Into the Forest - Jiro Taniguchi (1994) kinbaku with interior art by Ran

with interior art by Ran Akiyoshi

Playboy Japan issue from November 11 1980

Illustrator: Seiryu Kitabatake

Very good condition copy of Akemi Matsuzaki's illustration art book/comic masterpiece

Many bear the subtle remnants of charcoal dust from their last usage

Into the Forest - Jiro Taniguchi (1994) kinbaku with interior art by RanJiro Taniguchi might not be one of the most well known artists in his own country, but he made quite a name for his stories and art in France. With titles like Summit of the Gods and K, it's clear to see Taniguchi's inspiration is drawn heavily from nature and especially mountaineering. Although he briefly worked under Ken Ishikawa, Jiro Taniguchi is very much his own artist with a style not typically found in Japanese comics. Realistic people and