Both "R" and "Eva: Eloge de ma Fille" are back in stock at AkaTako. These Japanese editions are full of the beautiful photography of Irina Ionesco. "Eva" focuses on her daughter's growth from a lovely child to a beautiful young woman. "R" also features photos of Eva but includes additional models.
 |  |  |  |
| Irina Ionesco "Eva" | Irina Ionesco "Eva" | Irina Ionesco "R" | Irina Ionesco "R" |
A big box arrived from Kitanya Design Factory full of new and restocked charms, two new doll styles, and two vinyl banks! Also got a SIGNED mini book with photos of 100+ charms, three articles, and info on the artist's process.
CHARMS
 |  |  |  |  |  |
| Bunny & Cat | Construction Worker | Dragon | Gym Uniform | Ninja Lady | Statue of Liberty |
DOLLS & BANKS
 |  |  |  |
| Dragon Doll | Lucky Cat Doll | Rabbit Bank | Cat Bank |
BOOK
 |  |  |
I've managed to find three of the sold out Toshio Saeki books again - and they're ALL signed this time! "The Earliest Works" is also a very low # in the edition - 20/3000.
 |  |  |
| Toshio Saeki Chimushi 1 SIGNED | Toshio Saeki Chimushi 2 SIGNED | Toshio Saeki The Earliest Works SIGNED |
Click the images above for additional photos and details on the book's condition.
A new edition of "DDT" has been released - same content but new cover. Available SIGNED inside the front. I've also managed to find a couple copies of Suehiro Maruo's Maruograph EX II that are SIGNED as well! And after much searching, a single copy of Maruograph EX I that is unsigned.
 |  |  |
| Suehiro Maruo DDT new edition | Suehiro Maruograph EX II SIGNED | Suehiro Maruograph EX I |
Click the pictures above for more details and images of inside pages.
Just arrived in Brooklyn is a lovely original painting by Tama called "Lunatic Pink II". Originally published in the "Lidocaine Drop" book, the painting is a perfect combination of cute and violence - she's all dressed up in her best black and white loli dress, ready for a tea party with her amputated legs.
 |  |  |
Ships in an inexpensive frame to guard against damage.
Winter must be the time to clean out your closets in Japan because Takato Yamamoto's agent in Tokyo got in touch with AkaTako to help sell their stored original paintings. There are THIRTY paintings available - just send an inquiry to confirm it is still available and receive a shipping estimate based on your speed, insurance preferences & location.
 |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |  |
Prices range from $1175 - $6750. Click the pictures above for more details on each painting.
Four brand new and gorgeous Hikari Shimoda paintings have just been added! They all feature her sweet and melancholic children with fluffy bunny or bear ears. Click each one to see additional images and shipping details.
 |  |  |  |
| Hikari Shimoda Celebration (Midnight) | Hikari Shimoda I Was Hurt and Beaten | Hikari Shimoda Power Line & Rabbit (Secret) | Hikari Shimoda Funeral |
You may recognize two of the paintings as the ORIGINALS of the signed and numbered limited edition posters that were released a few months ago! I'm very pleased to be able to offer them. :)
(Higher priced paintings require an inquiry to be submitted before purchase but the lower priced ones can now be added to your cart and purchased with no extra steps!)
Just in, a set of four novels "Nansou Satomi Hakkenden" with illustrations by Takato Yamamoto! Dust jackets and book covers are full color paintings and each book features approximately 10 black and white illustrations as well. Each book is SIGNED inside the front cover by Takato Yamamoto.
 |  |  |  |
Original story by Kyoukutei Bakin follows eight samurai brothers through 15th and 16th century Japan.
