Publications

Softcover, 392 pages, 7 x 10 inches. 

Whether you've seen the deeply beloved anime or this is your first foray into the world of Akira, Katsuhiro Otomo's phenomenally illustrated manga is a must have for any manga or anime lover's collections. 

Suffering the fate that beset its namesake three decades earlier, twenty-first-century Neo-Tokyo lies in ruin. Set off by the bullet of a would-be assassin, the godlike telekinetic fury of the superhuman child Akira has once again demolished in seconds that which took decades and untold billions to build. Now cut off from the rest of the world, the Great Tokyo Empire rises, with Akira its king, the psychic juggernaut Tetsuo its mad prime minister, and a growing army of fanatic acolytes ready to go to any length to please their masters. Forces on the outside still search for a way to stop Akira, and the answer may lie in the hands of the mysterious Lady Miyako, a powerful member of Akira’s paranormal brotherhood. But the solution to harnessing Akira may ultimately be more dangerous than Akira himself.

Twenty years since its original release in Japan, Akira remains one of the most widely acclaimed and influential works of graphic fiction, and creator Katsuhiro Otomo has become a legendary storyteller in animation as well as manga. Akira is a science fiction tour de force, a breathtaking vision of innocence, infamy, and insanity.

Softcover, 280 pages, 7 x 10 inches. 

Whether you've seen the deeply beloved anime or this is your first foray into the world of Akira, Katsuhiro Otomo's phenomenally illustrated manga is a must have for any manga or anime lover's collections. 

IN THE 21ST CENTURY, the glittering Neo-Tokyo has risen from the rubble of a Tokyo destroyed by an apocalyptic telekinetic blast from a young boy called Akira—the subject of a covert government experiment gone wrong now imprisoned for three decades in frozen stasis. But Tetsuo, an unstable youth with immense paranormal abilities of his own, has done the unthinkable: He has released Akira and set into motion a chain of events that could once again destroy the city and drag the world to the brink of Armageddon. Resistance agents and an armada of government forces race against the clock to find the child with godlike powers before his unstoppable destructive abilities are unleashed.

One of the true international classics of graphic fiction, Akira has once again taken America by storm. Artist/writer/filmmaker Katsuhiro Otomo is acclaimed worldwide as a master storyteller, and Akira showcases Otomo at the peak of his creative form. Akira is a timeless, epic work of unforgettable beauty, horror, and imagination.

Softcover, 228 pages, black and white. Measures 6.1 x 8.4 inches.

In the end, we’re all the same…we just want to be smothered like babies against another human’s beating heart

Through a cracked door, heartsick Emi hears a playful growl. Cautiously, she lets her lover in—a wolf of a man wielding a bouquet of roses. His shoulders must have been four inches wider than mine. As I stood behind him, I fantasized about the broadness of his chest and the thickness of his neck…and about becoming his mistress once again.

And so their story goes. For a young woman interested in love without the hassle of a traditional relationship, an affair with someone else’s spoiled husband is just what she ordered—until it’s time to move on.

Then there’s Yuko: with even less time for married men’s shenanigans, she turns her attention to her aging father and the guilt of adultery that has gnawed at his heart for years. Her mother is long dead, yet her memory is enshrined for eternity in their—both father’s and daughter’s—mirrored indiscretions.

Drawn soon after the critically-acclaimed Talk to My Back, the two stories in Second Hand Love mark the triumphant return of Yamada Murasaki, one of literary manga’s most respected feminist voices. Translated by noted historian Ryan Holmberg, this edition includes an interview with the artist from the height of her career in 1985, where her wit and wisdom are on shimmering display.

Paperback, 158 pages, measures 9 x 12 inches.

We're huge fans of Natalie Andrewson and her wondrous, colorful risographs. We are so excited to be able to carry her brand new book "Dreaming in Color" - a collection of beautiful artwork and words coming from Natalie discussing her world and process!

From publisher Peow:

There's a chance that you've met Natalie before, standing behind a table full her prints at a comic or artist convention. Maybe you've even asked her to explain “what exactly is a risograph printer?”. And we’re pretty sure quite a few of you have been at her table contemplating which print to buy and said “I don’t know which one to get, they ALL LOOK SO GOOD”. This book is for you.

Natalie Andrewson is a very talented artist whose work we really enjoy, after working with her over 9 years ago on a small riso book, she has become well loved risograph artist who makes fun fantasy-rooted artwork. She's also made some comics and even Magic the Gathering card art too. We are so excited to release a new book with her. If you aren't familiar with her art, hold up and check this out first. Dreaming in Color collects over 70 pieces of her super strong artwork. Peow2 put extra care into faithfully recreating the risograph printing magic for offset printers, with custom fluorescent pantone blends and a special process dubbed risoset™ (not really trademarked jk).

The book collects many of her risograph prints from the past years, which includes lots of dragons, some fanart, critters, creatures, magic, fantasy warriors, craftswomen, and more.

Measures 5 x 7 inches. Softcover, 66 pages, full color.

Giant Robot proudly presents its first issue of Small Art Society. This issue is in collaboration with nearly 70 artists who participated in our Five by Seven group art exhibition, featuring originals all 5 x 7 inches in size. Small but mighty - an amazing collection of art from all different styles contained in this lil zine!

Artists include: Addeline Griswold, Allison Bamcat, Amy Sol, Andrew Brandou, APAK, Bake Neko, Candie Bolton, Cassia Lupo, Christian Leon Guerrero, Cleonique Hilsaca, Crisselle Mendiola, Cynthia Zhang, David Horvath And Sun-Min Kim, Defective Pudding, Edlyn Capulong, Edwin Ushiro, Erick Martinez, Eunice San Miguel, Federico Tobon, Felix Galvan, G Yang, Gemma Correll, Huntz Liu, Jen Tong, Jenn Lima, Jenna Gibson, Jennifer Nguyen, John Banh, Jon Ching, Juliet Schreckinger, Junko Ogawa, Justine Lin, Kassia Rico, Kaylynn Kim, Kelly Sux, Ken Garduno, Kevin Chan, Lap Ngo, Lia Tin, Linnea Strid, Lisa Kogawa, Maggie Chiang, Mari Inukai, Marina Caro, Maya Ruiz, Mister Toledo, Mu Pan, Naoto Hattori, Natalia Miramontes, Nathan Ota, Nellie Le, Nikki Longfish, Nola Won, Paperobott, Po Yan Leung, Quathryn, Sean Chao, Sean Keeton, Shihori Nakayama, Shino Charlson, Stacy Javier, Thao, Theo Ellsworth, Tiffany Wei, Yu Maeda, Yumi Yamazaki and Yusei Abe.

Hardcover, 152 pages, Measures 9 x 11 inches.

We love Felicia Chiao here at Giant Robot, her art being so unique and bursting with character and thoughtful thematics. Her "Sketchbook 5" is a faithful 1:1 reproduction of her personal sketchbook. Featuring 77 beautifully detailed color illustrations complete with Post-it note sketches and a personal handwritten introduction on a bleed sheet, this publication is as close to owning the original as one can get.

Hardcover, 8.3 x 10.35 inches, 40 pages. 

Written by Zohreh Ghahremani and illustrated by Susie Ghahremani.

A lively afternoon together in Nana’s garden is full of laughter, discovery, and connection. In lyrical text that blends past and present, Memory Garden takes us to the places we leave behind but never forget.

Written and illustrated by a loving mother daughter duo, the nostalgic text and vibrant illustrations invite us to enjoy the beauty of Iranian gardens – and culture - in an adventure that will resonate with readers of all backgrounds.

Softcover, full color pages, 6.75 x 10 inches.

A CONTINUATION OF A THRILLING NEW SCI-FI SERIES SET IN A BREATHTAKING SOLARPUNK METROPOLIS! SET IN THE DIGITAL WORLD OF BLITMAP!

Under the shadow of an ancient cataclysm, Blitnauts and Logos factions battle for power, while The Static's elusive realm entraps and corrupts all who submit to its mystifying call.

Written by Jack Timmer and illustrated by Matias Basla. 

Each issue is blind bagged, coming with a surprise cover. No cover is the same!! 

Softcover, full color pages, 6.75 x 10 inches.

A THRILLING NEW SCI-FI SERIES SET IN A BREATHTAKING SOLARPUNK METROPOLIS! SET IN THE DIGITAL WORLD OF BLITMAP!

Under the shadow of an ancient cataclysm, Blitnauts and Logos factions battle for power, while The Static's elusive realm entraps and corrupts all who submit to its mystifying call.

Written by Jack Timmer and illustrated by Matias Basla. 

Each issue is blind bagged, coming with a surprise cover. No cover is the same! 

Measures 5 7/8 inches x 8.25 inches, paperback, 146 pages.

Follow along through beautiful and elegantly simple illustrations pages, a new iteration of the four seasons, a story in a year as depicted by Japanese illustrator and designer, Saki Obata. 

Softcover, 192 pages, 9.4 x 6.5 inches.

This is the second title of "Fashion Illustrations Series," which shows the latest trends in fashion illustration! Forty new artists have contributed a selection of their own special style of illustration, this time featuring twin styles. While the previous edition was all about women's fashion, this edition features a more diverse range of fashion illustrations, including men's, unisex, body-positive, and multinational styles. This title also focuses mainly on works by illustrators in their teens and twenties, guaranteeing a showcase of the very latest trends. As in the previous book, we have selected the paper quality for each page individually to maximize the appeal of the illustrations, making each turn of the page an exciting sensory and stylistic experience.

Written in Japanese.

Softcover, 152 pages, 8.25 x 5.75 inches.

yoco is an illustrator who is active mainly in the BL (boys’ love) genre and who is particularly known for her exquisite, painterly illustration style. Her dramatic compositions evoke pure scenes of longing, while also fulfilling a slightly voyeuristic desire to take a peek inside a beautiful, ephemeral world of pure and delicate boys and young men, rendered in pale colors and fine lines, but also with a hint of melancholy and shadow. The Art of yoco For Eternity and a Second is the long-awaited first collection of the artist’s illustrations and paintings that have appeared in many BL novels, along with newly drawn illustrations.

Book Dimensions – 7 x 12 inches and 1 inch thick - Hardcover ( codex binding ), 202 pages - Full Color, in Japanese ( book contains mostly images )

This beautiful book feels like an extra special object. “Codex Binding” allows for the book to be spread fully open to fully enjoy the spreads. 3 pages fold out to reveal stunning, larger images.

The book is wrapped in a glossy cover but take that off and discover beautifully intricate and detailed marker drawings reproduced onto the thick chip board cover. 

Towards the back of the book, find a beautifully written excerpt by Terada musing over his need to draw and his frustrations with this addiction. Without spoiling too much, the translation is poetic and profound.

Hardcover, 16 pages, 5 x 8.5 inches.

The artworks of the The Master and Lover’s Quarrel series are now available in this illustrated card collection with a bonus short story!
In 2021, BL (Boys Love) illustration legend Ayumi Kasai published Aphrodisiacs, her first art book in a decade, which was well received not only by her fans but also by BL fans all over the world. This new book contains cards of 38 illustrations from her popular The Master and Lover’s Quarrel series, which was also included in Aphrodisiacs, along with two newly drawn illustrations. The cards can be peeled off for displaying your favorite artworks on walls or sending them as postcards.
What’s more, the beginning of the book features a short story by Yoichi Onoe, “The Sincerity of Privolva.” The story reveals the never-before-seen relationship and life of Master and Shizuho, giving you a peek into their secret life to enjoy together with the illustration cards.

• This book contains a large amount of sexually explicit material.
• The short story is available in Japanese only.