"Aquirax Uno: The World of Fantasy Illustrations," a collection of works that showcases the new charms of illustrator Aquirax Uno, will be released on May 16th. Ribbons, polka dots, cats, flowers, and princesses create a sparkling world that remains unforgettable even as adults. This book features works centered around the theme of "fantasy," centered on picture book illustrations and book designs from Aquirax Uno's early days to the present. To commemorate the release of this collection, a talk event titled "About Aquirax Uno's Illustrations and Illustrations" (capacity 110 people, admission fee 1,000 yen) will be held in a large classroom at the Aoyama Book Center main store from 3:30 PM on May 15th. Aquirax Uno will discuss her own illustrations alongside book designer Naoko Nakui and critic and author Hiroshi Unno. Additionally, works that Uno was involved in will also be exhibited at the "Yurikana Exhibition II," which is being held at CUBE 1, 2, and 3 in Shibuya Hikarie until May 8th.

[Book information]
"Aquirax Uno: The World of Fantasy Illustrations"
Publisher: PIE International
B5 format / Softcover / 280 pages
Publication date: May 16th, 2016
Price: 3,200 yen