Build a picture book
Nana Inoue
A collection of seven essays and illustration:
1. Steed and Dream
2. Inquisitive architect
3. Cat and Anchor
4. Burnt house
5. Underbite dog and Giant
6. Drift cat
7. Build a picture book
72p (Japanese), Scheduled Release Date: May 2024
Sora no Mani-mani
Chiemi Kunibu
Mani-mani, a lovable little elephant has the special talent of drawing.
He and his “friend” who in charge of taking care of him went to a kingdom as a gift for the king.
It is a sad but beautiful miracle story of Mani-mani and his friend.
32p (Japanese), Scheduled Release Date: Fall 2024
Artist Profile
Nana Inoue, Artist
Born in Maizuru, Kyoto. Lives and works in Tokyo. Graduated from Musashino Art University, Japan. She received the Silver Prize at the BEST BOOK DESIGN FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD in Leipzig, Germany in 2018, for her picture book, “Kumamade-no osarai” (Be Nice). In 2022, “PIHOTEK: Walking with the Wind in the North Pole” (Kodansha), co-authored with adventurer Yasunaga Ogita, won the Grand Prize at the 28th Japan Picture Book Award.
She views bookmaking as a form of architecture and continues to produce books.
Chiemi Kunibu, Illustrator
Graduated from Joshibi University of Art and Design, Department of Design.
After working as a graphic designer, she became an illustrator. As an illustrator, she has created advertisements, posters, calendars, book covers, and collaborative products. She has held twelve solo exhibitions while providing her regular works.
“Sora no Mani-mani” is her debut work as a picture book author.