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Created using a shiny colorful sand artform called Sunae, Tako teaches us to enjoy the present and fill our days with humor and joy. \u003cem\u003eTako Knows\u003c\/em\u003e is a unforgettable visual feast that readers will revisit for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e88 pages. Hardcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaoshi's imaginary, candy pop and fantasy world is inspired by manga and created through sand painting (known as Sunae in Japanese). Sunae contains brightly colored fine grain sand on adhesive paper, giving a secret 3D effect to a fantasy world. Although the process requires patience and precision, the result evokes a childlike playfulness and the joy that can be found within art-making. 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Suitable for all ages, but this is the type of book you buy for the dreamy artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated by Yosuke Kitazawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e34 pages. Hardcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 7.5\" x 10.25\"  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKōichi “Tiger” Tateishi worked in a variety of media including comic books, illustrated books, painting, sculpture and ceramics during his prolific career. Inspired by science fiction, including Robert Sheckley’s early stories, his enigmatic works explored reality and its limitations. In 1966, his work was featured in the acclaimed 15th Yomiuri Independent Exhibition. In 1969, Tateishi relocated to the city of Futurism, Milan in Italy, and began working in the studio of Ettore Sottsass, bringing the ideas of the architect and designer to life. 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