VIZ Media Announces New Publishing Acquisitions At C2E2 Convention
Leading Manga Publisher Previews The Upcoming Release Of New Art Books YOSHITAKA AMANO: ILLUSTRATIONS And THE ART OF CASTLE IN THE SKY
San Francisco, CA, March 21, 2016 – Viz Media, LLC (Viz Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, excited fans this past weekend at Chicago's premier pop culture and comics convention – C2E2 – as it announced a pair of notable new publishing acquisitions.
During the Viz Media Industry Panel held this past Saturday, the company thrilled a packed audience as it previewed the upcoming Summer release of YOSHITAKA AMANO: ILLUSTRATIONS, a vivid new art book presenting a curated selection of works by one of Japan's most famous illustrators and character designers.
Viz Media also spotlighted the latest forthcoming addition to the Studio Ghibli Library – THE ART OF CASTLE IN THE SKY. This comprehensive book traces the animated film's development from conception to final cut and will be the final Art Book edition to complete the Studio Ghibli feature film collection. THE ART OF CASTLE IN THE SKY's publication in October also coincides with the 30th anniversary of the film's original release.
New Summer & Fall 2016 Art Book Acquisitions
YOSHITAKA AMANO: ILLUSTRATIONS · MSRP: $19.99 U.S. / $22.99 CAN ·
Debuting Summer 2016
Since beginning his career at age fifteen with the legendary animation studio
Tatsunoko Production, Yoshitaka Amano has become one of the most acclaimed
artists and illustrators at work today. Displaying a rare range, his oeuvre
encompasses everything from minutely observed still-life sketches to full-color
paintings on an epic scale, from children's storybooks to dark adult fantasy, from
theatrical productions to video games to sculpture to commercial design.
YOSHITAKA AMANO: ILLUSTRATIONS offers a concise survey of this remarkable
artist's career to date. It includes selected full-color pieces for series such as Final
Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D and Gatchaman (Battle of the Planets), as well as for
Amano's own creations like Hero and N.Y. Salad. Packed with sketches,
commentary, and interviews, this beautiful volume opens a window into the world
of Amano.
ART OF CASTLE IN THE SKY · MSRP: $34.99 U.S. / $39.99 CAN ·
Debuting Fall 2016
Hayao Miyazaki's Castle in the Sky was the first feature film produced by the
legendary Studio Ghibli. Sheeta, a girl who has the power to defy gravity, is on the
run from pirates when she meets the young inventor Pazu. Together they explore
the secrets of Laputa, a flying city constructed by a long-lost race of people. All of
Miyazaki's major themes – the power of flight, the bravery of young women, and a
world wrecked by change – are captured with beautiful animation and joyous
storytelling.
For additional information on art book and manga titles published by Viz Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.
About Viz Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Viz Media distributes, markets and licenses the
best anime and manga titles direct from Japan. Owned by three of Japan's largest manga
and animation companies, Shueisha, Inc., Shogakukan, Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha
Productions, Co., Ltd., Viz Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for
English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa.
With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties
like NARUTO, BLEACH and ONE PIECE, Viz Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and
family friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages. VIZ
Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature
films, downloadable and streaming video and a variety of consumer products. Learn more
about Viz Media, anime and manga at www.VIZ.com.
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