HOKUSAI An Artists' Tribute

Thirteen featured artists choose their favorite Hokusai work as inspiration for entirely new works in their own field of fantastic art. We're really impressed with the unique artwork and variety here; you'll also find Hayao Miyazaki style works, showing the filmmaker's own influence from Hokusai. Including the hugely popular Kelogsloops, Canadian artist Janice Sung, and Norwegian fantasy artist Mona Finden . Inspired by Hokusai's The Great Picture Book of Everything. Choosing works such as Palm Tree and Myna Bird and Daoist Master Zhou Sheng ascends a cloud-ladder to the moon, the contributors explain their creative choices, share insights, show development images, and display the final exclusive piece in their individual project chapter. They apply their own style and approach, while staying true to the original narrative and composition of Hokusai's drawing. Minor nudity. Also included are written contributions from experts on the great artist, with discussions on the undeniable impact he made on the world of art, and manga in particular. For lifelong Hokusai admirers or those new to his influence, this book is an essential addition to any art-book collection. 3ddtotal publishing does it again--this is a gorgeous collection of artwork by professionals the world over. Also includes work by Angela Hao, Hagushka, Jaime Chen, Johanna Forster, Julia Schleicher, Lolloco, Luoman, Mengxuan Li, Parakid and Tessa Nelissen. With thanks to the British Museum for reproductions of the original works by Hokusai. Heavy board covers with embossed titles, unique sewn binding that is actually exposed with its own special design. These folks really know how to produce fine books. - Bud