Okami Official Complete Works

Capcom

ISBN 10: 1897376022 / ISBN 13: 9781897376027

Published by UDON Entertainment, 2008

About this Item

factory sealed out of print paperback, inquire for photos --- An English-language edition of the Japanese art book documenting the production of Capcom's Okami, retaining the original right-to-left format. Across 288 full-colour pages, the volume gathers character and environment concept art, preparatory sketches, storyboards, and discarded pre-production designs alongside promotional images, with commentary and production notes from the development team. Captions accompany the artwork throughout, and character sections carry short introductions. The book draws on the visual language of Japanese watercolour and Ukiyo-e wood-block printing that shaped the game itself, and includes a suite of paintings framed as the work of Issun, the Celestial Envoy who travels with Amaterasu, as well as music sheets at the close of the volume. Contributing artists named on the book include Mari Shimazaki, Sawaki Takeyasu, and Kenichiro Yoshimura.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Okami Official Complete Works
• Publisher: UDON Entertainment
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1897376022
• ISBN 13: 9781897376027
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fine
• Dimensions: 14W x 14H x 4D inches 14 inches width by 14 inches height by 4 inches depth
• Weight: 3.3 pounds

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Synopsis

• Okami is one of the newest Capcom action games boasting a very unique art style, heavily inspired by Japanese watercolor painting. The Okami Official Complete Works art book will take you behind the scenes to the amazing artwork that defines the wonderful world of this beautiful video game! The 288 full color pages are filled with character and location designs, concept sketches and production notes from the creators giving you an in-depth look at the fantasy world of Okami! A truly inspiring book, translated into English for the first time!

About the Author

Capcom began in Japan in 1979 as a manufacturer and distributor of electronic game machines. In 1983 Capcom Co., Ltd was founded and soon built a reputation for introducing cutting-edge technology and software to the video game market. Now an industry leader in the video game industry, Capcom's legacy of historic franchises in home and arcade gaming are testaments to an unparalleled commitment to excellence.

Building on its origins as a game machine manufacturer, Capcom is now involved in all areas of the video game industry. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan.