Abstract

This is the first artwork collection of illustrator, Natuski. With artwork published from 2014 through 2021, this book offers over one hundred of Natsuki’s creations. It includes illustrations for the Yatagarasu series (author: Chisato Abe, published by Bungeishunju Ltd) and Fukuro no tsuki (author: Emeru Komatsu, published by KADOKAWA) as well as brand new illustrations entitled Hyakki yagyo no sekai (The World of the One Hundred Demon Nocturnal Parade). The book also presents the making of the illustrations and commentary by Natsuki herself! It is absolutely packed full of Natsuki’s fascinating illustrations and is a must-have for those who love her artwork.

Author’s Information

Started working as an illustrator while still in college. After graduating from university, she began her career as an illustrator in earnest. Specializes in warm-hearted illustrations of children and animals using ezumi (Japanese colored ink) and watercolors, as well as nostalgic landscape paintings. Natsuki’s work has been highly acclaimed overseas, including an Honorable Mention at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair Illustrator’s Exhibition in Italy.