Yoshitoshi ABe Lain Illustrations: Wired - Limited Edition

The illustrations published in 1999 in "serial experiments lain" will be compiled into this illustration book.

Original illustrations will be included, along with the pencil drawings to exhibit the atmosphere of Abe's art, the power of his touch, and the magnificence of his composition.

Color illustrations and drawings that were unable to fit into previous editions, as well as newly drawn "lain" illustrations from Abe's present perspective and techniques will also be included.


The representative works of the multi-talented Yoshitoshi Abe, continues to demonstrate his talents as a mangaka, illustrator and script writer, include "Serial Experiments: Lain", "NieA_7", "Haibane Renmei", and "TEXHNOLYZE".

His charismatic popularity has captured the hearts of his Japanese audience, and continues to expand overseas.

The illustrations that were published in 1999 in "serial experiments lain" were compiled into the illustration book "An omnipresence in wired Yoshitoshi ABe", and has been reprinted numerous times due to it's immense popularity.

The U.S. version comes with an exclusive 'how-to' section by Yoshitoshi Abe and a selection of pencil drawings not previously seen in the Japanese edition.


ISBN: 1569708800
144 pages
Dimensions: 8 3/4" x 11 3/4"
Manufacturer: Digital Manga Publishing
Age 16+
Release Date: July 5, 2006