Fantasy characters and creatures (Record no. 13245)

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020 ## - ISBN
ISBN 9784805317945
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number Res. 731.42 M434f 2024
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Matsuura, Satoshi
245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Fantasy characters and creatures
Remainder of title whimsical beasts, anthropomorphic monsters and more!
Statement of responsibility, etc. Satoshi, Matsuura
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication, distribution, etc. La Vergne
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. Tuttle Publishing,
Date of publication, distribution, etc. c2024
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent/Page number 144p.
Other physical details with col. ill.
Dimensions 28 cm.
504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE
Bibliography, etc (with over 600 illustrations)
505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Formatted Contents Note Title Page
Contents
Why I Wrote This Book
Part 1 My Character Catalog
Dragons
Dinosaurs
Monsters
Anthropomorphic Reptiles
Anthropomorphic Sea Creatures
Anthropomorphic Insects
Anthropomorphic Amphibians
Anthropomorphic Birds
Beast Warriors
Human Warriors
Rogues, Assassins and Mercenaries
Yōkai and Demons
Zombies and The Undead
Anthropomorphic Plants and Food
Enchanted and Exotic Creatures
Part 2 My Character Design Process
Design New Characters by Combining Characteristics You Can Identify Characters by Their Silhouettes Alone
From Inspiration to Final Art: My Process
Fixing Designs That You Don't Like
Author Notes
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. Learn to draw mind-bending fantasy characters from an expert video game character designer!

This captivating book presents a treasure trove of ideas for hundreds of different fantasy characters and creatures. Experienced video game character designer Satoshi Matsuura explains his method for designing characters to play specific roles in fantasy world video games, graphic novels, anime films and fine art illustrations.

This extraordinary sourcebook contains over 600 different character designs as well as an exclusive tutorial showing you how to conceptualize and draw new, believable characters with clearly defined features matching their individual motivations and actions.

The hundreds of characters in this book include:
Majestic dragons, dinosaurs, monsters and anthropomorphic creatures
Fairytale ogres, orcs, trolls, giants, elves, fairies, hobbits and dwarves
Kawaii critters like the Owl Bear, Werechipmunk, Cat Fairy and Mouse Knight
Zombies, Yokai, demons and oddballs like the Death Mole and Sushi Monster
Kings, generals, monks, shamans, knights, rogues, assassins, mercenaries and more!

Indispensable for fantasy world artists, this book is an endlessly fascinating storehouse of creative ideas!-(https://www.amazon.com/Fantasy-Characters-Creatures-Anthropomorphic-illustrations/dp/4805317949)
526 ## - STUDY PROGRAM INFORMATION NOTE
PROGRAM TYPE Fine Arts and Recreation (architecture, sculpture, painting, music, photography and recreation)
SUB-PROGRAM TYPE Drawing and drawings
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Art and mythology -- Juvenile literature
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Animals, Mythical, in art -- Juvenile literature
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Drawing--Technique -- Juvenile literature
942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS
Classification
Item type Book
Holdings
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          Reserve Grade School Library Grade School Library   2025-09-15 Budget MIBF'25 1295.00 Res. 731.42 M434f 2024 GS5233 2025-10-09 1942.00 2025-09-25 Book