The Rainbow Goblins Ul de Rico Japanese Picture Art Book Vintage

by Ul de Rico

$83 · Offered by eBay

METRO WAVE TOKYO Collectibles > Books & Fine Art Illustration The Rainbow Goblins Ul de Rico Japanese Picture Art Book 🎨 Masterpiece Artwork by Ul de Rico 🎸 Translation by Koichi Tsuyama 📖 Official Shogakukan Japanese Edition 💡 EXPERT INSIGHT "The Rainbow Goblins" (虹伝説) by Italian artist Ul de Rico is renowned worldwide for its breathtaking, lushly oil-painted fantasy landscapes and vibrant storytelling. In Japan, this iconic art book holds a legendary place in pop culture history as the direct creative inspiration behind legendary guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka’s landmark 1981 jazz-fusion album The Rainbow Goblins (虹伝説). Translated into Japanese by Koichi Tsuyama and published by Shogakukan, this vintage art edition is a highly prized crossover collectible for fine art book lovers, illustration enthusiasts, and Japanese fusion music collectors seeking the origin of Takanaka's masterpiece. 🔍 CONDITION ASSESSMENT Graded in very good vintage pre-owned condition. The interior pages remain clean, crisp, and fully intact, showcasing Ul de Rico's rich color palette without markings or heavy discoloration. The cover displays some minor natural edge shelf wear appropriate for its vintage age. It has been thoroughly inspected, stored in a smoke-free/pet-free environment. Please carefully check the photos to confirm the condition. 📊 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Title The Rainbow Goblins (虹伝説 THE RAINBOW GOBLINS) Author & Illustrator Ul de Rico (ウル・デ・リコ) Translator Koichi Tsuyama (津山紘一)

• Publisher: Shogakukan
• ISBN: 9780500277591
• Condition: Very Good

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