Cannabis Works

Cannabis Works #1

by Tatsuyuki Tanaka

written in JAPANESE

Genres: Art, Manga, Comics, Cyberpunk, Fantasy

144 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2003

About the author

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Reviews

[Melissa Dominic · Rating 5 out of 5]

one of the most visually fantastic artbooks i've ever had a chance of picking up. if you ever get a chance to either look through it or purchase it, please do! it'll be worth your while.

the settings are detailed and amazing, the tinkered bits of machinery are beautiful. it's a one-stop inspiration for me.

[aljouharah · Rating 5 out of 5]

من الأعمال التي تجعلك ذاهلاً عند قراءتها.
الكثير من المواضيع نوقشت “ كعادة القرافيك نوفل” .. أحتاج لإعادة قراءتها من جديد، العمل مركز جداً ويناقش أكثر من موضوع وأكثر من قصه في نفس الوقت!
الثورة- الحب- التطور العلمي- ماهي الإنسانية- نظره الأطفال والكِبار للمواقف “ قد تبدو مواقف بشعة وغير مقبوله، لكن أذهان الأطفال قد تحولها إلى مادة لعب ممتعه-

بإختصار عمل رائع! لن أمل منه ولا من الأسلوب الفني الدقيق *ـ*

[M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

My relationship with figurative arts is a bit problematic and characterized by envy. In Cannabis Works, Tatsuyuki is able to layer hundreds of references in a single image and tell a story in a way that words cannot really express. In this sense it's a visionary masterwork, because you don't need Japanese to understand it (you don't need to read at all) and because the stories that he's able to tell are groundbreaking in their genre.

[Lou · Rating 5 out of 5]

RAHHHHHHHHH!!!

I love Tatsuyuki Tanaka's works. The style is impeccable! If you're a fan of post-apocalyptic styles, or dark and robotic stuff, or just good art in general, this is definitely an art book to pick up. Unfortunately it's no longer in print, so prices online can be mad expensive, but you can find reasonable prices if you're willing to look.

[Artur Coelho · Rating 4 out of 5]

Colectânea de ilustrações de Tasuyuki Tanaka, o livro reúne pranchas de manga, concept art e storyboards para anime. Fiel ao estilismo do manga nipónico (uma distinção útil porque com a crescente influência do género já começa a haver manga de outras origens, desenvolvendo sensibilidades próprias), o trabalho deste autor distingue-se pela mistura entre a iconografia cyberpunk decadente, futurismo steampunk e uma inocência encantadora que remete para Miyazaki. Uma descoberta surpreendente, através do tumblr de Bruce Sterling.

[Herman Litt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book with many illustrations, storyboards and sketches by Tatsuyuki Tanaka. Has concepts from animated film "Toujin Kit".