VIZ MEDIA TO RELEASE LIMITED EDITION ART BOOK BLANC ET NOIR: TAKESHI OBATA ILLUSTRATIONS
Special Slipcased Hardcover Features Work By The Artist Of DEATH NOTE, BAKUMAN。And ALL YOU NEED IS KILL As Well As Fold-Out Posters, Artist Commentary And Much More!
San Francisco, CA, April 13, 2016 –
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and
licensor of manga and anime in North America, offers something very
special for pop culture, pop art and manga fans as it proudly announces
the release of BLANC ET NOIR: TAKESHI OBATA ILLUSTRATIONS, a limited
edition art book collecting the work of renowned manga artist Takeshi
Obata.
BLANC ET NOIR: TAKESHI OBATA ILLUSTRATIONS will debut on May 3rd in an oversized slipcase hardcover edition under the Art of Shonen Jump imprint. This limited edition art book will be released in a print run of only 10,000 copies. BLANC ET NOIR: TAKESHI OBATA ILLUSTRATIONS will carry an MSRP of $99.99 U.S. / $119.99 CAN.
Experience
a masterful presentation of legendary artist Takeshi Obata’s works from
2001–2006, including definitive illustrations from smash-hit series
DEATH NOTE and HIKARU NO GO, as well as surprises (video game design!),
original works created for this art book and rare novel illustrations. This
gorgeous oversized art book is encased in a silver-stamped slipcase and
is stuffed with 132 pages of full-color art, several massive foldout
posters, deluxe paper stock and 12 pages of artist commentary, including
a “how to draw” section. The edition also includes three large
double-sided laminated posters.
“BLANC
ET NOIR: TAKESHI OBATA ILLUSTRATIONS is an extraordinary art book with a
beautiful, high-end treatment befitting its limited edition run. It
will be a wonderful addition to any ardent DEATH NOTE fan’s personal
collection,” says Hope Donovan, Managing Editor. “Takeshi Obata is one
of Japan’s foremost manga artists and is internationally acclaimed for
his elegantly designed characters and crisp style. We invite fans and
collectors to savor this special release!”
Manga artist and illustrator Takeshi Obata first achieved international recognition as the artist of the wildly popular Weekly Shonen Jump title, HIKARU NO GO (also published by VIZ Media),
which won the 2003 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize: Shinsei "New Hope"
Award and the 2000 Shogakukan Manga Award. He went on to illustrate the
smash hit supernatural crime thriller, DEATH NOTE, as well as the hugely
successful manga series BAKUMAN。and ALL YOU NEED IS KILL. All three of these titles are published in print and digital editions by VIZ Media.
For additional information on Takeshi Obata and manga titles published by VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC:
Established
in 1986, VIZ Media is the premiere company in the field of publishing,
animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with
its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster
properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media
offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide
variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed
merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and
entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to
bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at www.VIZ.com.
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