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Artbooks & Gaming books |OT| A new era, a new shelf
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You have time, Japan won't be fully open for another year imho...
CCCP is 26 x 34 cm, 2,66 kg, 312 pages . It 1.5cm wider but 3cm shorter : CCCP fit in my shelves lol
There is a smaller version of CCCP, half the size, but I wouldn't recommend it. The appeal, pleasure and aura of these object reside in their size and print clarity. Having pages fitting in your hand is surely more practical but you loose so much in awe when turning them.
Agree completely, the bibliotheca universalis line is definitely cool for the price, but for subjects like art or architecture it just feels too tiny.
Got mine in a few days ago, I went with just a few big bois this time around, and I guess I never learn, because it's always the same regret: I wish I bought more.
I've also already got my Taschen order: three photography books, two film books, and an illustrated volume of Norwegian folk tales. And I just love the actual cloth cover of "Hitchcock: The Complete Films" - that's probably how it's going to stand on my bookshelf. :)
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Agree completely, the bibliotheca universalis line is definitely cool for the price, but for subjects like art or architecture it just feels too tiny.
Got mine in a few days ago, I went with just a few big bois this time around, and I guess I never learn, because it's always the same regret: I wish I bought more.
That Hiroshige book looks stunning. Wish I picked it up for the sale.
Yeah I had it in my cart but forgot to complete the purchase. Oh well.
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Its a big book, the slip case is only around the book, the top and bottom are exposed. It's shut close with these hinges, its so cool to use even if its a novelty :
Once opened, the slip case reavels to faux wood pattern, its very pretty and the book itself is in fact, a soft cover, rope binded. It feels... antique and frankly, a bit fragile for its size and weight but very unique.
Inside, every single page is the same : woodprint on the right, accompagning text on the left. Of course its amazing to read a bit on every signle piece, getting details on history, location, everything...
Should I recommend this ? Yes and no. Yes because it is beautiful and the individual art commentary is often what's missing in most woodblock print books I own and I like the unique package. But its also a weakness and I fear this many pages with this binding might not last as long as it should but I might be very wrong and Taschen probably knows best what they are doing
Its a big book, the slip case is only around the book, the top and bottom are exposed. It's shut close with these hinges, its so cool to use even if its a novelty :
Once opened, the slip case reavels to faux wood pattern, its very pretty and the book itself is in fact, a soft cover, rope binded. It feels... antique and frankly, a bit fragile for its size and weight but very unique.
Inside, every single page is the same : woodprint on the right, accompagning text on the left. Of course its amazing to read a bit on every signle piece, getting details on history, location, everything...
Should I recommend this ? Yes and no. Yes because it is beautiful and the individual art commentary is often what's missing in most woodblock print books I own and I like the unique package. But its also a weakness and I fear this many pages with this binding might not last as long as it should but I might be very wrong and Taschen probably knows best what they are doing
The presentation is lovely. I'm a huge fan of the rope binding. I wasnt sure which Hiroshige or Hokusai book to get because there are so many out there. But I will probably get this one. Like you said, it's very unique.
Even if it's not the most practical, for the price it's an absolute bargain.
That said, I had it in my cart since maybe, April? When I got the small books from the February Taschen sale, I also got the small version of Hiroshige in there as well. But like I mentioned, it's really a too small a format for an art book. So I never even opened it and decided to gift it away and get the big one, but had it in my cart for months waiting for another sale 😁
That said, I had it in my cart since maybe, April? When I got the small books from the February Taschen sale, I also got the small version of Hiroshige in there as well. But like I mentioned, it's really a too small a format for an art book. So I never even opened it and decided to gift it away and get the big one, but had it in my cart for months waiting for another sale 😁
I doubt of getting the new Hokusai book
www.taschen.com
Should I get the "famous first edition" or wait for the next sale including the standard version? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
TASCHEN Books: Hokusai. Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.
In this XXL edition, discover Hokusai’s seminal Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, an artifact of art history and masterpiece of woodblock practice.
www.taschen.com
Should I get the "famous first edition" or wait for the next sale including the standard version? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I doubt of getting the new Hokusai book
TASCHEN Books: Hokusai. Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.
In this XXL edition, discover Hokusai’s seminal Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, an artifact of art history and masterpiece of woodblock practice.
Should I get the "famous first edition" or wait for the next sale including the standard version? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Just a heads up. Their XXL books are massive. Bigger than you might think.
TASCHEN Books: Japanese Woodblock Prints
Learn the stories behind the 200 most exceptional Japanese woodblock prints from 1680 to 1938 with this XXL book featuring the work of 89 artists.
www.taschen.com
This is the one I was also eyeing, but its a little too rich for my blood. If there is an awesome sale next time I might consider it.
TASCHEN Books: Japanese Woodblock Prints
Learn the stories behind the 200 most exceptional Japanese woodblock prints from 1680 to 1938 with this XXL book featuring the work of 89 artists.
This is the one I was also eyeing, but its a little too rich for my blood. If there is an awesome sale next time I might consider it.
I bought that one during the last sale, and yes, it is massive, as it is the "Fantasy Art" book that I also own. I still have to find a place to store them :(
That's awesome. Where do you have them currently? I couldn't even fathom where I would put them right now even if I did buy them
Inside their original boxes. I am looking for options to store them properly
I've had to slow down because I'm running out of shelf space, but switching back and forth between animating for games and movies/tv, most of my books are film and game art books. Not pictured: the black folio edition of the Uncharted 2 art book, and the two Nine Old Men Disney animation flip book box sets. I also have the Castlevania Netflix, and Double Fine anniversary art books preordered, but until I get more/better shelves, that'll probably be it for now.
Edit: oh wow the compression is pretty bad. If any one wants closer shots of any of the shelves, or has questions about any of the books, let me know!
Edit: oh wow the compression is pretty bad. If any one wants closer shots of any of the shelves, or has questions about any of the books, let me know!
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I think those are the boxes from the Jak and Daxter Collector's Editions from Limited Run.
...so I'm not the only person with a random Prima Pokemon Gold and Silver guide amongst my art books lolI've had to slow down because I'm running out of shelf space, but switching back and forth between animating for games and movies/tv, most of my books are film and game art books. Not pictured: the black folio edition of the Uncharted 2 art book, and the two Nine Old Men Disney animation flip book box sets. I also have the Castlevania Netflix, and Double Fine anniversary art books preordered, but until I get more/better shelves, that'll probably be it for now.
Edit: oh wow the compression is pretty bad. If any one wants closer shots of any of the shelves, or has questions about any of the books, let me know!
But really the main takeaway is that's a lot of lickitung
(also gonna echo Kate's query, what are the tomes of Jak?)
Yes, those are the limited run collector's editions of the Jak games. I think Naughty Dog games are the only ones I let myself get collectors editions for these days.
Lickitung has been my favorite Pokémon since Red and Blue, and one of the least represented of the OG 151 when it comes to merch (at least it feels that way) so I jump on anything I can find!
The Disney books are a mix I've tried my best to keep up with Disney/Pixar art books since around when Cars or Ratatouille came out. I have a few I need to catch up on, and family/friends have helped me track down older ones I was missing when it comes to birthdays and holiday gifts.
I can write up a list of what I have in a bit so you don't have to crane your neck or try to read the spines through that compression.
I've had to slow down because I'm running out of shelf space, but switching back and forth between animating for games and movies/tv, most of my books are film and game art books. Not pictured: the black folio edition of the Uncharted 2 art book, and the two Nine Old Men Disney animation flip book box sets. I also have the Castlevania Netflix, and Double Fine anniversary art books preordered, but until I get more/better shelves, that'll probably be it for now.
Edit: oh wow the compression is pretty bad. If any one wants closer shots of any of the shelves, or has questions about any of the books, let me know!
Here's the list of art books from these pics:
Your pixar collection is impressive! Very satisfying to look at.
Any recommendations or favourites for fans of old school Disney? I was thinking an artbook that had concept art and sketches from the 1930's to like 1970's.
I really enjoy the "They Drew as They Pleased" series, they go through the history of Disney Animation, and feature specific artists, and highlight specific productions, occasionally featuring art that doesn't get shown a lot. Especially in the early years. Those first two or three volumes would likely be what you're looking for.
The Snow White book is really good as well, it has more text than the usual "art and making of" book, and has a decent selection of art.
The Art of Walt Disney is hefty but also has a lot of art from older productions, the shorts era, etc. but is more broad and has chapters about the parks and such.
These aren't old school, but I also recommend the Art of Cars. I get that it's not the most popular Pixar film but it also really embodies the spirit of animation, giving life to the inanimate. And I found the book has nice tidbits about how the artists learned to draw cars and give them character when the only real past reference they had were shorts like Susie the Little Blue Coupe.
The Art of Hercules, and The Tarzan Chronicles are also excellent and highly regarded in the animation community for their level of quality.
I do need more books from that 30s-70s time frame though, most of my books are Renaissance and later.
Thanks for that. Impressive library!
I'll get off my butt and at least put my list down at some point...
Yeah after people said they just used sheets I thought there had to be a better way.
I went and downloaded a few barcode scanner apps and gave them each a test run. None of the options were perfect and I had to do a bit of manual entry, but libib.com ended up being the one I stuck with since it also has a website, so you can scan with your phone and then continue on a browser if you wanted. It mostly ends up missing for books in other languages, but anything by Dark Horse or Udon for example had no issue using their ISBN.
Here's the sample library I made in case anyone was curious: kaj.libib.com/i/art-guide-misc
And then once you've got the entry in, you can add in groups, tags, etc.
Still not painless though, so if anyone has other options they like, please share. I still use sheets for anything that doesn't have an ISBN.
I went and downloaded a few barcode scanner apps and gave them each a test run. None of the options were perfect and I had to do a bit of manual entry, but libib.com ended up being the one I stuck with since it also has a website, so you can scan with your phone and then continue on a browser if you wanted. It mostly ends up missing for books in other languages, but anything by Dark Horse or Udon for example had no issue using their ISBN.
Here's the sample library I made in case anyone was curious: kaj.libib.com/i/art-guide-misc
And then once you've got the entry in, you can add in groups, tags, etc.
Still not painless though, so if anyone has other options they like, please share. I still use sheets for anything that doesn't have an ISBN.
Finally got a notification for what could be my copy of the Region Locked book being shipped out after seeing an update 2 weeks ago that they were being sent out. 3 years waiting for this book to be made & in my hands. Glad it's finished & gonna be in my hands soon.
Edit: got the confirmation email. Thank goodness. Now to wait for that Pac-Man book from C&B to be sent out.
Edit 2: Hardcore Gaming 101's next book is the Guide to Beat-'em-Ups Vol. 1 & will be available next month.
www.hardcoregaming101.net
Edit: got the confirmation email. Thank goodness. Now to wait for that Pac-Man book from C&B to be sent out.
Edit 2: Hardcore Gaming 101's next book is the Guide to Beat-'em-Ups Vol. 1 & will be available next month.
HG101 Presents: The Guide to Beat-Em-Ups: Vol. 1 – Hardcore Gaming 101
www.hardcoregaming101.net
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Nope, I think the last one we got was AA5. I wouldn't say it's impossible they get a late release now that it's officially coming west, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
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Probably a stone in the ocean but was there any print or re edition of Otomo's Domu or and Highway Star in english?
Udon posted their SDCC 2021 announcement video. I'm still watching, but they're re-releasing the Persona 5 book with new content from P5R. And the Dark Souls + Bloodborne books are getting reprinted.
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Fucking what
I already have 3 times that book please no, I want to buy it a fourth time but I need it already
oh yeah, the prices on that have been pretty bananas for a while now.
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They are also reprinting Okami, Darkstalkers, everything shown in the vid ?
I believe so, yeah. He talks about it as he's going through them.