All Around Shiro’s Town: Illustrative Storytelling Series (Japanese only, mostly visual)

In a certain retro town lives a cool, aloof stray cat who keeps his distance from people. His name is Shiro. Though he dislikes humans, he enjoys wandering the streets and quietly observing the town. Through Shiro’s encounters – with people, objects, and the changing seasons – illustrator TAO, known for richly detailed compositions, weaves a series of “charmingly cluttered(=ごちゃかわいい)” illustrations accompanied by short texts. The third installment in the Illustrated Story series.TAO is an illustrator based in Hokkaido, Japan, whose work is characterised by richly detailed, densely layered backgrounds filled with visual information. Favourite subjects include cats and cafés. TAO has created artwork for a wide range of projects, including corporate events, product advertising, and key visuals. Publications include 『ごちゃごちゃした絵の描き方』 and 『TAOの空想ホテル』 (both published by Shoeisha).
ISBN 9784756261588. Pie Books. hb. 96 pages. Full colour. 22.4 x 15.2 cm.
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