See the world of Bleach in a blast of color! This art book showcases creator Tite Kubo's vibrant illustrations, including art from volumes 1-19 of the manga series, plus an annotated art guide and extra character information.

A collection of sketches, studies, and schematics, Appleseed ID is a companion book for the cyberpunk saga Appleseed. Shirow Masamune takes you on a guided tour of one of his most beloved worlds; exploring the people, places, organizations and, of course, technology that make the universe of Appleseed the sci-fi hotspot that it is.

The stylish artwork of the television program has now been compiled into a prestige-format hardcover book for both collectors and fans. Included in this book is art inspired by the anime along with initial character designs, cel art and production notes, plus an interview with Yoshiyuki Itoh, the character designer for the anime!

Translated faithfully from the Japanese edition, this coffee-table book contains all of the Fullmetal Alchemist color artwork by manga artist Hiromu Arakawa from 2001 to 2003. Includes a special two-page message from Hiromu Arakawa.

A second art book featuring the characters from the Fullmetal Alchemist manga series. Includes original color artwork from creator Hiromu Arakawa - each illustration presented in sequential order with commentary from Arakawa himself. Also included are nine pages of detailed character designs for the FMA PlayStation 2 video game plus two pages of brand new manga.

This book includes cell art and paintings from the anime series. Showcasing the excellent artwork and beautiful characters of the immensely popular time-traveling horror/action series, this book offers fans page after page of full-color designs, plus character profiles, watercolors from the manga covers, character profiles and 66 pages of colored manga pages.

All your favorite characters appear in over a hundred pages of full-color images in this hardbound collection. The book also includes an interview with creator Masashi Kishimoto, details on the process of creating a Naruto illustration, 20 pages of notes from the author about each image in the book, and a double-sided poster!

The Art of Osamu Tezuka is the first authorized biography celebrating his work and life and featuring over 300 images - many of which have never been seen outside of Japan. With text by respected manga expert Helen McCarthy, The Art of Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga pays tribute to the work of an artist, writer, animator, doctor, entrepreneur, and traveler whose curious mind spawned dozens of animated films, and over 170,000 pages of comics art in one astonishingly creative lifetime.

The year is 2044. The people of Earth are finally free from their alien occupiers and prepare to search for Admiral Hunter's missing fleet. But a deadly new adversary threatens to test the limits of the Expeditionary Force's use of Shadow Technology... Included here is everything fans are looking for - series history, plot, character, and mecha guides, plus page after page of detailed film art and drawings - assembled by the film's director and other production insiders.

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.

In 1963 a Japanese animated television series called "Tetsuwan Atom" was acquired by NBC. Fred Ladd adapted the show for American television, rechristened Astro Boy, and it was an overnight sensation. Astro Boy's popularity sparked a new industry, and Ladd went on to adapt numerous Japanese animated imports for American release. He here provides an insider's view of the creation of what has blossomed into an ongoing cultural and media phenomenon.

This book contains extensive information on the characters and storylines from Bleach volumes 1-21. It also includes an exclusive poster, bonus manga, the original Bleach one-shot story and an interview with creator Tite Kubo.