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Vampire Hunter D
Yoshitaka Amano: The Collected Art of Vampire Hunter D
Since Dark Horse and Digital Manga Publishing started releasing English-language editions of the Vampire Hunter D novels in 2005, hundreds of thousands of new fans have clamored for more of the enigmatic monster-slayer. Following on the heels of the highly successful retrospective Coffin, Dark Horse Books is pleased to present a new collection of paintings, line-art illustrations, and photography by internationally renowned artist and Vampire Hunter D character designer Yoshitaka Amano. This collection also includes a short story, "A Village in Fog" by Vampire Hunter D creator Hideyuki Kikuchi, unavailable elsewhere.
392 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2007
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September 16, 2012
While I am unfamiliar with Vampire Hunter D as a property, Yoshitaka Amano's artwork is so bold and stunning that I feel this is of no consequence. I was struck immediately by how aware I was of Amano's work without having placed a name to it. His work is ubiquitous in certain niches of culture. It was a delight to spend time with this awe-strikingly beautiful collection of paintings. His figures strike a fascinating blend of masculine and feminine characteristics, with the result of a unique beauty. His brush technique is a blend of so many styles that it is nearly impossible to place direct influences. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
January 13, 2008
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. I didn't think we'd (i.e. westerners) get a more comprehensive collection of Yoshitaka Amano's
Vampire Hunter D
works after the Coffin book was released. I saw this on the shelf today and was thrilled beyond expression. (And only $27.95, at that!)
March 21, 2010
Very nicely designed and laid art. The art is a bit repetitive, naturally, but it is a pleasant to hold in your hands.
October 16, 2011
I would have given it 5 stars, but the binding fell apart.
June 19, 2012
Amano is one hell of a artist. I usually don't care about drawings but this painter sure can draw. I really love the books and they really work together.
September 16, 2012
One of my favorite artists.
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