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Book cover with black and white illustrations and 'B/W' text on a white background
Two illustrations side by side; one depicts a room with people and objects, the other a detailed mask.
Illustrations of characters in dynamic poses on a white background
Black and white illustration on a white background
Illustration of a skeleton couple with red floral elements on a white background
Artistic illustration of a character with mechanical elements and red accents on a white background.

Acky Bright B/W

Regular price $ 29.99 USD

Softcover, 256 pages, measures 5.8 x 8.2 inches.

Illustrator Acky Bright’s long-awaited commercial debut art book!

This book is the first commercial art book from Japanese illustrator Acky Bright, whose work in live drawing events and on social media has been much talked about.His high-profile international activities include working as the main artist on a BMW campaign and exhibiting his work in Beijing, China. He is also set to develop the “cocon” series in collaboration with the up-and-coming Chinese toy manufacturer 52TOYS. Acky Bright’s unique worldview, based on manga, anime, and street culture, is gaining popularity both in Japan and overseas.

The illustrator’s extraordinary skill shines through in his meticulously drawn works with detailed and dynamic compositions. In addition to the artworks, this book includes an interview in which the artist talks about the ideas behind his work in both Japanese and English, so fans overseas can get inside his head, too. Original illustrations, including newly drawn works, appear in large-format, full-page spreads. Whether enjoying these dynamic artworks drawn in black and white as a fan, or using the works’ details as a reference, this book is a must-see for those who love manga and anime.

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