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These and many creatures from the rest of the world are featured in this beautiful book. \u003cem\u003eAuspicious Animals\u003c\/em\u003e showcases illustrated artworks, along with sculptures and applied arts, of animals that represent good omens. The collection, totaling around 240 pieces, is accompanied by rich, enjoyable and approachable text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous edition features metallic gold lamination on the cover and makes a great gift or reference for any art lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e352 pages. Hardcover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJun'ichi Uchiyama is a professor at Miyagi Gakuin Women's University. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50006951559472,"sku":"9359","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/9941\/files\/Auspicious-Animals-The-Art-of-Good-Omens-1.jpg?v=1753729282"},{"product_id":"tako-knows-by-naoshi","title":"Tako Knows by Naoshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eTako is an octopus who knows how precious life is and wants to live it to its fullest. He creates art and music and food and shares it all with the residents of the underwater world of Tako City. There is nothing Tako wouldn't do for his friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the mind of internationally acclaimed Japanese artist Naoshi, whose distinctive characters and original style are recognized around the world, \u003cem\u003eTako Know\u003c\/em\u003es is a candy-colored, pop, fantasy world inspired by manga comics. Created using a shiny colorful sand artform called Sunae, Tako teaches us to enjoy the present and fill our days with humor and joy. \u003cem\u003eTako Knows\u003c\/em\u003e is a unforgettable visual feast that readers will revisit for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e88 pages. Hardcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaoshi's imaginary, candy pop and fantasy world is inspired by manga and created through sand painting (known as Sunae in Japanese). 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Tiger Tateishi, well-known in the worlds of art and comics, takes us on a journey through a surreal land with Torakichi, a constantly-morphing green tiger. The artist saw this strange tiger as a combination of an animal and a plant. Suitable for all ages, but this is the type of book you buy for the dreamy artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated by Yosuke Kitazawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e34 pages. Hardcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 7.5\" x 10.25\"  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKōichi “Tiger” Tateishi worked in a variety of media including comic books, illustrated books, painting, sculpture and ceramics during his prolific career. Inspired by science fiction, including Robert Sheckley’s early stories, his enigmatic works explored reality and its limitations. In 1966, his work was featured in the acclaimed 15th Yomiuri Independent Exhibition. In 1969, Tateishi relocated to the city of Futurism, Milan in Italy, and began working in the studio of Ettore Sottsass, bringing the ideas of the architect and designer to life. During this time, Tateishi’s personal artwork moved closer to visual narratives as he made several oil tableaux infused with science-fiction themes. Upon his return to Japan in 1982, he produced daily comics embracing the nonsense genre. Tiger Tateishi passed away at only 56 years of age, but is fondly remembered for the zest and energy of his mind-bending works, which invigorated the Japanese pop-art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"50 Watts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50156857557296,"sku":"12129","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/9941\/files\/books-a-tiger-in-the-land-of-dreams-1.jpg?v=1758303633"},{"product_id":"kenya-hara-designing-japan","title":"Kenya Hara: Designing Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs Art Director for Muji since 2002, Japanese graphic designer Kenya Hara (born 1958) and his aesthetic of pared-back, beautifully functional objects has taken the world by (quiet) storm. With \u003cem\u003eKenya Hara: Designing Japan\u003c\/em\u003e, the designer presents his vision of how his industry can contribute to the future of his country: a future founded on Hara's unique philosophy of beauty as well as crowd-sourced wisdom from around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book spans history, from the beginnings of professional Japanese design in the 16th century to the impact of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake. But Hara's real focus is on the future. A master collaborator, meticulous organizer and globally conscious innovator, Hara draws on more than three decades of work in design and exhibition curating, as well his professional interactions with creators from many fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigning Japan\u003c\/em\u003e offers a foundation course on the essence of Japanese aesthetics, while maintaining a practical approach to Japan's circumstances and future possibilities. Hara reveals the methods by which designers in Japan work alongside government and industry, and considers how design can propose solutions for this island nation as its population ages, other nations take over manufacturing and technology develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrations and examples recognize successful problem-solving through design, proving that design is a living, changing industry that remains relevant not in spite of, but as a partner to, advancing technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcover. 208 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKenya Hara (born 1958) is a Japanese graphic designer, a professor at the Musashino Art University and, since 2002, the art director for Muji. 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Working for publications such as Essence, Unique New York, and The Village Voice, from the late 1970s onward, Simpson covered New York’s art and fashion scenes, producing portraits of a wide range of Black artists, literary figures, and celebrities. Her iconic jewelry, the Black Cameo, has been worn by everyone from the model Iman to civil-rights leader Rosa Parks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis long-awaited volume, Simpson’s first, features her celebrated B-Boys series—portraits of young people coming of age during the early years of hip-hop—as well as her experiments with collage and other formal interventions. 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She recounts anecdotes from dressing the greats: Eddie Murphy, Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Chadwick Boseman, and many more. She describes the passion for history that inspired her period pieces—from \u003cem\u003eMalcolm X\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eWhat's Love Got to Do With It\u003c\/em\u003e—and her journey into Afrofuturism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarter's wisdom and stories are paired with deluxe visuals, including sketches, mood boards, and film stills. Danai Gurira, beloved for her portrayal of Okoye in\u003cem\u003e Black Panther\u003c\/em\u003e, has contributed a foreword. Fans will even get a glimpse behind the scenes of\u003cem\u003e Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core, Carter's oeuvre celebrates Black heroes and sheroes, whether civil rights leaders or Wakandan warriors. She has brought the past to life and helped us imagine a brighter future. 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