THIS AND THAT Katsuya Terada Art Works

Marking his 42nd year as an artist, Katsuya Teradabeloved both in Japan and around the worldpresents a vibrant collection of his recent illustrations, including works made for gallery exhibitions and commercial commissions. This artbook captures the essence of Terada's evolving style, balancing traditional media such as pencil and ballpoint pen with digital tools like the iPad.

Each piece bursts with the freshness and energy that have made Terada's art timeless, and the book also includes his personal thoughts on the materials he uses. His comments on the creative toolsfrom the humble pencil to cutting-edge gadgetsare a treasure for anyone passionate about illustration.

As Terada himself writes in the afterword, having the right "equipment" to explore one's own artistic identity is vital. While all you truly need is a pencil and paper, the tools you choose help you grope through the darkness toward new forms of self-expression. This book is an intimate look at a modern master continuing to redefine what it means to draw.

Pages: 232