Popular picture book author Naoko Machida has released her long-awaited art book! Includes a new mini picture book (8 pages)
Naoko Machida is a popular picture book author. With works characterized by meticulous detail and bold compositions, she creates a profound world of picture books. Starting with the ghost story picture book "Iru no Inai no" co-authored with Natsuhiko Kyogoku, she has released a series of acclaimed works. In Taiwan, she has also published Chinese versions of two highly popular cat picture books, "The Cat Who Stays Home" and "The Cat Without a Name."
Machida's motto is "A cat at every opportunity." Even in seemingly unrelated stories such as fairy tales and the Tono Monogatari, if you look closely, cats appear as supporting characters. In recent years, she has illustrated numerous cat-themed picture books, captivating readers with her delicate brushwork. The cats depicted in her picture books are meticulously rendered, from their fur to their movements, revealing her keen observational skills from living with cats daily and her deep affection for them.
This book features picture book illustrations, illustrations, and original artworks from her debut work to her latest!
