Tiger Tateishi MOON TRAX

"Using three-dimensional panel layouts on two-dimensional art, this is an introduction to the fascinating world of science fiction illusion, where the moon turns to cabbage, cities into fruits, humans form a universe and the dimensions of space and time merge."

Text in Japanese and English though the book mostly consists of images.

Published by Kousakusha, 2014

Japan Import

128 full-color pages

Hardback with dust jacket

7.6 x 9.75 inches

Kōichi “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, 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. During this time, Tateishi’s personal artwork moved closer to visual narratives as he made several oil tableaux infused with science-fiction themes. Upon his return to Japan in 1982, he produced daily comics embracing the nonsense genre. Tiger Tateishi passed away at only 56 years of age, but is fondly remembered for the zest and energy of his mind bending works, which invigorated the Japanese pop-art scene.