[PRE ORDER 250623] EXOTICA – Hiromi Matsuo ILLUSTRATION MAKING & VISUAL BOOK [New Edition]

This book is a new edition of the long-selling collection “ILLUSTRATION MAKING & VISUAL BOOK Hiromi Matsuo,” originally published in 2016. In addition to the contents of the previous edition (art collection, making-of, and sketchbook), this deluxe expanded version includes a newly drawn cover illustration and making-of, as well as a new interview.

Hiromi Matsuo is a highly popular illustrator who captivates many fans with her retro-modern world. The large B5 wide format and cutting-edge high-resolution printing allow readers to fully appreciate the original charm of her works in every detail.

■ Differences from the previous edition

* Newly drawn cover illustration and newly designed binding
* Added making-of for the cover illustration
* Newly included interview
*The art collection section, the making-of for the two illustrations originally drawn for the previous edition, and the rough sketch collection are carried over from the previous edition.

■ Design and bookmaking highlights
The cover illustration was newly drawn under the theme: “What if the original cover illustration were rebooted today?” Nearly ten years have passed since the 2016 publication. Readers are invited to sense the author’s evolving approach and expression toward her illustrations and characters through the newly drawn illustrations, the making-of, and the newly included interview.
Additionally, with the release of the new edition, the title of the art collection has been newly named “Exotica,” and the cover design has been completely renewed. Please take a look at the newly refined binding that has been carefully crafted down to the last detail.