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Summary: Glorious Work
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If you're looking for inspiration look no further. Masamune Shirow displays some his most awesome (newer) works within this beautifully artistic portfolio. Wether a mere enjoyer of art, or a hardcore anime fan, I guarantee you will enjoy the vibrant colors and detailed drawing hidden within this book.Warning: This book DOES contain suggestive nudity. I would say that this book is not intended for anyone who isn't mature enough to see it as art and not pornography.
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Summary: The true anime master
Review: I'll keep it short. You will LOVE this book if you are truly a fan of anime. Masamune Shirow is and always will be a figured head of all the Anime artists on this earth. From his groundbreaking series Ghost in the Shell witch sold millions, to the now famous birthday cards he makes. In this book you will find hundreds of incredible drawings and paintings of his inspirations and dreams. You WILL NOT REGRET BUYING THIS BOOK. -Conformer
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Summary: Interesting work, but only for a die-hard fan
Review: Masamune Shirow is one of the most interesting and accessible manga creators with his works Appleseed and Ghost in the Shell. This is his second color art book and - while good - is not what you may expect. This book focuses on his fantasy work, not science fiction, so don't expect to see any familiar faces from his manga. I found his experiments using computer art interesting, and artists may enjoy his detailed descriptions on composition. I would recommend getting Intron Depot 1 first and waiting for 3 which is again to be science fiction pieces.
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Summary: Shirow's color work...
Review: Shirow's work in color is ok, and its mainly the details and the lush CG color that makes it look good. My main problem is that he draws mainly large breasted women with big guns (or big swords, in this volume) wearing skimpy costumes, and this is really obvious in his illustration volumes. The problem I have with this isn't just that it doesn't match my personal tastes, (I am a girl... so not so interested in the girls in this book) but also that I feel like its presence does alot to further the stereotype that many people have as anime being only about girls with big boobs and big weapons wearing very little clothing. In fact, I have read hundreds of volumes of original Japanese manga, and it doesn't have to be about this at all! It can actually have good substance. That's why Tokyo Pop is commendable in its quest to find real manga of all different genres and bring it to America.
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Summary: Shirow's color work...
Review: Shirow's work in color is ok, and its mainly the details and the lush CG color that makes it look good. My main problem is that he draws mainly large breasted women with big guns (or big swords, in this volume) wearing skimpy costumes, and this is really obvious in his illustration volumes. The problem I have with this isn't just that it doesn't match my personal tastes, (I am a girl... so not so interested in the girls in this book) but also that I feel like its presence does alot to further the stereotype that many people have as anime being only about girls with big boobs and big weapons wearing very little clothing. In fact, I have read hundreds of volumes of original Japanese manga, and it doesn't have to be about this at all! It can actually have good substance. That's why Tokyo Pop is commendable in its quest to find real manga of all different genres and bring it to America.
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Summary: Intron Depot 2 Review
Review: This book is fantastic. Shirow is arguably the greatest manga artist yet. If you're at all interested in his work or manga in general I'd recomend this to you, although I do agree with a previous reviewer. If this is your first Intron Depot I'd go with 1 or 3 which focus on scifi. Also, a word to linlinchan; you're reviewing the quality of this item. You do no one any good to squeel "Ew, big boobs!" Ok, so you don't like that he draws large breasts. The quality of the work is still fantastic, regardless of whether you approve of the content.
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