Yoshida Katsu POPULAR FAME WORKS by KATSU YOSHIDA "POPULAR" is a representative collection of works by Katsu Yoshida, with the following features: * An art book published by Kodansha on October 1, 1985. * A4 size, a large art book with 319 pages, with a list price of 3,300 yen (3,000 yen excluding tax). * It comprehensively includes the essence of Katsu Yoshida as an illustrator. * It contains works depicting superstars from all fields, such as musicians, movie stars, and athletes. Katsu Yoshida's diverse expressiveness and techniques are showcased, and a wide range of works beyond the scope of an illustrator are included. It is characterized by vivid colors and bold brushstrokes, and contains works that transcend time and trends. The English version was published under the title "High Coup". This collection of works is highly regarded as an important art book that comprehensively demonstrates Katsu Yoshida's talent and creativity. It is a valuable resource for illustration enthusiasts and art professionals. Size: 18.5 x 25.5 x 2.6 cm Published: October 4, 1985, First Edition \* The condition is very good considering the aging of a 40-year-old vintage book. Please check the images for details. About Katsu Yoshida: Katsu Yoshida was a renowned Japanese illustrator, painter, and photographer, born in Hyogo Prefecture on November 4, 1939, and passed away on December 18, 2011, at the age of 72. Career * Graduated from the Design Department of Osaka Art School (now Osaka University of Arts) in 1961. * Moved to Tokyo in 1971. * Began working on magazine illustrations around 1974, starting with work for "Rolling Stone" magazine. * From around 1977, he worked with art director Eiko Ishioka to create PARCO posters, etc. Representative works * Poster graphic for A Taxing Woman 2 (1988) * The "Eyeball Mark," the symbol mark of the Fujisankei Group * The "Happy Face" mark for Kirin Ichiban Shibori beer * Cover illustrations for the in-flight magazine "Wings of the Kingdom" of the All Nippon Airways Group Features Katsu Yoshida's works are characterized by vivid colors and energetic, bold brushstrokes, which had the power to attract people's attention. He had a wide range of expressiveness beyond the scope of an illustrator and created works that transcended time and trends. Katsu Yoshida is regarded as one of the masters who had a great influence on the Japanese graphic design world.