{"product_id":"viola-the-art-of-senbon-umishima","title":"VIOLA The Art of Senbon Umishima","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes colorful, sometimes chic, with characters nearly always in motion, Senbon Umishima's a master of drawing beautiful dynamic young women. While many have curves and sex appeal, he also is a master at capturing the innocence and vitality of young women. Furniture, backdrops, and scenes that tell a story are all part of the appeal here. Part one features illustrations and Part two short manga tales, in gorgeous brilliant colors. Also included are acclaimed commercial works such as illustrations for \u003cem\u003eSuzume and the Chair\u003c\/em\u003e, the official spin-off picture book prequel to the film \u003cem\u003eSuzume\u003c\/em\u003e, which was also a big hit overseas.\n\nGold-embossed cover. Includes a loose postcard, an entire bound-in booklet telling the story of a very young girl and her day, along with her young mother -- all in lush full color and wordless -- and a fold-out. Setting and costumes are nearly as important as the characters he places in them. Senbon is a master of captivating, lovely faces. And movement -- dancing, flying, leaping, his characters are often caught in exuberant motion.\n\nThis art book is a must-see for fans, and for those who don’t yet know about Senbon Umishima, it is an opportunity to become a fan. The cover illustration is newly drawn, too. Following \u003cem\u003eA Bouquet of a Thousand Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRooms\u003c\/em\u003e, this is the long-awaited third collection of art works.\n\nThis collection features original artworks that are uniquely \u003cb\u003eSenbon Umishima\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e’s\u003c\/strong\u003e, including illustrations from the artist’s first collection \u003cem\u003eA Bouquet of a Thousand Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e, the manga \u003cem\u003eThe Stories\u003c\/em\u003e, and more.\n\n \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIE International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59642883211550,"sku":"VIOLS","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/0684\/7006\/files\/viols-viola-art-of-senbon-umishima-book.jpg?v=1784512183","url":"https:\/\/shop.budsartbooks.com\/products\/viola-the-art-of-senbon-umishima","provider":"Bud's Art Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}