Books and Artbooks

Cross over into the world of Vampire Knight with the lush, full-color artwork of Matsuri Hino. Includes an extensive gallery with author comments, a how-to tutorial, and an exclusive poster.

Patrick Galloway, who last looked at samurai movies in Stray Dogs and Lone Wolves, now takes on Asian masters of suspense, exploitation, the supernatural, and bone-chilling, blood-curdling fear and evil. The �lms featured here are pan-Asian, including Korea and Thailand, and represent a mix of classics and the contemporary cutting edge. Included are overviews of genres, cultures, and viewing tips.

Plump pot stickers, spicy samosas, and tender bao (stuffed buns) are enjoyed by the million every day in dim sum restaurants, streetside stands, and private homes worldwide. Wrapped, rolled, or filled; steamed, fried, or baked - Asian dumplings are also surprisingly easy to prepare.

Asian grandmothers - whether of Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, Vietnamese, or Indian descent - are the keepers of the cultural, and culinary, flame. Their mastery of delicious home-cooked dishes and comfort food makes them the ideal source for this cookbook. Author Pat Tanumihardja has assembled 130 tantalizing dishes from real Chinese fried rice to the classic Filipino Chicken Adobo to the ultimate Japanese comfort dish Oyako donburi.

From sleek, silken tofu with delicate toppings to piping-hot fried satchels in a robust sauce, tofu provides a versatile canvas for the intricate flavors and textures that Asian and vegetarian cooks have long enjoyed. America has embraced tofu as a healthy, affordable ingredient. While it has been welcomed into sophisticated mainstream dining, tofu is often hidden in Western guises and in limited applications.

The pioneering genius of Japan's "god of manga," Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989), is examined through his life's masterwork: Tetsuwan Atomu. Also known as Mighty Atom or Astro Boy, Tetsuwan Atom was a comic series featuring a cute little android who yearns to be more human. The history of Tetsuwan Atomu and Tezuka's role in it is a road map to understanding the development of new media in Japan and the United States.

The Atelier series has become a favorite of many RPG gamers, with its unique blend of alchemy and action set in a vibrant and magical fantasy world. Now the gorgeous artwork behind this long-running series is collected for all fans of the series to enjoy. This volume collects character designs, promotional artwork, profile data, creator interviews, and more.

Atelier: Artworks of Arland collects the wonderful artwork behind the Arland trilogy - Atelier Rorona, Atelier Totori, and Atelier Meruru. Included are the spectacular character designs of Mel Kishida, plus promotional art, pin-ups, rough sketches, character profiles, and more.

This book introduces 49 superlative Kyoto locations - predominantly temples and shrines - for viewing autumn tints, captured by three photographers. Turning the pages, readers will soon note that far from being consigned to history, the ancient places of worship within are assiduously maintained as centers for present-day religious devotions, coexisting seamlessly with their surroundings in a model of beauty nurtured over 1200 years in this, the cultural capital of Japan.

An unprecedented look at the concept, design, and production art behind this smash-hit series, Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Art of the Animated Series chronicles the show's development - from the very first sketch through to the series finale and beyond - along with behind-the-scenes commentary from series creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino.

Who wants to hang out with The Bad Guy, The Liar, and The Thief? Aranzi Aranzo does! Take the notorious cuteness of Japanese crafts to the next level with The Bad Book, full of mischief and fun (but mostly mischief). The Bad Book is full of comics vignettes that give life to The Bad Guy and his best friend The Liar, who will teach you it's not always a bad thing to be the bad guy. You'll see.

Ask anyone about catering and party meals, and they will all say they wish to see dishes that are easy to make and equally easy on the eyes. For the best experiences, they also hope for a few surprises to their senses, as even little dishes and stylish decorative designs can turn a good into great. So for even the most busy of times, food coordinator Riko Yamawaki, of Tokyo's Riko's Kitchen cooking school, has compiled a treasure-trove of casually stylish dishes that will make every meal a memorable event and every party into a bash!