The Art of Rumiko Takahashi: Colors 19782024 [Hardcover]

A deluxe art book featuring the original art from renowned manga artist Rumiko Takahashi’s most popular series, includingUrusei Yatsura,Maison Ikkoku,Ranma ½,Inuyasha,RIN-NE, andMao.

For over forty-five years, Rumiko Takahashi has thrilled readers with her versatile storytelling in such works asUrusei Yatsura,Maison Ikkoku,Ranma ½,Inuyasha,RIN-NE, andMao. This deluxe art book is presented in its original right-to-left format and shows off Takahashi’s original drawings in gorgeous detail, highlighting the original colors and typesetting.

This book features commentary, anecdotes, and a long-form interview with Takahashi in which she provides readers with insight into her process. Also included are a ribbon bookmark, an exclusive drawing of Lum fromUrusei Yatsurashowing each phase from sketch to final art, and special sections in which Takahashi picks her favorite panels from her series. This unique look into the mind of a creative master is sure to inspire readers, artists, and fans all over the world.The spotlight on Rumiko Takahashi’s career began in 1978 when she won an honorable mention in Shogakukan’s prestigious New Comic Artist Contest forThose Selfish Aliens. Later that same year, her boy-meets-alien comedy series,Urusei Yatsura, was serialized inWeekly Shonen Sunday. This phenomenally successful manga series was adapted into anime format and spawned a TV series and half a dozen theatrical-release movies, all incredibly popular in their own right. Takahashi followed up the success of her debut series with one blockbuster hit after another—Maison Ikkokuran from 1980 to 1987,Ranma 1/2from 1987 to 1996, andInuyashafrom 1996 to 2008. Other notable works includeMermaid Saga,Rumic Theater, andOne-Pound Gospel.

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