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💡 Basic Information about the Book
- TitleAkira Toriyama's Art Collection: THE WORLD SPECIAL
- English Title: "The World Special: Akira Toriyama Illustrations"
- AuthorAkira Toriyama
- TranslatorWu Licheng
- Publisher: Dongli
- Publication Date: 2025-01-09
- Language：Traditional Chinese
- ISBN13: 9786260226374
- BindingHardcover / 112 pages / 21 x 29.7 cm / General audience / Full color printing / First edition
- Price820 yuan (Books.com.tw 博客來)
- GiftBook storage box
💬 Book Review
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*The Art Collection of Akira Toriyama: THE WORLD SPECIAL* is a collection of works by Japanese manga master Akira Toriyama, encompassing his famous manga series...Dragon Ball"as well as"Dr. Strange and the Robot DollThe best illustrations from the previous art book, "..."Akira Toriyama's Art Collection: THE WORLDThe paintings included in the book differ. 🐲
The original Japanese artbook was first published in 1990, while this unboxing is of the Traditional Chinese version released by Tong Li in 2024.
As times change, classics remain classics.
The art book comes in a hardcover binding and a sturdy storage box; its elegant design makes it perfect for collecting. ✨
The book has 112 pages in total, and the chapters are arranged in an interesting way. It includes illustrations from various angles and elements of Akira Toriyama's works, such as: CHARACTERS, MECHANICS, MONSTERS & ANIMALS, allowing readers to appreciate Toriyama's works more systematically. Each illustration is also marked with its source and size.
The collection also includes the author's words, studio information, creative process, and explanations of the works, allowing readers to glimpse the creative philosophy and worldview of this legendary cartoonist.
📍 Official Introduction
This book collects many classic illustrations by Akira Toriyama from his early works up to 1990, including Dragon Ball, Dr. Crawford and the Robot Girl, and Dragon Quest, among others. The artwork differs from that in the art book of the same name, THE WORLD. In addition to the beautiful illustrations, a brief explanation from Toriyama is included at the end of the volume, making it a must-have for Toriyama fans!
📍 Book Table of Contents
- 009 – Prologue
- 013 – ESCAPE
- 018 – CHARACTERS
- 040 – MECHANICS
- 058 – Studio
- 060 – The process of completing the illustration
- 064 – MONSTERS & ANIMALS
- 080 – WORLDS
- 089 – Poop's Home
- 109 – Commentary
📍 About the Author
Akira Toriyama
Akira Toriyama is a Japanese manga artist born in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. His manga works include *Dr. Monster and the Robot* and *Dragon Ball*. He has also designed characters for several popular video games, such as *Dragon Quest*, *Tobal No.1*, *Chrono Key*, and *Blue Dragon*. He runs his own studio, "BIRD STUDIO". Akira Toriyama is a prolific and influential figure in the Japanese manga industry, with his works enjoying global recognition.
(Author bio from) Wikipedia)
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