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Artworks of Yasushi Torisawa: The Attack of Toho Monsters

7/24/2014

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From Hobby Japan

Artworks of Yasushi Torisawa: The Attack of Toho Monsters is a new art book being released to celebrate Godzilla's 60th Anniversary, below is the description from Hobby Japan's website.

2014, Godzilla revival Memorial! 
Toho monster Godzilla and the monster designer of contemporary stamps draw flocks! 
Toho Godzilla and buzz at home and abroad with the public latest movie "GODZILLA" and the 60th anniversary, "Godzilla" birth guru-ToriSawa depreciation of facilities monster design in present-day draw with detail and a unique touch, at dynamic movement lively, a monster. I record and sketch illustrations column was serialized special effects magazine "Spaceship" and "Toho Monsters advance", the design work of Toho special effects ToriSawa dealt with in the past. Cover, pinup, door page! Drawn will be the first full public also, this book is a faithful reproduction of the richly-colored, such as King Ghidorah and Mothra drawn by the ToriSawa by the high-resolution printing. It is possible to thoroughly enjoy the beautiful is.


Publisher: Hobby Japan
Language: Japanese
Release Date: July 26, 2014
Price: ¥3,000 (Approx $30 US)

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Godzilla And Ultraman Books Coming From Magazine House

7/20/2014

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Japanese publisher Magazine House is releasing two books one Godzilla 60: Complete Guide, and Ultra Seven Encyclopedia both will be available July 22 in Japan and sold through retailers like Amazon Japan. Details below.

Godzilla 60: Complete Guide
Godzilla Movie History
Monster Encyclopedia
GODZILLA 2014 Filmmaker Interviews
The Secret Story of Godzilla’s Birth
Memories of Godzilla: Interviews with Akira Takarada, Kenji Sahara, Yoshio
Tsuchiya, Kenpachiro Satsuma and others
Toho Self-Defense Forces
Godzilla Profile

Publisher: Magazine House
Language: Japanese
Pages: 128
Release Date: July 22, 2014
Price: ¥1620 (Approx $16 US)

Ultra Seven Encyclopedia
Details of the series including the Ultra Guard and Ultra Hawk
Interviews
And more

Publisher: Magazine House
Language: Japanese
Pages: 111
Release Date: July 22, 2014
Price: ¥1000 (Approx $10 US)

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Godzilla Illustrations Art Book Coming

7/16/2014

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To help mark Godzilla's 60th Anniversary Aspect is releasing Godzilla Illustrations a book featuring the artwork work of Yuji Kaida. The book being released on July 28 features Kaida's works in the full color book as well as an interview. The book is 128 pages and will be about $30 US. Below is a bio on Kaida from Aspect's site, and you can purchase the book on Amazon Japan here.

 YUJI KAIDA
1953年Born in Hyogo Prefecture. Kyoto City University of Arts graduation. Illustrator. Living in Tokyo. 
A number of monster film, including "Godzilla" series from boyhood, familiarize yourself with the special effects movie, while involved in the editing of the fanzine of special effects more relevant art school student, and begins to announce the illustration work. Activities start as an illustrator and to Tokyo after graduation. I deal a lot of illustrations cover magazine "spacecraft", Plastic package "Godzilla" and "Mobile Suit Gundam" series, such as video Soft Jacket "Ultraman" and "Godzilla" series, to take the nickname of <monster painter> unawares made. Continued beside fan activities of work, twice a year, I have been editing issue "special effects came" a fanzine. "Monster Gallery Exhibition" (1996, Shibuya Tokyu Toyoko shop, etc.), "Monster Museum Exhibition" (Kawasaki City Museum in 1997), "Yuji Kaida dream exhibition of the 20th century and the Monster" (2007, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa), Trade shows many "world of special effects and Tsuburaya monster artist Yuji Kaida" (~ 2012, Shibuya Parco other, etc.). I was held illustration exhibition of Toho special effects movie associated "ART OF Godzilla" at Ginza Qi path Gallery in the spring of 2014. A "monster caricature" (Bandai), "Monster Gallery" (Media Works), "Ultra Q Yuji Kaida art book" (Kadokawa Shoten), "UTOPIA Yuji Kaida Works" and (wedge Holdings) to book. 

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Godzilla Character Encyclopedia: Toho Special Effects Movie Complete History

7/14/2014

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Godzilla Character Encyclopedia: Toho Special Effects Movie Complete History is another awesome Godzilla book coming to celebrate his 60th anniversary published by Kodansha Ltd. 

The book features not only Godzilla but many other monsters including Legendary's Godzilla. 

The book is 176 page deluxe edition book that will retail for about $38 US and will be release on July 15 and is available on Amazon Japan here.

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Another Godzilla Book Is Coming

7/14/2014

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Another Godzilla book is coming as we officially get to his 60th Anniversary, Common Sense of Godzilla/Common Knowledge Of Godzilla (depending on the translation) it was release in Japan on 7/2/14.

It's 196 pages cover Godzilla as well as other Toho monsters even including Legendary's Godzilla. Cost is a quite reasonable $6 US. 

It is published by Futabasha Publishers Ltd and you can purchase it through Amazon Japan here.

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Kaiju Daishingeki The Modeling of Godzilla

6/27/2014

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Hobby Japan is releasing the book, Kaiju Daishingeki: The Modeling of GODZILLA (怪獣大進撃 The Modeling of GODZILLA), in Japan on July 26th.

A photo book of high-quality action figures, garage kits and classic soft vinyl figures, Kaiju Daishingeki: The Modeling of GODZILLA focuses on Godzilla and other Toho monsters that have been around since the early '50's.

Publisher: Hobby Japan
Language: Japanese
ISBN: 978-798608471
Release Date: July 26, 2014
Price: ¥2,400 (Approx $24 US)
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Yasushi Torisawa Illustration Toho Attack On Monster Book Coming July

6/26/2014

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Toho Special Effects All Monster Encyclopedia Coming in July

6/25/2014

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Publisher Shogakukan Inc. will release the Toho Special Effects All Monster Encyclopedia (東宝特撮全怪獣図鑑, Toho Tokusatsu Zen Kaijuu Zukan) in Japan on July 23rd. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Godzilla, this large picture book profiles Toho monsters, aliens and super-humans featured in Toho’s FX movies, videos and television shows from the original GODZILLA (1954) to the new GODZILLA (2014).

The Toho Special Effects All Monster Encyclopedia features hundreds of characters, from selections such as Toho’s top five monster stars — Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, King Ghidorah and Mechagodzilla to second-tier movie kaiju, obscure beasts, and also heroes and villains from TV series like RAINBOWMAN: PROFESSIONAL HITMAN (愛の戦士レインボーマン, Ai no Senshi Reinbooman, 1972-73), ZONE FIGHTER (流星人間ゾーン, Ryuusei Ningen Zoon, 1973) and GRANSAZERS (超星神グランセイザー, Chooseishin Guranseizaa, 2003-04). 
Dedicated to enthusiasts of all love the monsters, it is a gorgeous picture book.

For a limited time, the Toho Special Effects All Monster Encyclopedia will come with three bonus Godzilla collectibles -
Illustrated Monster Clear File, Godzilla, Mothra and Battra Paper Craft Figures (originally printed in a 1992 issue of Shogakukan’s Elementary School First Grade magazine), Godzilla Movie Posters Sticker Set

Publisher: Shogakukan Inc.
Language: Japanese
Pages: 208
ISBN: 9784096820902
Release Date: July 23, 2014
Price: ¥4,000 (Approx $40 US)

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Godzilla Complete Code Book Coming

6/25/2014

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Other Godzilla book is coming out in celebration of Godzilla's 60th Anniversary, Godzilla Complete Code coming this week from Takarajimasha. The book features a history of the Godzilla tokusatsu film series with ranging from Godzilla and biotechnology, Godzilla and the Cthulhu mythos, to the new GODZILLA and the future of science fiction and FX films. Also included are profiles of the Toho films and monsters with photos and detailed data examining each from perspectives of science fiction, horror and fantasy.

Publisher: Takarajimasha, Inc.
Language: Japanese
Size: B5
ISBN: 978-4800228963
Release Date: June 26, 2014
Price: ¥1,512 (Approximately $14.81 US)


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GODZILLA ゴジラ OFFICIAL BOOK: Japanese Release

6/20/2014

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In celebration of the Japanese release of Godzilla 2014 publisher Business-sha Co. will release the Japanese language GODZILLA ゴジラ OFFICIAL BOOK (「GODZILLA ゴジラ」オフィシャルブック, GODZILLA Gojira Ofisharubukku) for Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros’ GODZILLA. The large format book will be available in Japan on June 30th.

Contents
• GODZILLA Photo Story
• Character Profiles
• Godzilla Data
• Cast Interviews: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen,
Bryan Cranston, David Strathairn, Sally Hawkins, Juliette Binoche
• Q&A with Producer Thomas Tull and Director Garreth Edwards
• Ken Watanabe and Gareth Edwards in Tokyo
• The Art of GODZILLA
• Production Notes
• LA Premiere Report
• Cast and Crew Credits
• Godzilla 28 Movie History: 1954-2004

Publisher: Business-sha Co., Ltd.
Language: Japanese
ISBN: 978-4828417615
Release Date: June 30, 2014
Price: ¥1,296 (Approximately $12.71 US)

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