The Art Of Usagi Yojimbo [Paperback]

Stan Sakai (Author, Artist)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 28, 2006

In the tradition of celebrated collections The Art of Sin City and The Art of Hellboy, Dark Horse is proud to showcase the work of multi award-winning creator Stan Sakai in The Art of Usagi Yojimbo, offered in a softcover format for the first time. The sold-out hardcover edition, timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the creation of Sakai's signature character, Usagi Yojimbo, was met with an overwhelming response from thousands of fans around the world. This softcover edition will be printed on the same high-quality paper stock and will feature scores of never-before-seen pieces, a long out-of-print twelve-page primer illustrating how Stan creates each of his Usagi stories, 48 full-color pages of Stan's beautiful painted artwork and more. Additionally, some of the biggest names in comics pay tribute to their favorite rabbit ronin in a fantastic gallery section, with pinups by Frank Miller, Geof Darrow, Jeff Smith, Sergio Aragones and Matt Wagner, among others!

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Dark Horse; 1st Softcover Ed edition (February 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159307493X
• ISBN-13: 978-1593074937
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 8.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,192,826 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to flip through!, September 27, 2010

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This review is from: The Art Of Usagi Yojimbo (Paperback)

A great book to get inspiration for your own artwork, also just a great book for anyone who loves Stan's artwork. It has a small intro discussing Stan's process for creating his comics, and the rest is just beautifully printed artwork. Worth the money!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, August 1, 2007

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Dan Ball Jr. (Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art Of Usagi Yojimbo (Paperback)

absolulatly gorgeous book with wonderful wonderful art works through out. a must for any usagi fan :)

5.0 out of 5 stars The Tao of Stan Saki! I loved it!, August 23, 2011

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Michael Ikeda-chandler "ikeda" (Oxford,MS USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art Of Usagi Yojimbo (Paperback)

A great insight into Saki's artistic process, all illustrated with his delightful brushwork! In addition to the story process, we are treated to some interesting info of the research it takes to make an issue of Usagi. All Usagi fans must buy.