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Celebrating Yusuke Nakamura's Latest Art Book Release

Yusuke Nakamura, a highly regarded illustrator known for his mesmerizing artworks, is excited to announce the release of his comprehensive art collection, titled "Yusuke Nakamura READ: Book Cover Complete Collection 2005-2025". This much-anticipated volume will be available on March 10, 2026, published by Asuka Shinsha, a company based in the heart of Tokyo. This book promises to be a treasure trove for fans and art lovers alike.

The collection includes 140 curated illustrations that detail the evolution of Nakamura's iconic cover designs for bestselling novels such as "The Night is Short, Walk On Girl" and "The Tatami Galaxy" by Tomihiko Morimi, and "Mystery After Dinner" by Akiyoshi Takemoto. Notably, the volume will also showcase the making-of illustrations for "Tatami Galaxy: Time Machine Blues", offering readers a never-before-seen glimpse into Nakamura's artistic process, alongside exclusive rough sketches that reflect his creative journey.

What makes this collection particularly intriguing is its inclusion of a dialogue between Yusuke Nakamura and Tomihiko Morimi, the bestselling author. Readers will gain insights into the collaboration between the illustrator and the writer, which has resulted in some of the most beloved book covers in contemporary Japanese literature.

The book features a luxurious cover, embellished with gold leaf, using a specially crafted illustration for the self-remade version of "The Night is Short, Walk On Girl". The book's size mirrors that of his previous work, "PLAY", allowing fans to collect and display them together elegantly.

Event Details

In conjunction with the book’s release, a special exhibit titled “The World of Yusuke Nakamura’s Illustrations” will run from February 14 to March 15, 2026, at NEUTRAL Horikawa, located in Kyoto. The exhibit will showcase a variety of artworks by Nakamura, allowing attendees to immerse themselves in the universe he has created.

Moreover, fans will have the opportunity to meet Nakamura in person during two signing events celebrating the book release:
1. April 4, 2026, at Junkudo Ikebukuro Main Store
2. April 12, 2026, at MARUZEN & Junkudo Umeda Store
These events present a unique opportunity for fans to interact with the artist and get their copies signed.

An additional event, “Yusuke Nakamura 2026 Exhibition in Kanazawa”, is scheduled to take place from April 25 to May 23, 2026, at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, further celebrating the richness of his contributions to illustration and literature.

About Yusuke Nakamura

Born in 1978 in Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture, Yusuke Nakamura is a celebrated freelance illustrator who graduated from the Osaka University of Arts. His work encompasses a variety of media, including CD covers for renowned bands like ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION and various book illustrations that have resonated with audiences across the globe. Nakamura's illustrations have fetched over 240,000 copies in cumulative sales, attesting to his popularity and impact in the art and literary world.

Publisher Information

Asuka Shinsha is located at 2F, Kobunko Building, 2-4-3 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. For more details about the publisher and their works, please visit their official website here or follow their social media profiles on Twitter and Instagram.

The release of "Yusuke Nakamura READ: Book Cover Complete Collection 2005-2025" is set to be a landmark moment for fans and newcomers to his artistic world. Don’t miss your chance to grab a copy and participate in his upcoming events!