The Art World Of Katsunori Asukabe [Genkosha]

Japanese Original Edition, Brand New Artbook

Crusher Joe Artworks is a visually rich art book collection showcasing illustrations from Crusher Joe, the classic science fiction series created by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko.

A shining example of space opera in the history of Japanese science fiction, Crusher Joe is now available as an illustration collection! This popular novel series, a collaboration between Haruka Takachiho and Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, is presented in a luxurious 272-page, full-color definitive edition, featuring cover art, illustrations, and even pencil sketches.
The first book in the series, "Crusher Joe: The Crisis on Planet Pizan," was published in 1977. With the 50th anniversary approaching in 2027, the culmination of the work of these two great masters has been brought together in this illustration collection. In addition to the color original drawings, the monochrome original drawings that have been printed in black and white until now are also included in full-color print versions. This book allows you to fully enjoy Yoshikazu Yasuhiko's overwhelming artistic skill and the nuances of his lines. Furthermore, it is planned to include a special roundtable discussion with people involved in the "Crusher Joe series." This is a gem of a book for fans of Haruka Takachiho and Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, and indeed for all science fiction fans.

Details:

Language(s): Japanese
Publisher: Genkosha
Size: 29cm x 19cm x 2cm
Pages: 160
Release Date: 2026/08