A large-format first edition of The Gynoids by legendary Japanese illustrator Hajime Sorayama, published by Treville in 1993. This iconic volume showcases Sorayama's celebrated Gynoid series—his hyperrealistic female androids that seamlessly merge sensuality, industrial design, and futuristic aesthetics. These groundbreaking works established Sorayama as one of Japan's most influential contemporary illustrators and continue to inspire artists, designers, filmmakers, and collectors around the world. More than a conventional art book, this edition also includes valuable material illustrating Sorayama's creative process, revealing how his ideas evolved from concept sketches into the finished paintings. It offers a rare insight into the techniques and artistic philosophy behind one of his most recognizable bodies of work. Printed in a striking large-format hardcover, the illustrations are reproduced with impressive detail and impact, making this volume one of the essential references for collectors of Sorayama's art. A highly desirable first edition for collectors of Japanese illustration, erotic art, science fiction, cyberpunk aesthetics, and contemporary visual culture.