PIE International

PIE International Ｐ＝Pretty Ｉ＝Impressive Ｅ＝Entertaining
Official global IG of
the Design/Art-book publisher in TOKYO🗼

＜Basic Information＞
PIE International is based in Tokyo, was established in 1985. We started publishing specializing books for graphic designers, and have expanded our area to wide-range, putting importance on the quality of visual image as below;

1.Graphic Design
2.Advertising
3.Japanese Culture (Traditional and contemporary)
4.Photography
5.Children's book
6.Comic

P stands for Pretty
I stands

for Impressive
E stands for Entertaining

＜Working environment＞
Our office is located in Otsuka, which was once a Karyukai (entertainment area) in the Edo Era about 200 years ago, and we have renovated the building which used to be a film processing company. About five minutes walk from Otsuka station of Toden Arakawa, the only tram in existence in Tokyo. Row of cherry blossoms trees along the street in front of our office is full bloom in spring, which is delight to the eyes. With such a casual and comfortable atmosphere in a downtown area rather than a hip and cool area in Tokyo, we are enjoying creating books for the people in the world.

📖Storytelling through Branding Strategy and Design📖Asia/Oceania Release: May 23, 2025*Only available in Asia/Oceania.Cre...
23/05/2025

📖Storytelling through Branding Strategy and Design📖

Asia/Oceania Release: May 23, 2025
*Only available in Asia/Oceania.

Creating comprehensive brands originating from stories.

In this consumer-driven society overflowing with things, how can you make products and brands that make people think, “This is what I want!”? This book introduces a curated selection of branding that has succeeded in communicating the unique appeal of brands by embodying their brand story, such as the background behind and the passion that went into the brand’s creation. A wide range of brands are introduced, such as a confectionary brand that charms customers with its picture book-esque worldview and products that fully showcase the strengths of local regions, from food, cosmetics, and daily necessities to service businesses and facilities. This book is packed with useful tips for brand development and store openings, rebranding, and more.

Size: 257 × 182 mm / 10.1 × 7.2 in.
Pages: 344 pp. (Full Color)
Binding: Japanese
Price: ¥6,500
Language: Japanese
ISBN: 9784756259257
Publisher: PIE International

📖THIS AND THAT📖Asia/Oceania Release: May 20, 2025Worldwide Release: Mar 3, 2026TERADA KATSUYA’S THIS AND THATCovering a ...
23/05/2025

📖THIS AND THAT📖

Asia/Oceania Release: May 20, 2025
Worldwide Release: Mar 3, 2026

TERADA KATSUYA’S THIS AND THAT

Covering a 42-year career as an artist, this collection features recent illustrations drawn for exhibitions by the illustrator and manga artist Katsuya Terada, who is popular both in Japan and internationally. This book is filled with Katsuya Terada’s latest works, created using everyday art materials such as pencils, ballpoint pens, the iPad and more, and includes commentary by the artist on those materials, which are a must-read for anyone who is interested in art even just a little bit. Known for making full use of analog art materials while also continuously incorporating new gadgets, Katsuya Terada’s work always offers new surprises and inspiration. This collection offers the latest from this prolific master artist whose creative work continues to inspire.

“Find the equipment that best enables you to explore in search for your own style. All you really need to start is a pencil and a sheet of paper, of course. From there, as you grope around in the darkness, try out different tools.”
― from the afterwords

Size: 212 × 189 mm / 8.3 × 7.4 in.
Pages: 232 pp. (4C×216 pp.)
Binding: J/E Bilingual
Price: ¥3,200 / $39.99 / £29.99
Language: J/E Bilingual
ISBN: 9784756260154
Publisher: PIE International

📖Accessorize Fashion IllustrationOutfit Inspiration with Accessories📖Asia/Oceania Release: May 23, 2025Worldwide Release...
23/05/2025

📖Accessorize Fashion Illustration
Outfit Inspiration with Accessories📖

Asia/Oceania Release: May 23, 2025
Worldwide Release: Apr 7, 2026

A collection of fashion illustrations specializing in expressions of accessories.

Accessorize Fashion Illustration: Outfit Inspiration with Accessories” is a collection that introduces 40 creators who portray attractive fashion accessories and their artworks.
In order for fashion illustrations to bring your characters to life, accessories that match their style are a must. By combining accessories with different motifs, you can freely express your character’s individuality.
In this book the term “fashion accessories” is defined as anything that is worn on the body or clothing for the purpose of looking stylish. The book features fashion illustrations of a wide variety of items that adorn the body from head to toe.

Starting with rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets, hats, belts, hair accessories and more, don’t miss the metallic shine and intricate details in the texture and silhouette of materials such as ribbons, pearls and chains, too.
This book is filled with fashion illustrations that are so striking, they seem real enough to touch.

The original cover illustration was created by Nanase Miri, an illustrator known for detailed yet bold drawings of sophisticated characters adorned with beautiful ornaments.
Designed by the same designer responsible for creative direction for the “Fashion Illustration” series, each creator’s unique world view has been showcased in a fashionable book design.

At the end of the book, in addition to an illustrated column about accessories and comments on fashion from each creator, there are also QR codes that let you immediately follow the social media accounts of your favorite creators.
We hope you enjoy the accessories, each with its own style, painstakingly drawn by these 40 creators.

Size: 240 × 165 mm / 9.4 × 6.5 in.
Pages: 192 pp. (Full Color)
Binding: Japanese, some English
Price: ¥2,000 / $29.99 / £25.00
Language: Japanese, some English
ISBN: 9784756260239
Publisher: PIE International

📖Entei Ryu ARTWORKS CHIMERA📖Asia/Oceania Release: Jul 24, 2024Worldwide Release: May 6, 2025The first art collection by ...
08/05/2025

📖Entei Ryu ARTWORKS CHIMERA📖

Asia/Oceania Release: Jul 24, 2024
Worldwide Release: May 6, 2025

The first art collection by Entei Ryu, the concept artist who is active in the gaming and video industries!

Entei Ryu is a creator who makes full use of 2D and 3D media, from digital painting to sculpture, 3D printing and more. This book is a carefully curated collection of 2D (analog) and 3D computer-generated design works other than 3D objects such as figures. We hope readers enjoy Entei Ryu’s various works, including rough sketches, character designs, and 3D computer-generated digital works. Her works are depicted and reproduced in detail and are of overwhelming quality.
""Ryu is a 5-dimensional artist from the 22nd century who can manipulate the magic of analog and digital!""
―Hideo Kojima, game creator
Experience new forms of digital illustration with this art book! This book is recommended not only for gaming fans but also for creators working in the gaming and video industries.

Size: 232 × 190 mm / 9.1 × 7.5 in.
Pages: 336 pp. (296 pp. in Color)
Binding: J/E Bilingual
Price: ¥3,200 / $49.99 / £35.00
Language: J/E Bilingual
ISBN: 9784756259035
Publisher: PIE International

📖SEEKERS - Illustrative Storytelling Series📖Asia/Oceania Release: Jul 12, 2024Worldwide Release: May 6, 2025A collection...
08/05/2025

📖SEEKERS - Illustrative Storytelling Series📖

Asia/Oceania Release: Jul 12, 2024
Worldwide Release: May 6, 2025

A collection of narrative illustrations and stories to enjoy MON’s immersive dark fantasy worldview.

This collection gathers illustrations full of original stories and settings that let readers immerse themselves in the artist’s worldview.
Presenting “Illustrative Storytelling,” a new series from PIE COMIC ART. *Text is in Japanese only.
Created by the illustrator MON, who is known for detailed visual depictions of dark fantasy worlds, the first volume tells the story of an explorer who travels from planet to planet investigating traces left by stars.
“SEEKERS” is set on various stars that have degenerated from different causes. The artwork and story narrate the story of an explorer who travels among planets investigating the traces left by stars. Also available on our website are additional pictures with explanations from the series.
We hope you will enjoy the beautiful book design with foil embossing.

Size: 235 × 162 mm / 9.3 × 6.4 in.
Pages: 96 pp. (Full Color)
Binding: Japanese
Price: ¥1,800 / $29.99 / £22.99
Language: Japanese
ISBN: 9784756259233
Publisher: PIE International

📖S vol. 86: Cover Illustration by TSUBASA YAMAGUCHI📖Asia/Oceania Release: Jun 17, 2024Worldwide Release: May 6, 2025This...
08/05/2025

📖S vol. 86: Cover Illustration by TSUBASA YAMAGUCHI📖

Asia/Oceania Release: Jun 17, 2024
Worldwide Release: May 6, 2025

This month’s newly drawn cover illustration and special edition theme are the manga artist TSUBASA YAMAGUCHI’s “Blue Period.” The two days it took to create the cover of the protagonist Yaguchi Yatora, from the rough sketches to the finished work using acrylic paint, are recorded over a full 10 pages!

●Cover & Pin-up: TSUBASA YAMAGUCHI “Blue Period”
Special Edition Theme: Illustration-making Book
Special Supplement: waki “Kira Kira Art Supplies Handbook”
●TSUBASA YAMAGUCHI “Blue Period” Cover Illustration Making (Acrylics) & Interview
●Illustration Making & Interview
Q Hayashida “Dai Dark” (Acrylic)/Kamome Shirahama “Witch Hat Atelier” (Pen Drawing)
●Illustration Making
Nanami Rio (COPIC Markers)/ Kazchiko (Acrylic)/ samantha (Photoshop)/ illumi (Photoshop)
●Newly Drawn Illustrations
Makita Haruka/ Aya/ AYANEE/ Sak Hoshikuzu/ Tensei
●Report, Interview & Introduction
Katsura Hoshino talks about favorite stationery
“Ephemere” anime QTonagi×Rio Shimizu×Tsukahara Rei
Nanakami Mana tours the factory of art supply manufacturer KUSAKABE
Photography: “Extreme things are like miracles.” — Joel-Peter Witkin
Introducing Hiroyuki Takei’s Buddha Zone Collector’s Edition
COMICUP Report

●Special Lecture: DEN at TCA (Tokyo Communication Arts)
●School Special Feature
●Shop S
●Posted Illustration Corner “Star S” “Space S”
●Series
okama’s Fun World Building
Tanaka Masayoshi’s Red Pen Tutorial: Characters
How to Draw Zetto’s Sweets
Dochibi News
Yusuke Nakamura: Workshop Exploration Komachi Miyuta
Direct Connection: Ken’ichirō Nagao×Hitoshi Odajima
yukacinnamon’s Showa Girly Culture University
Theater: “3rd eye” Kyoko Tokunaga

●Exclusive Serial Illustrations by Range Murata, Hiroyuki Asada and Fū Midori.

Size: 278 × 210 mm / 10.9 × 8.3 in.
Pages: 160 pp. (152 pp. in Color)
Binding: Japanese
Price: ¥1,700 / $29.99 / £19.99
Language: Japanese
ISBN: 9784756259301
Publisher: PIE International

📖Moomin World 100 Writing & Crafting Papers📖Asia/Oceania Release: Apr 24, 2025Illustrations from the Moomin novels drawn...
08/05/2025

📖Moomin World 100 Writing & Crafting Papers📖

Asia/Oceania Release: Apr 24, 2025

Illustrations from the Moomin novels drawn by Tove Jansson now in a 100 Writing & Crafting Papers Book!

From the first Moomin novel “The Moomins and the Great Flood” published in 1945 to “Moominvalley in November” in 1970, the story of the Moomins continues over nine works and has received high praise not only in Finland but also around the world and continues to be read today. Tove Jansson, a painter, illustrator and novelist, is also known for drawing her own illustrations that enrich the world of her novels. This book brings together excerpts of the fantastical scenes and characters that accompany the Moomin novels in a 100 Writing & Crafting Papers book and is filled with many famous scenes that take place in Moomin Valley.

©Moomin Characters ™

Size: 148 × 210 mm / 5.8 × 8.3 in.
Pages: 216 pp. (Full Color)
Binding: Softbound
Price: ¥2,000
Language: Japanese
ISBN: 9784756260246
Publisher: PIE International

*Available only in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Korea.

📖Small S vol. 81: Cover Illustration by Wada Arco📖Asia/Oceania Release: Apr 22, 2025Worldwide Release: Feb 3, 2026＜20th ...
28/04/2025

📖Small S vol. 81: Cover Illustration by Wada Arco📖

Asia/Oceania Release: Apr 22, 2025
Worldwide Release: Feb 3, 2026

＜20th Anniversary Celebration Special Edition!>Cover art by Wada Arco. Using pink as the main color, this newly drawn illustration features a dazzling girl in a gorgeous outfit! An interview with the artist on the making of this cover illustration is also included.

Analog art materials used in illustration making, including watercolors, colored pens, water-based markers, poster color, and alcohol markers, are featured. Materials for digital illustration making and desktop music (DTM) tutorials are also featured. We also introduce “Dream Photobooth”, an original animation by EITA.

●Cover: Wada Arco
Interview & Cover Illustration Making “SAI 2”
●Illustration Making, Product Trials, and Tutorials
Aone (Watercolors) / Shigure (STAEDTLER Pigment Brush Pen) / Natsume Lemon (Nicker Poster Colour) / Hiyoriko (Kuretake ZIG Kurecolor Fine & Brush) /
Maki Ashiya (Tonbow Pencil Water-based Graphic Marker ABT) / NORE (COPIC marker) / Tsukumi Bisu (CLIP STUDIO PAINT) / Desktop Music Tutorial ー Start Making Music!

●Interview
“Dream Photobooth”, an original animation by EITA
SS Gakuen Creator Competition Project & Posted Illustration Corner
Karin, Nathukiya Shion
●Illustration Series
yufushi, Nanakami Mana
●Illustrations
Mekyo, Umi nireno, Usagi Kame, Harunone, Kaori, Sanou, Sasakamaboko, 82, Setomi Yura, Mizutani Yutaka
●New & Popular Corner: Kunstkammer SS “Theme Idols”

Size: 257 × 225 mm
Pages: 184 pp. (145 pp. in Color)
Binding: Japanese
Price: ¥1,364 / $25.00 / £25.00
Language: Japanese
ISBN: 9784756259936
Publisher: PIE International

📖Japan Typography Annual 2025📖Asia/Oceania Release: Apr 24, 2025Featuring many excellent logos, visual identities, graph...
24/04/2025

📖Japan Typography Annual 2025📖

Asia/Oceania Release: Apr 24, 2025

Featuring many excellent logos, visual identities, graphics and packaging!!

Begun in 1969 as “The Japan Lettering & Typography Annual”, this year’s edition is the 46th volume and features 479 works carefully selected by a 13-member jury from a total of 2,045 entries. With works accepted from all over the world through a public call for submissions, judges chosen from association members and the previous year’s Grand Prix winner conducted a rigorous evaluation process to select one Grand Prix winner from all the entries, along with a “Best Work Award” in each category. A “Jury Award” is awarded to works or designers highly rated by the judges from their individual perspectives. This book offers an overview of the latest trends in typography through the 10 categories, including typefaces, logotypes and symbols, visual identity, graphics, editorial, research and experimentation and more. In particular, there are many works featured in the logo category, which received the most awards, as well as in the visual identity, graphics and packaging categories. This year’s Grand Prix was also the first to be selected from the “On-screen” category, making it well worth watching.

Size: 297×210mm / 11.7 × 8.3 in.
Pages: 288 pp. (Full Color)
Binding: Japanese
Price: ¥14,000
Language: Japanese
ISBN: 9784756259615
Publisher: PIE International
Author: Japan Typography Association

*Only available in Asia/Oceania.

📖Prism En Morikura Artworks📖Asia/Oceania Release: Apr 24, 2025Worldwide Release: Feb 3, 2026The second art book from En ...
24/04/2025

📖Prism En Morikura Artworks📖

Asia/Oceania Release: Apr 24, 2025
Worldwide Release: Feb 3, 2026

The second art book from En Morikura, the popular illustrator and character designer of virtual beings such as KizunaAI and vα-liv!

A collection of En Morikura’s “absolutely beautiful girl” creations! In addition to illustrations for the Virtual Beings KizunaAI and vα-liv from PROJECT IM@S, and the plastic model series “SOUSAI SHOJO TEIEN”, for which Morikura was also character designer, this book also features more than 240 full-color commercial and original works created since 2019!! Bringing together a collection of girls who will shine forever, this is a must-have art book for all fans.

Commercial Works Featured (partial list)
KiznaAi / Hatsune Miku-related illustrations / hololive / PROJECT IM@S va-liv
etc…

Size: 297 × 210 mm / 11.7 × 8.3 in.
Pages: 252 pp. (Full Color)
Binding: Japanese
Price: ¥3,400 / $45.00 / £35.00
Language: Japanese
ISBN: 9784756260055
Publisher: PIE International

🌟EVENT🌟24/7 TOMOWAKA will be available at Kinokuniya Booth in Sakuracon, an anime convention in Seattle, USA🇺🇸Not only t...
16/04/2025

🌟EVENT🌟
24/7 TOMOWAKA will be available at Kinokuniya Booth in Sakuracon, an anime convention in Seattle, USA🇺🇸
Not only the general edition but also the special edition (book + acrylic stand) and limited goods will be there✨
In addition, other PIE International titles will also be available❣️
If you are joining the convention, please visit the Kinokuniya booth📚

🗓️Sakuracon
April 18-20, 2025
At Seattle Convention Center Kinokuniya Booth (Booth No. 905)

📖24/7 TOMOWAKA
The first art collection from TOMOWAKA, who continues to draw fashionable artworks 24/7.

📖Painting the Worlds of Studio Ghibli
The definitive collection of background art from all of Studio Ghibli’s theatrical releases.

📖LAM Artworks IKADUCHI
The first art book by LAM, an illustrator who is active in a wide range of areas, including character design and visual work, book cover illustration, and more.

📖SEEKERS-Illustrative Storytelling Series
A collection of narrative illustrations and stories to enjoy MON’s immersive dark fantasy worldview.
🪐Special edition: Limited Variant Cover Signed Copy of SEEKERS+Limited Booklet+Art Cards×3 in Special Sleeve Case

📖Yukina Artworks & Fashion Sketches
The first illustration collection from Yukina, the illustrator who draws stylish characters.


📖MJ Illustrations Book 2025📖 is now available in Asia/Oceania!Asia/Oceania Release: Apr 12, 2025*Only available in Asia/...
14/04/2025

📖MJ Illustrations Book 2025📖 is now available in Asia/Oceania!

Asia/Oceania Release: Apr 12, 2025
*Only available in Asia/Oceania.

A file of the absolute best 203 illustrators!

MJ Illustrations is a private school run by the illustrator Toru Minegishi. Established in 2005, many of its graduates and current students are already working professionally as illustrators. This is the 12th issue since the MJ Illustrations Book began as an annual magazine. This 416-page volume features the works and profiles of 203 specially selected illustrators from among graduates and current students of MJ Illustrations.

Size: 257 × 182 mm / 10.1 × 7.2 in.
Pages: 416 pp. (Full Color)
Binding: Japanese
Price: ¥2,200
Language: Japanese
ISBN: 9784756260062
Publisher: PIE International

住所

2-32-4 Minami-Otsuka
Toshima, Tokyo
170-0005

営業時間

月曜日 09:30 - 18:30
火曜日 09:30 - 18:30
水曜日 09:30 - 18:30
木曜日 09:30 - 18:30
金曜日 09:30 - 18:30

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+81353954820

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＜Basic Information＞ PIE International is a publisher based in Tokyo, established in 1985.

We started publishing specializing books for graphic designers, and have expanded our area to wide-range, putting importance on the quality of visual image as below; 1.Graphic Design 2.Advertising 3.Japanese Culture (Traditional and contemporary) 4.Photography 5.Children's book 6.Comic P stands for Pretty I stands for Impressive E stands for Entertaining ＜Working environment＞ Our office is located in Otsuka, which was once a Karyukai (entertainment area) in the Edo Era about 200 years ago, and we have renovated the building which used to be a film processing company. About five minutes walk from Otsuka station of Toden Arakawa, the only tram in existence in Tokyo. Row of cherry blossoms trees along the street in front of our office is full bloom in spring, which is delight to the eyes. With such a casual and comfortable atmosphere in a downtown area rather than a hip and cool area in Tokyo, we are enjoying creating books for the people in the world.