Yoshitaka Amano Art Book Set 2 Maten First Final Fantasy Vampire Hunter D

by N/A, Yoshitaka Amano

$249 · Offered by eBay

First edition

Yoshitaka Amano Art Books 2 Vol Set: Maten & FIRST - Rare Final Fantasy Art Description About this Item A magnificent, museum-grade visual monument and an elite acquisition for fantasy art curators, game concept designers, animation historians, and prestigious international collectors of definitive Japanese pop-art heritage. This is a highly coveted, exceptionally scarce out-of-print official two-volume master set of "Yoshitaka Amano Art Books: Maten & FIRST" (天野喜孝画集 魔天 / AMANO FIRST), meticulously published in Japan by Asahi Sonorama. Yoshitaka Amano stands universally as an undisputed global titan of modern fantasy illustration and character design. Internationally revered for his foundational visual identity work on the Final Fantasy video game franchise, Vampire Hunter D, and Guin Saga, Amano seamlessly fuses traditional Japanese woodblock linework with European Art Nouveau, ethereal watercolor washes, and dark gothic sensuality. This exclusive 2-book set includes: MATEN (魔天): A legendary monograph showcasing his dark, opulent gothic fantasies, intricate gold-leaf line drawings, and serpent-like fluid figure compositions. AMANO FIRST (ファースト): A seminal retrospective compiling his foundational early works, dynamic cover illustrations, and unreleased concept sketches, complete with its original publisher's red Obi strip. The physical presentation of these oversized volumes radiates luxury. The covers showcase high-contrast visual plates—featuring gold-patterned dark iconogr

• Publisher: Asahi Sonorama
• Year: 1989
• ISBN: 9784257036838
• Condition: Very Good

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