Sorayama, Rockin' Jelly Bean and Terada Art Books, Tokyo Sweet Gwendoline and Pussycat Kill Kill Kill
Sorayama, Rockin' Jelly Bean and Terada Art Books, Tokyo Sweet Gwendoline and Pussycat Kill Kill Kill
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Two large-format books in which three of Japan's great draughtsmen of the female figure, Hajime Sorayama, Rockin' Jelly Bean and Katsuya Terada, share the page.
The Piece
Hajime Sorayama made his name with the chrome Sexy Robot, and his design for Sony's AIBO robot dog entered the permanent collections of MoMA and the Smithsonian. Katsuya Terada is the restless pen behind a generation of manga, game and film designs. Rockin' Jelly Bean, the painter behind Erostika, brings the pulp-poster energy of 1960s America. Together they make a trio of collaborators rarely seen in print.
Tokyo Sweet Gwendoline takes its title from John Willie's mid-century comic heroine Sweet Gwendoline, and each artist answers her in his own hand. Pussycat Kill Kill Kill nods to Russ Meyer's 1965 cult film Faster, Pussycat Kill Kill, its cover set with bold pink lettering over three portraits of wild women. Both books are generous in size, with full-page plates that show off the detail each artist is known for.
The pair is offered together. These are adult art books with mature themes.
Details
- Artists: Hajime Sorayama, Rockin' Jelly Bean, Katsuya Terada
- Titles: Tokyo Sweet Gwendoline; Pussycat Kill Kill Kill
- Format: Large-format illustrated books
- Content: Full-page colour and monochrome plates
- Set: Two books
- Theme: Pin-up and fetish art, adults only
Condition
Used, with light age wear to the covers and edges consistent with shelf storage.
Condition grade B (visible marks) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
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Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Store upright, away from damp and direct sunlight, and turn the plates from the outer edge.
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