Viz Media

Hardcover: 376 pages
Publisher: Insight Editions; 1.8.2013 edition (February 12, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1608870278
ISBN-13: 978-1608870271
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 1.6 x 12.8 inches

Over the past two decades, Blizzard Entertainment has had a tremendous impact on the world of games and global pop culture. From its humble beginnings as a three-person console-game development studio in 1991 to the creation of the blockbuster Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® series, Blizzard has a history of crafting stunning worlds of science fiction and fantasy. The company’s distinctive gameplay and storytelling styles have captivated an international audience numbering in the tens of millions whose passion cannot be quelled. Twenty years after Blizzard opened its doors, the company’s World of Warcraft® boasts the title of the world’s most popular subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game, and the studio is widely recognized as one of the leaders in creatively driven game development. An epic volume of art and behind-the-scenes insights, The Art of Blizzard® celebrates the studio’s genesis by examining the creative forces behind these games and showcasing their artistry through more than 700 pieces of concept art, paintings, and sketches. Commentary on the art is provided by Blizzard Entertainment’s own Nick Carpenter, Sam Didier, and Chris Metzen, who’ve each played important roles in shaping Blizzard’s game universes over the years.

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Publisher: Fusosha
Language: Japanese
ISBN-10: 4594611583
ISBN-13: 978-4594611583
Package Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches

Series: Naruto
Paperback: 104 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Translation edition (November 3, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421584395
ISBN-13: 978-1421584393
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.3 x 11.8 inches

The third full-color artbook from the hit series Naruto!

Experience Masashi Kishimoto's artwork in all of its colorful glory in this collection of images from the conclusion of the best-selling Naruto manga! Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi and all your favorite characters appear in nearly a hundred pages of gorgeous full-color images. The book also features commentary from creator Masashi Kishimoto, a beautiful double-sided poster and a sticker sheet!

Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Vertical; Translation edition (June 30, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1941220436
ISBN-13: 978-1941220436
Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 0.6 x 7.2 inches

A Sky Longing for Memoriesis a Makoto Shinkai fan's dream! Featuring art created by the beloved director, this full-color art book is packed with art from the many movies he directed for Studio CoMix Wave. The book is a 175 page LANDSCAPE FORMAT softcover, the majority of which are images, a rare treat in the realm of fanbooks. Inside you will find hundreds of backgrounds from from his award-winning works: 5 Centimetres per Second, The Place Promised in Our Early Days, Voices of a Distant Star, and a TV advertisement for the Mainichi Newspaper.

About the Author
Makoto Shinkai is a Japanese film director, animator, and writer. A native of the Nagano prefecture in Japan, he studied Japanese literature at Chuo University. He traces his passion for creation to the manga, anime, and novels he was exposed to while in middle school. Considered one of the best animators in the world today, he is often called the "next-Miyazaki". Shinkai developed his abilities as a video game designer for FalCom, where he worked on the cult-classic role-playing game Y"S. Shinkai is unique as an animator as he cut his teeth by producing almost all elements many of his works - from animation to music composition to voice acting. He has won numerous awards: 12th DoGA CG Animation Award; 1st New Tokyo International Animation FestivalGrand Prize; 7th Kobe Animation Prize; 6th Japanese Media Art; Awardfor Digital Media; 34th Nebula Award(World Con); 59th Mainichi Films Animation Prize; 2007 Asia Pacific Film Award; and theLancia Platinum Grand Prize (Italy).

His film credits include: Voices of a Distant Star, The Place Promised in Our Early Days, 5 Centimeters Per Second, and Children who Chase Lost Voices from Deep Below

Series: Tokyo Ghoul Illustrations: zakki
Hardcover: 112 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC (November 21, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 142159692X
ISBN-13: 978-1421596921
Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 0.7 x 10.1 inches

A full-color art book showcasing the terrific and terrifying work of Sui Ishida, creator of the hit manga and anime Tokyo Ghoul.

Tokyo Ghoul Illustrations: zakki features artwork and behind-the-scenes notes, commentary and ruminations from Tokyo Ghoul creator Sui Ishida. Discover the creative process that brought the hit manga and anime to life, in gloriously ghoulish full color.

Series: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (Book 1)
Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; 1st edition (November 6, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421514990
ISBN-13: 978-1421514994
Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.9 x 11.9 inches

From the vaults of Academy Award-winning director, Hayao Miyazaki! Original watercolor illustrations used as concept sketches for both the manga and film versions of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. Take a peek behind the curtain to see the creative process of the most acclaimed anime director in the world today. This full-color, over-sized, hardcover book also includes Miyazaki's earliest sketches that eventually became the basis for some of the most beloved anime movies of the past 20 years.

Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; 1st edition (May 9, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421505932
ISBN-13: 978-1421505930
Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.8 x 11 inches

A 13-year old girl sets off on a journey to become a witch. In the process, she learns how to be a woman. Based on the movie of the same name, this prestige format, lavishly illustrated hard-bound book gives fans a rare glimpse into the creative process of Academy Award-winning director Hayo Miyazaki.

Series: The Art of Castle in the Sky (Book 1)
Hardcover: 194 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC (October 18, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421582724
ISBN-13: 978-1421582726
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.9 x 10.9 inches

The definitive examination of the art and animation of Studio Ghibli’s masterpiece of fantasy and flight, Castle in the Sky!

The latest in the perennially popular line of Studio Ghibli art books, which includes interviews, concept sketches, and finished animation cels from classics such as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.

Hayao Miyazaki’s Castle in the Sky was the first feature film produced by the legendary Studio Ghibli. Sheeta, a girl who has the power to defy gravity, is on the run from pirates when she meets the young inventor Pazu. Together they explore the secrets of Laputa, a flying city constructed by a long-lost race of people. All of Miyazaki’s major themes—the power of flight, the bravery of young women, and a world wrecked by change—are captured with beautiful animation and joyous storytelling.

W/A/CA) Takeshi Obata When the alien Mimics invade, Keiji Kiriya is just one of many recruits shoved into a suit of battle armor called a Jacket and sent out to kill. Keiji dies on the battlefield, only to be reborn each morning to fight and die again and again. On his fifth iteration, he gets a message from a mysterious ally - the female soldier known as the Full Metal Bitch. Is she the key to Keiji's escape or his final death? Publisher: Viz Media
Writer: Obata, Takeshi
Artist: Obata, Takeshi
Cover Artist: Obata, Takeshi
Page Count: 550
Product Code: SEP141737
ISBN: 9781421576015
Colors: Black & White

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui Meet the would-be assassins of class 3-E: Sugino, who let his grades slip and got kicked off the baseball team. Karma, who's doing well in his classes but keeps getting suspended for fighting. And Okuda, who lacks both academic and social skills, yet excels at one subject: chemistry. Who has the best chance of winning that reward? Will the deed be accomplished through pity, brute force or poison...? And what chance does their teacher have of repairing his students' tattered self-esteem? Publisher: Viz Media
Writer: Matsui, Yusei
Artist: Matsui, Yusei
Cover Artist: Matsui, Yusei
Page Count: 192
Product Code: OCT141718
ISBN: 9781421576077
Colors: Black & White

A surreal comedy in the vein of Yotsuba&! and Nichijou with a magical theme combines humor, slice of life and traditional Japanese culture in this debut work from Chihiro Ishizuka. Makoto returns to rural Japan to work on her magic after being away for six years. In her new home, she along with her black cat Chito, share some of what she has learned as she gets used to living in a slower and more curious part of the country. Publisher: Vertical
Writer: Ichizuka, Chihiro
Artist: Ichizuka, Chihiro
Cover Artist: Ichizuka, Chihiro
Page Count: 160
Product Code: JAN172152
ISBN: 9781945054099
Colors: Black & White

All Teito Klein wants is to forget his murky past as an orphan and slave and to graduate from Barsburg's military academy with his best friend Mikage. But when an overheard state secret triggers treasonous memories, he's forced to flee from the very empire he once sought to defend! Publisher: Viz Media
Writer: Yuki Amemiya
Artist: Yuki Amemiya
Cover Artist: Yuki Amemiya
Page Count: 208
Product Code: SEP121238
ISBN: 9781421549941
Colors: Black & White

(W) Shin Yoshida & Various (A/CA) Naohito Miyoshi Yuzu Hiiragi and her father run a dueling school that's seen better days. If only they had a star teacher to bring in new students! When a rogue Duelist known as Phantom appears in the city, Yuzu may have found a savior, but Phantom will have to deal with the Leo Corporation's special forces before he can get into any community service! For teen audiences. Publisher: Viz Media
Writer: Yoshida, Shin
Artist: Miyoshi, Naohito
Cover Artist: Miyoshi, Naohito
Page Count: 184
Product Code: FEB172093
ISBN: 9781421587622
Colors: Black & White

(W) Shin Towada, Sui Ishida After the unprecedented raid on the Ghoul detention center by The Aogiri Tree organization, the Commission of Counter Ghoul is working to tighten security across the twenty-three wards. However, some Ghouls begin to cause unrest in the 8th Ward, continuing the cycle of retaliation between human and ghoul. And what of Kaneki after he left the 20th Ward? This second novel depicts the aftermath six months after the 11th Ward occupation. For teen audiences. Publisher: Viz Media
Writer: Towada, Shin
Artist:
Cover Artist:
Page Count: 280
Product Code: NOV162007
ISBN: 9781421590585
Colors: Black & White

(W/A/CA) Kengo Hanazawa One quick, deadly bite could change everything for Hideo and young Hiromi as they head out of the forest they've been hiding in and return to civilization. They soon realize that populated areas-even shrines-are just as dangerous as the haunted woods they've left! Collects two original Japanese volumes into one huge Dark Horse edition! o Two volumes in one for $19.99! o A worldwide best-selling series-finally in English! Publisher: Dark Horse
Writer: Hanazawa, Kengo
Artist: Hanazawa, Kengo
Cover Artist: Hanazawa, Kengo
Page Count: 424
Product Code: DEC160122
ISBN: 9781506701455
Colors: Black & White

(W) Masashi Kishimoto, Ukyo Kodachi (A/CA) Mikio Ikemoto Years have passed since Naruto and Sasuke teamed up to defeat Kaguya, the progenitor of chakra and the greatest threat the ninja world has ever faced. Times are now peaceful and the new generation of shinobi have not experienced the same hardships as their parents. Perhaps that is why Boruto would rather play video games than train. However, one passion does burn deep in this ninja boy, and that is to defeat his neglectful father! For teen audiences. Publisher: Viz Media
Writer: Kishimoto, Masashi
Artist: Ikemoto, Mikio
Cover Artist: Ikemoto, Mikio
Page Count: 208
Product Code: FEB172092
ISBN: 9781421592114
Colors: Black & White