Count: ~224 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Synopsis: Everyday Scenes from a Parallel World contains scenes and background illustrations from 39 popular anime and manga creators with text in both Japanese and English.Everyday Scenes from a Parallel World is a celebration of the beauty of the scenes and backgrounds in anime and manga. This unusual book turns the spotlight exclusively on the scenes and background illustrations. With only a few ordinary characters in these scenes, attention here is focused on the beauty of the illustrated backgrounds.These background artworks feature familiar scenes from daily life: nostalgic townscapes, detailed cityscapes, intricate architecture, rooms that look like doll houses, etc. They are extremely realistic and detailed--almost like photographs--but at the same time give readers the sense that we are looking at images of a parallel world.The works featured are by 39 well-known, mostly Japanese creators, illustrators, and animators. Some creators featured have made their entire careers specializing in drawing backgrounds. Frequently overlooked, this book finally gives them the recognition they deserve. Additionally, a section that explains drawing techniques and materials is included. The profiles of creators with messages from each, descriptions of each creator's techniques and preferred materials are written in both Japanese and English text.This stunning collection will appeal to all art lovers and is sure to bring creators massive inspiration, too.---------------------------------------------------------------------Shipping: United States Media Mail................. $6.25 / $2.00 as an additional itemGround Advantage..... $12.25 / $3.00 as an additional itemPriority Mail................ $11.00 / $3.00 as an additional itemCombined Shipping: United States ***This will not work on a smartphone using eBay's app. If that's your option just add all items using the cart to make 1 invoice and any combined shipping rates will be refund at the time of shipment*** Place items into shopping cart. When done shopping, hover over your shopping cart icon at the top right of the page. Click "view cart" from the dropdown box. Click the "request total" hyperlink located at the top right of the group of items you're buying from me. Click "commit to buy & submit request" You'll receive the final invoice shortly thereafter, typically within 12 hours.***do note that once you do #5 the quantity chosen is automatically removed from inventory, so there's no fear of someone else getting it before you've paid for it.Combined Shipping: InternationalCombined shipping is available, please ask for a quote as eBay's system will no do it automatically.... Any questions please feel free to ask :^)

Price: 38 USD

Location: Clayton, Ohio

End Time: 2025-01-05T00:23:57.000Z

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