{"product_id":"everyday-scenes-from-a-parallel-world-9784756249586","title":"Everyday Scenes from a Parallel World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEveryday Scenes from a Parallel World\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration of the beauty of the scenes and backgrounds in anime and manga.\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis stunning collection will appeal to all art lovers and is sure to bring creators massive inspiration, too.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eInternational, Pie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003ePIE International\u003c\/b\u003e specializes in books for graphic designers, and high quality visual books on photography, art, and Japanese Culture (Traditional and contemporary), as well as manga and comiic art, and more.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYoshida, Seiji:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eSeiji Yoshida\u003c\/b\u003e is a background graphic artist and an illustrator. Works: \u003ci\u003eMoekan\u003c\/i\u003e(KeroQ), \u003ci\u003eNorth Wind\u003c\/i\u003e(DreamSoft), \u003ci\u003eNatsu Mero (Summer Melody)\u003c\/i\u003e(AcaciaSoft), \u003ci\u003eFuransu Shojo: Une fille blanche\u003c\/i\u003e (PIL), \u003ci\u003eShingakko-Noli me tangere-\u003c\/i\u003e (PIL\/SLASH) and \u003ci\u003eSakura no Uta\u003c\/i\u003e(Makura).\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLoundraw:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eLoundraw\u003c\/b\u003e is an Illustrator, a Manga and character designer. Works: Character design for \u003ci\u003eTsuki ga kirei (As the moon, so beautiful) \u003c\/i\u003e Japanese Animation released in 2017.\u003cbr\u003eEt al...\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Pie International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50528537837842,"sku":"9784756249586","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_14da1403-4070-46b1-947b-c82a7eb6368f.jpg?v=1731329530","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/everyday-scenes-from-a-parallel-world-9784756249586","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}