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'Monet And The Water Lilies' is a most gorgeously illustrated book by Alexandra Huard that explores the Impressionist's most important work in his later years, the Water Lilies series. Explore more in my review - halcyonrealms.com/books/monet-...

Big thanks to whoever bought 6 copies of 'Painting The Worlds Of Studio Ghibli' via my affiliate links. Thanks to all readers who do; my site is 100% ad-free & all my earned credits go back into buying more books for review.
I highly recommend the book btw - halcyonrealms.com/books/painti...

I just updated my Art Books Review page; 51 titles so far for 2025, 1064 in total since 2009. Here are some of the latest reviewed; see the full list here - halcyonrealms.com/store/

This new edition of Steamboy Storyboards Vol 1 ( Otomo Complete Works ) is a most splendid showcase of the incredibly detailed storyboard drawings by the AKIRA director and a worthy upgrade from the older 2004 edition. Very highly recommended - halcyonrealms.com/books/steamb...

Please excuse me while I pick up my jaw from the ground...the insanely detailed drawings from Otomo's Steamboy Storyboard book ( Vol 1 ). My review coming soon; purchase links below 👇

AMZ JP - amzn.to/469jP03
CDJAPAN- t.co/1KtNNAXQNe

The Artist’s Palette - A beautifully illustrated look at the paints and palettes used by many of the world’s greatest artists from the sixteenth century to today. Ingres, Sargent, Renoir, Van Gogh & many more. Explore more in my book review - halcyonrealms.com/books/the-ar...

oh my word

Everyone in the universe has surely read Dragonball, but the gorgeous colored pages from the Japanese deluxe edition is something special, like a re-discovery of the manga all over again. Explore more in my review- halcyonrealms.com/books/dragon...

This review will likely only interest a dozen or so people on the whole planet who watched Chloe Zhao's Eternals and actually enjoyed it; I found the #vfx, costume designs and overall art direction to be really splendid. Explore more in my review - halcyonrealms.com/books/eterna...

Otomo Katsuhiro - Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga with Urasawa Naoki | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Manga star Urasawa Naoki explores the hidden world of manga creation alongside Otomo Katsuhiro, the internationally renowned legend who created a masterpiece that shaped Urasawa's life.

Heads up NHK World has just posted the documentary 'Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga with Urasawa Naoki', featuring AKIRA creator Otomo Katsuhiro. With English subs of course ! Enjoy ! - www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...

Halcyon Realms Favorite Art Books List ( Yearly ) - Halcyon Realms - Art Book Reviews - Anime, Manga, Film, Photography Halcyon Realms Favorite Art Books List ( Yearly )

Its been a great year for art books so far, I already have a shortlist to pretty much fill my top 10 spots, and there's still 3 more months to go. You can browse all my annual favorites from past years here - halcyonrealms.com/books/halcyo...

I just updated my Art Books Review page - 47 titles so far for 2025, 1060 total since 2009. Here are some of the latest reviewed titles; browse the full list here - halcyonrealms.com/store/

AKIRA 3 ( Otomo Complete Works ) is another excellent release from Kodansha, with colored pages not seen in the older tankobon & superior print quality. The best way to enjoy Otomo's magnum opus manga. Explore more in my review - halcyonrealms.com/books/akira-...

AKIRA 3 -
AMZ JP- amzn.to/4kvKIPL
CDJAPAN- t.co/P7pyZwtwD4

Yep, now I remember why I'm an Otomo fan...his exquisite paneling work and ability to 'freeze-frame' action is just unparalleled -
my review for Vol 3 coming soon; purchase links in comments below 👇

AKIRA 3
AMZ JP- amzn.to/4kvKIPL
CDJAPAN- shorturl.at/BExhl

Steamboy Storyboards ( Vol 1 )
AMZ JP- amzn.to/469jP03
CDJAPAN- shorturl.at/V2n0X

MERCURY ( Entei Ryu )
AMZ JP- amzn.to/4peTdm4
CDJAPAN- shorturl.at/HeImy

Upcoming Japanese art book reviews -
- AKIRA Vol 3
- Steamboy Storyboards Vol 1
- Mercury ( Entei Ryu )

Purchase links in comments section below 👇

'Terror' is a new high quality, large format collectible art book from the Frazetta Gallery Series, showcasing iconic nightmare creatures like vampires, werewolves, the Mothman & many more. Explore more in my review - halcyonrealms.com/books/frazet...

Reminder that the AKIRA 3 manga & Steamboy Storyboards Vol 1 goes on sale today ! My book reviews coming soon !

AMAZON JAPAN-
AKIRA 3 - amzn.to/4kvKIPL
Steamboy Storyboards ( Vol 1 ) - amzn.to/469jP03

CDJAPAN-
AKIRA 3 - shorturl.at/BExhl
Steamboy Storyboards ( Vol 1 ) - shorturl.at/V2n0X

A super poseable Motoko 'The Major' Kusanagi figure will be released by toymaker Good Smile company, out on 30th June 2026. I'll love to see what talented stop-motion animators can do with it !
Details/purchase link - t.co/mSqYlLLJKx
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'The Pre-history Of Nausicaa Imageboards' ( halcyonrealms.com/books/the-pr... ) & 'Shirow Masamune Art Works In The Shell' ( halcyonrealms.com/books/shirow... ) are the 2 best selling books on my blog this month. Both are excellent and I wholeheartedly recommend both.

Just come back from seeing Jaws in IMAX. A perfect film.

Yes, my bad ! Sorry for the typo !

The art covers for the upcoming AKIRA 3 manga & Steamboy Storyboards Vol 1 have been revealed, both out on Sep 2
AMAZON JAPAN-
AKIRA 3 - amzn.to/4kvKIPL
Steamboy Storyboards ( Vol 1 ) - amzn.to/469jP03

CDJAPAN-
AKIRA 3 - shorturl.at/BExhl
Steamboy Storyboards ( Vol 1 ) - shorturl.at/V2n0X

Late to the game, but here's my review for Q-Hayashida's splendid art book 'Mud And Sludge' (2020) for his manga #dorohedoro. I just love his art style & the fascinating world he created. Explore more in my review - halcyonrealms.com/books/mud-an...

More pictures inside the splendid Erostica store in Jingumae that I visited back in May, with tons of merch by the artist Rockin' Jellybean. Picked up an art book & a poster too. See more in my post ( NSFW ) - halcyonrealms.com/travel/tokyo...

Beautiful SLAMDUNK illustrations by Takehiko Inoue from his PLUS+ art book (2020). Many of these are used as cover art for the new JP edition of the manga released in 2019. Explore more in my review - halcyonrealms.com/books/plus-s...

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Tokyo based Polish illustrator Mateusz Urbanowicz, renowned for his beautiful watercolor illustrations of Japanese urban landscapes ( Tokyo Storefronts ) is back with another delightful book - 'Imaginary Storefronts'. Explore more in my review - halcyonrealms.com/books/imagin...

It's glorious !