This is part of the slew of 4K Akira Kurosawa remasters that Toho is releasing. Not surprisingly, the demographic focus is primarily for the Japanese domestic market, so there are no English subtitles unfortunately - https://t.co/XZ1CV8yP2U
On top of photo documentation of the elaborate model/diorama creation process, there are also concept art drawings by Takayuki Takeya included -
Mike Mignola's graphic novel adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) is a masterclass in the use of negative space to create dramatic shape, form & composition. This was before Hellboy started & his art style is still very detailed/less simplified - https://t.co/iEe6xD3mVr
Some character designs (page right) for the Freedom OVA (2006) that never saw the light of day. Now they weren't necessarily rejected because it didn't meet Otomo's own standards but due to exec/creative decisions. No doubt he can easily fill a book with his discarded sketches.
RONDO is a fictional fashion magazine illustrated by Matsuo Hiromi, packed full of lusciously painted fashion pieces bursting with style. See more in my review マガジンロンド マツオヒロミ イラスト集 レビュー -
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Otomo's insanely strong cinematic vision is manifestly clear when you look at how tight his storyboard drawings compare to the finished shots in the film. The storyboard books are a veritable treasure trove on how he composed his shots - https://t.co/5gApwv3uW6
One of the most unintentionally funny Amazon reviews I've ever read was one left for the Ghost In The Shell genga/layout book (2014), where the reviewer commented that it was a "half-a**ed coloring book, most of the drawings are incomplete" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 - https://t.co/4rXLLv7bUm
Heads up - a 650 pages whopper of an art book will be released on Dec 2nd collecting layouts+genga from Katsuhiro Otomo's AKIRA, as part of Complete Works. This new book will be like a jumbo edition of the Akira Animation Archives (2002 - image below) - https://t.co/qqLsxpNF0n
One of the many reasons why Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira manga is so visually impactful is because of the cinematic framing & composition. Otomo is as much a film director/cinematographer as he is a manga artist - https://t.co/tIhqt3L6gY
Not entirely convinced the storyboards that Otomo drew for Akira are detailed enough, I mean look at this shoddy work... 🤣😂 Just teasing of course ! My review for the storyboard book ( Vol 1 ) is almost done. You can also just grab a copy here - https://t.co/JZIKUt83AV
My treasured ( and very yellowed out ) Akira storyboard books, first published back in 1988. Every frame is a work of art. Also, Kodansha should really consider a reprint of these as they would still sell like hotcakes アキラ絵コンテ集 - https://t.co/ipIjvRp1zO #anime #animation
ICYMI - A whole book dedicated to the detailed concept art sketches by Mitsuo Iso ( Denno Coil ) for anime films like Ghost In The Shell, Magnetic Rose, Roujin Z, Evangelion, MS Gundam & more. See more in my review - https://t.co/EDV5W53Gmu
Hayao Miyazaki's self caricature as a pig riding in a stylish 3 wheeler (L), based on a photo taken by his late mentor, the veteran animator Yasuo Otsuka in 1993 (R). This illustration appeared in the Feb 94 issue of NAVI magazine.
