Japan – Final Fantasy – Yoshitaka Amano 1994

$69.00

Author: Yoshitaka Amano
Publisher: NTT
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Size: 4to
Attributes: First Edition, Illustrated

First edition, first printing. Binding tight, interior clean, unmarked. Profusely illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano showcasing his iconic work and designs for the Final Fantasy video game series. Fine in near Fine DJ.

Japan – Final Fantasy (1994) is a stunning art book showcasing the ethereal and fantastical illustrations of Yoshitaka Amano, the legendary artist behind the visual identity of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy series. This collection captures Amano’s unique blend of Japanese aesthetics, Art Nouveau elegance, and surreal dreamscapes, featuring iconic characters like Cloud Strife, Kefka, and Cecil reimagined through his signature watercolors, ink washes, and delicate linework.

Published during the zenith of Final Fantasy VI’s success, the book bridges Amano’s game art with his broader fine-art influences—from ukiyo-e to European symbolism

For Fans of Amano’s Work, Explore:

The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy (2001) – A sprawling collection of Amano’s FF art.
Alice Erotica (1999) – An erotic retelling of Alice in Wonderland.
Deva Zan (2013) – Amano’s original illustrated fantasy epic.
Vampire Hunter D novels (illus. Amano) – His Gothic-horror illustrations for Kikuchi’s series.

A must-have for fantasy art collectors and Final Fantasy devotees