Pictoplasma. The character compendium

After the best-selling Character Encyclopaedia from 2006, Pictoplasma finally presents a brand new compilation with the latest works by the international protagonists and new talents in the field of character creation. From illustration and graphic design to fine and urban arts, toys and costumes, this is the unique sourcebook for anyone creative and seeking inspiration. Special limited run, lovingly held together by character embossed leather! At the heart of today’s character culture, this brand new selection examines the essential qualities that enable reduced character depictions to hit home with the universal power of anthropomorphic appeal. By sorting, cross-referencing and inter-linking the creations of a disparate scene of artists, the compendium creates a unique cartography of the latest generations populating the character universe. Featuring more than 900 outstanding artworks and individual characters by 200 international artists, this leather-bound book is one of its kind, giving insight to the current trends in figurative design.