Toshio Miike - Godzilla Graphic Collection - 2017

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Godzilla Graphic Collection, a hardback photography book by Toshio Miike in Japanese, 127 pages, 31 × 22 cm, published by H0BBY Japan in 2017 (oldest item), original language Japanese, with dust jacket; condition Good.

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GODZILLA GRAPHIC COLLECTION
Godzilla Creature Design Photobook

Introduction:
This book focuses on the creature modeling and suit construction of Godzilla, the iconic symbol of Toho special effects. It presents detailed, high-resolution photographs that capture the surface texture, sculptural details, and design philosophy of each suit. It is a photobook with exceptionally high archival and research value.

Godzilla is not merely a monster, but a crystallization of Japan’s creature design and special effects craftsmanship. The uneven skin textures, dorsal fins, claws, teeth, and the structure built to allow suit actors to perform all reflect the sculptural logic and the life-like presence imbued in the creature. This book approaches that essence in pure photographic form.

Section: Key Features

A comprehensive visual record of suit designs across different eras
From the Showa era to the Heisei and Millennium series, the book allows you to clearly see the evolution of Godzilla through sculptural expression.
You can observe changes in suit materials, muscle structure, facial design, detail density, and overall character expression. Fans of creature modeling will find it extremely satisfying.

A creator-focused photobook revealing the craft of special effects
The studio lighting reveals details that are not visible in onscreen footage, allowing you to appreciate the sculptors’ skill and creature design philosophy.

High collectibility
Photobooks that focus exclusively on suit modeling are rare.
The book is valued not only by kaiju fans, but also by special effects researchers, sculptors, creature designers, and film historians.
Copies in good condition are especially desirable.

Strong international demand due to the global popularity of Godzilla
The Godzilla brand is known worldwide, and design reference books are especially sought after by overseas buyers.

Section: English Description (for listing)

GODZILLA GRAPHIC COLLECTION
Special Effects Creature Design Photobook

A rare and highly detailed visual archive focusing exclusively on Godzilla suit design and creature modeling, one of the most iconic creations in Japanese special effects cinema.

Highlights:

High resolution photographs capturing textures and sculptural details of each Godzilla suit

Shows the evolution of design from Showa to Heisei and Millennium eras

Highly valuable for modelers, creature designers, FX artists, and film historians

Strong global demand due to international Godzilla fandom

A must have item for serious tokusatsu and kaiju collectors

Please check the photos for the condition.

GODZILLA GRAPHIC COLLECTION
Godzilla Creature Design Photobook

Introduction:
This book focuses on the creature modeling and suit construction of Godzilla, the iconic symbol of Toho special effects. It presents detailed, high-resolution photographs that capture the surface texture, sculptural details, and design philosophy of each suit. It is a photobook with exceptionally high archival and research value.

Godzilla is not merely a monster, but a crystallization of Japan’s creature design and special effects craftsmanship. The uneven skin textures, dorsal fins, claws, teeth, and the structure built to allow suit actors to perform all reflect the sculptural logic and the life-like presence imbued in the creature. This book approaches that essence in pure photographic form.

Section: Key Features

A comprehensive visual record of suit designs across different eras
From the Showa era to the Heisei and Millennium series, the book allows you to clearly see the evolution of Godzilla through sculptural expression.
You can observe changes in suit materials, muscle structure, facial design, detail density, and overall character expression. Fans of creature modeling will find it extremely satisfying.

A creator-focused photobook revealing the craft of special effects
The studio lighting reveals details that are not visible in onscreen footage, allowing you to appreciate the sculptors’ skill and creature design philosophy.

High collectibility
Photobooks that focus exclusively on suit modeling are rare.
The book is valued not only by kaiju fans, but also by special effects researchers, sculptors, creature designers, and film historians.
Copies in good condition are especially desirable.

Strong international demand due to the global popularity of Godzilla
The Godzilla brand is known worldwide, and design reference books are especially sought after by overseas buyers.

Section: English Description (for listing)

GODZILLA GRAPHIC COLLECTION
Special Effects Creature Design Photobook

A rare and highly detailed visual archive focusing exclusively on Godzilla suit design and creature modeling, one of the most iconic creations in Japanese special effects cinema.

Highlights:

High resolution photographs capturing textures and sculptural details of each Godzilla suit

Shows the evolution of design from Showa to Heisei and Millennium eras

Highly valuable for modelers, creature designers, FX artists, and film historians

Strong global demand due to international Godzilla fandom

A must have item for serious tokusatsu and kaiju collectors

Please check the photos for the condition.

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Photography
Book Title
Godzilla Graphic Collection
Author/ Illustrator
Toshio Miike
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
2017
Height
31 cm
Edition
Other edition
Width
22 cm
Language
Japanese
Original language
Yes
Publisher
H0BBY Japan
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Dust jacket
Number of pages
127
JapanVerified
1172
Objects sold
98.89%
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