Leiji Matsumoto - Artbook - 80th Anniversary

The ultimate celebration of the career of master Leiji Matsumoto!

Discover the superb artbook "Leiji Matsumoto - Artbook - 80th Anniversary", a collection of masterpieces on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the birth of the famous Japanese artist Leiji Matsumoto. This exceptional work highlights Matsumoto's most iconic works, with a particular focus on the all-new, unpublished story of "Galaxy Express 999", published for the first time in over ten years!

Prepared in collaboration with renowned animation studios and record companies, this collection represents the absolute works of Matsumoto. Explore more than 200 illustrations and photographs retracing the key stages of his career, from the beginning to his most recent creations. Also discover rare documents never before published, including illustrations from his early days as an amateur found in the archive of his long-time friend, the late Kenichiro Takai.

This exceptional book also offers a wide variety of exclusive content to satisfy fans: an exciting interview between Matsumoto and his lifelong friend, Tetsuya Chiba, special discussions with legendary voice actors Masako Nozawa and Masako Ikeda, interviews with other actors essentials from Matsumoto's anime series such as Isao Sasaki and Yoko Asagami, as well as many other captivating articles.

"Leiji Matsumoto - Artbook - 80th Anniversary" represents much more than a luxurious collection of illustrations, it is a key document for understanding the 80-year career of the master Leiji Matsumoto, who marked the history of Japanese comics .

Further information :

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Japanese

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