The Art of Ceres: Celestial Legend [Paperback]

Yuu Watase (Author), Artists of the Ceres animated series (Author), Yu Watase (Author)

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About the Author

A manga artist for over ten years, Yuu Watase's debut came in 1989 at the

age of 18 when her short story Pajama de Ojama (An Intrusion in Pajamas)

appeared in the monthly Shôjo Comic manga anthology. Since then she

has written and drawn some 50 volumes worth of different short stories and

long-running manga series, including the fantastically popular Fushigi

Yûgi, also available in English from VIZ. Her works have provided the

basis for two television series, an OVA series, anime soundtrack CDs, and a

string of novels.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; 1 edition (February 9, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569317224
• ISBN-13: 978-1569317228
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,645,333 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful artwork, VERY comprehensive extras, June 30, 2004

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Grace (Alameda, US, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art of Ceres: Celestial Legend (Paperback)

This artbook is GORGEOUS! Yu Watase is such a talented artist and storyteller, it's so great to just have all the art from my favorite manga series in one book. The colors are crisp and bold, and the printing, binding, and layout are very high-quality and professional. The incredible detail of the artwork and great story make Ceres, in my opinion, better than Fushigi Yugi. I think Watase have improved a lot in the presentation of her characters, and the artwork looks much more mature and detailed.

This artbook also includes character descriptions, legend summaries, manga summaries, maps, plot descriptions, as well as an incredibly enriching interview with Watase herself. This interview is really good. She gives very insightful information about the creation and production of this great series. She talks about the messages she wanted to convey through Ayashi no Ceres, and her own thoughts and feelings about it. Reading this interview really lets you see how mature, creative, and passionate she is (how many other manga writers/artists chat with the readers DURING the book?).

So, in other words, if you like her types of drawings, GET THIS ARTBOOK. It's so worth it. Full color pages, every single published and unpublished drawing from Ayashi no Ceres by Watase. You'll marvel at how beautiful and genuine the art is. This artbook is incredible.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just Beautiful, February 26, 2003

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angelc0sm0s "angelc0sm0s" (Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Ceres: Celestial Legend (Paperback)

If you are a huge fan of Yuu Watase's artwork you won't regret purchasing this artbook! There are 120 pages, most are in colour that are filled with just breath-taking pictures of the characters from Ceres: Celestial Legend (aka Ayashi no Ceres). If you've seen pictures of Watase-san's artwork for Fushigi Yuugi you will see a major difference in her drawings specifically the eyes and hair! Highly detailed in every possible way includiing the background. Adore this artbook because it really is a piece of art for shoujo and Watase-san fans everywhere!

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing art!, November 27, 2008

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D. D. Cannon (Indianoplace :-)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art of Ceres: Celestial Legend (Paperback)

I'm a big Watase fan simply because her art is so great! I loved this book even more than her "Art of Fushigi Yuugi." - But that book is great, too. I must say, over the years, my drawings have shifted a lot. Now, all of the artists I love show through my drawings, and Yuu Watase's style is seen more than any other manga artist! If you want any book to help you draw manga, please do not hesitate to get this book!