Monument for Nothing (Japanese and English Edition)
Tokyo: Graphic Arts-sha Publishing Co. Ltd, 2007. First Edition. Original wraps. Folio, pp. 248, original paper wraps with dust jacket and additional 1/3 size smaller jacket in black & white at the bottom (see photos), many color illustrations, chronology. -- Slight wear to outer extremities of the dust jackets. No other notable defects. --. Fine / near fine. Item #10481
ISBN: 9784766118049
"Monument for Nothing is a 246-page portfolio art book for Makoto Aida. It's in Japanese but comes with English translation for all text inside. Makoto Aida had wanted to start out as a manga writer but eventually chose the career route to be an artist. He's more of an illustrator than a manga artist. His versatility is showcased in this book, through the various illustrative style, be it manga, video or installation art. There's no just one style"-az.ca.
Price: $150.00