Depicting the Distorted yet Beautiful Relationships between Characters in a Fetishistic Style—Aleki Akai’s Long-Awaited First Art Collection & Making Book!
Aleki Akai is an illustrator who has published numerous works centered around the theme of "strong women." This book collects her narrative-driven illustrations, portraying the unique relationship between a strong "she" and the "he" who is captivated by her. Though it is an illustration book, it is structured to allow readers to follow the characters' stories sequentially, and it includes many exclusive new pieces, making it a luxurious collection. Highlights also include behind-the-scenes making-of sections that reveal the process of creating each work. Additionally, the book contains rough sketches and setting materials, as well as interviews exploring the secrets behind her creative process. Spanning nearly 200 pages, this book is filled with the artist’s charm. Presented in a large, B5 wide format with cutting-edge, high-definition printing (wide-gamut 4-color process inks), it allows readers to enjoy every detail of the original works.
■ About the Author Aleki Akai
An illustrator who favors "strong and cool women," Aleki Akai primarily creates works that capture the relationships and moments between male and female characters, often inspired by narrative scenes from everyday life.
■ Design and Production Highlights The author’s charm lies in the strong narrative quality that vividly conveys the relationships and drama between the characters. The book is structured to immerse readers completely in the author's unique world, allowing them to enjoy the character’s story throughout the entire volume. The sketch section includes 16 pages of exclusive new drawings, printed on special paper with varying colors and textures, giving readers the sensation of peeking into the artist’s notebook, featuring rough sketches and character settings. In the making-of section, the author also demonstrates how to use the 3D creation software Blender to build background scenes, sharing her methods for incorporating 3D CG in character illustrations.