ILLUSTRATION 2023

A catalog that symbolizes the “now” of illustration Latest 2023 edition of “ILLUSTRATION” series

This work “ILLUSTRATION 2023” is the latest version of the best-selling “ILLUSTRATION” series. From a wide variety of pop culture to ever-changing internet culture, Contains 150 talented artists from across Japan's illustration scene, which is attracting attention from around the world. More than 90% of the featured authors have been replaced from the previous book "ILLUSTRATION 2022", You can experience the cutting edge of contemporary illustration.

I wish the 2023 cover was displayed all the way to midnight. I worked on the visuals for Hanabushi is an illustrator/animator who is attracting a lot of attention. The book design will be handled by Tomoyuki Arima, an up-and-coming designer trusted by many authors.

At the end of the book, I wish it was midnight forever. An interview with ACAne, the vocalist, lyricist and composer of In addition to recording a conversation with Yuji Nojo and Kisuke Ota who belong to the design office BALCOLONY., Contains a special conversation between Hanabushi and Tomoyuki Arima about the process of creating the cover design for this book.

Furthermore, this book is printed using the latest printing technology ``Brilliant Palette'', which is specialized for art books and art prints. You can fully enjoy the charm of each artist's worldview, color usage, and brushstrokes.

countryoforigin: Japan