TOKYO STOREFRONTS - THE ARTWORK OF MATEUSZ URBANOWICZ

This book has amazing pictures of watercolor art depicting unique storefronts in Tokoyo Japan. The details and color palate lend to the sweet character of each building. Amazing job by the artist who includes information and interesting back story tidbits for each. Good paper and well designed. Makes a very nice coffee table book even if there are no artists in the house.

I bought this thinking it would be a straightforward run-through of some of Mateusz's work, but it's actually more than that! I mean, the illustrations themselves are beautiful. The artist is really masterful with color, light, and perspective. A few stores aren't just the fronts, their insides have been drawn as well, in a cut-away feature of the interiors. Beyond that, the storefronts are organized by neighborhood, and there is a description of each store that goes with every illustration. Every single storefront is numbered and mapped, and the map, which is also a watercolor, is printed on the endpapers. This is a really nice detail and adds to the book's emphasis on exploring and observing. If you're familiar with some of Mateusz's work, he is very generous with his process, so this book isn't an exception. There is a lot of detail about the supplies he uses and the steps he takes to make these illustrations. Based on this, I might give this book as a gift to a friend who will likely find the walk-throughs and information helpful.

I have been to Japan several times and love many things about the country and the people. One of my favorite activities in Japan is just walking along streets, especially streets in older neighborhoods. The shops are infinitely interesting, and wonderfully decorated. Mr. Urbanowicz has created a book that pictures storefronts, and has provided brief notes on some of their contents and decorations. I love it! Talk about the joys of armchair tourism -- it takes me back to Japan again.

My artist friend is learning Japanese, and he loved this.

Loved that it was clear wrapped when it was received. They include an English translation caption giving information about building features, circa eras of buildings, styles etc,. Which is a plus for reference so you’re not going, “hmmm, I wonder why…”

This book is amazing. The artist is on point with his sketches. He explains about every one. He does have a few other books that I would like to add to the collection. Must have.

Good book

This artist is amazing! I’ve been following him and his artistic career in Japan. Great resource and references for art students as well.

Great book for inspiration. The illustrations are beautiful and also rather informative which I wasn't expecting.

Great detail and beautiful artworks

I recently came back from Tokyo and i just got this book to add in my collection of the Japan art books. I love the art on each page including the map illustration. I also love how detailed it is. A must have!

A really beautiful book. A great resource for model makers as well.

Wunderschönes illustriertes Buch; ich liebe es, darin herumzublättern. Für alle Fans ein Muss :D