The Dragonball Super Art Book is exactly as the title suggests – a super collection of Akira Toriyama’s illustrations for his magnum opus manga Dragonball. The book features virtually every illustration found in the Tankobon volumes, including covers, chapter dividers and more, all in their colored glory.
Many folks from my generation read Dragonball as young kids and as we grew up one might be tempted to dismiss Akira Toriyama’s work as being childish; but that simply isn’t true – Toriyama-san is an incredibly accomplished designer, be it character/creature, costume, vehicles/mecha, you name it. In fact, I cannot think of too many manga artists that are as well rounded in design as he is.
(above left) The illustration used for the artist’s other art book, Akira Toriyama The World Special.
The book comes housed in a sturdy outer cardboard slip case. ( above )
A bonanza of Akira Toriyama’s captivating illustrations from Dragonball, a must have for fans of the manga. This comes highly recommended.
Dragonball Super Art Book 超画集″ art book details :
– Dimensions – 27.4 x 19.4 x 3 cm
– Hardcover, 239 pages
– Full color
– Comes with a cardboard slip case ( see image above )
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December 21st, 2015 at 3:07 pm
Just in time for my amazon wish list! btw is it possible to put item on wish list and once purchased Halcyonrealms get the referral credit? Want to be sure because a majority of the gems personally hear about from you and yours!
December 21st, 2015 at 4:28 pm
DISTRAKT – Don’t worry about the referral credit, just get the book ! I hope you enjoy it ! :]
December 21st, 2015 at 7:44 pm
This would be a nice XMass gift for myself!
January 5th, 2016 at 7:56 am
What a fantastic artbook!
As someone with a growing appreciation for the early Dragonball and his vehicle drawings, this is a treat.
And for something which feels and looks so premium, the price wasn’t too bad.
Good thing I remember to check your blog every now and then, otherwise I’d miss out on stuff like this and that Ghost in the Shell book I got the last time I stopped by here.