A mook (magazine-book) titled `Yazawa Ai ‘NANA’ no Sekai` (The World of Yazawa Ai’s *NANA*), which delves into the manga *NANA* with abundant visuals, is set to be released on August 7th.
This book is published to commemorate the 40th anniversary of author Yazawa Ai-sensei’s artistic career and the 25th anniversary of *NANA*’s serialization. It thoroughly explores the world of the work through fashion, music, interviews, and more. Even before its release, it has garnered significant attention, leading to an unusual pre-release reprint decision.
One of the key highlights, sure to make *NANA* fans salivate, is the collection of precious, never-before-seen materials. With the full cooperation of author Yazawa Ai-sensei and Shueisha, the publisher of *NANA*, the book features previously unreleased rough sketches and production materials.
Furthermore, a special feature titled `Yazawa Ai o Shiru ‘110 no Shitsumon’` (110 Questions to Know Yazawa Ai) presents a comprehensive Q&A session spanning 12 rich pages, filled with insights into Yazawa Ai-sensei’s current life and her thoughts on her works. Additionally, `Yazawa Ai ga Kataru ‘Sakuga no Himitsu’` (Yazawa Ai Reveals ‘The Secrets of Her Art’) unveils original manuscripts from her creative process for the very first time.
The foreword for this book was penned by novelist Tsujimura Mizuki-sensei. The writing team is also robust, featuring other contributors who deeply love *NANA*, such as actress Nakata Kurumi.
Moreover, the book features a diverse array of articles that delve deeply into the culture that enriches *NANA*’s world. It explores the world of London punk, including “Sex Pistols” whom the characters admired, and the fashion realm, such as Vivienne Westwood, all with expert commentary.
Yazawa Ai ‘NANA’ no Sekai – Product Overview
Table of Contents
- Special Frontispiece Pin-up
NANA Illustration Gallery with Yazawa Ai-sensei’s Art Commentary - Foreword
“Our Standard” Given by Yazawa Ai-sensei’s Works (Text by Tsujimura Mizuki-sensei) - Special Features
- 110 Questions to Know Yazawa Ai-sensei
- Yazawa Ai-sensei Reveals ‘The Secrets of Her Art’
- Introduction to NANA
Depicting the Dreams and Realities of Two Girls Sharing the Same Name – A “Legendary Shoujo Manga” Symbolizing the 2000s
NANA Character Relationship Chart & Character Encyclopedia - Journey Through NANA with its Characters
- 1. Komatsu Nana: Hachi’s Fashion, Wavering Between Trends and Conservatism
- 2. Oosaki Nana: Seeing Nana’s Phantom in “Girls’ Punk,” a Movement that Spearheaded UK Punk
- 3. Honjou Ren: Sid Vicious as a Fashion Icon, and His Way of Life
- 4. Terashima Nobuo: The Culture of “Punk” as Seen Through Johnny Rotten-esque Fashion
- 5. Takagi Yasushi: “Rude Boys” and “Skins.” Yasushi, a Man Seen Through British Youth Fashion
- 6. Okazaki Shinichi: Shin’s “Lip Chain” and Body Modification
- 7. Ichinose Takumi: Takumi and Malcolm McLaren. What are the Common Denominators for the Creators of Bands?
- Critique: London Punk and the Era of “Sex Pistols”
- Everyone Donning Their Battle Attire – The Eternal Vivienne Westwood
- NANA, Shiina Ringo, and “The Seventh Month of 1999”
- NANA as Seen in the Lineage of “Jyoukyou Monogatari” (Tales of Moving to Tokyo)
- Why Did the Live-Action Film NANA Become an Epoch-Making Work?
- Column: Deep Dive into NANA
- Endou Shouji and Grunge Fashion
- Room 707 and New York’s “Chelsea Hotel”
- “Gothic Lolita” and Music that Saved Uehara Misato (Tsutsuki Mai)
- “Layla” and Persian Literature
- Ren’s Beloved Car: The 1965 Shelby GT350
- NANA and Me
Actress Nakata Kurumi: “I Learned Both Fashion and Music from *NANA* — It’s the Standard for My Life.” - Map of Masterpieces
Walking Through 1970s London, the Cradle of “Punk Spirit” - Visiting the Stages of the Masterpiece
Nana and Hachi’s 20-Year-Old “Tokyo” Life - Yazawa Ai-sensei: Data on First Appearance in Magazines & First Collected Volumes for All Works / Brief Chronology
Bibliographic Information
Series: Bessatsu Taiyou Taiyou no Chizu Chou (Separate Volume Taiyou: Map Book of Taiyou)
Edited by: Taiyou no Chizu Chou Editorial Department
Text by: Uno Koremasa, Okazaki Takeshi, Onohara Noriko, Satou Seijirou, Sugiyama Ryouichi, Taguchi Tetsuya
Release Date: August 7, 2025
Binding: B5 / 112 Pages / Softcover / All Color
Price: 1,650 Yen (10% Tax Included)
ISBN: 978-4-582-94634-5
Publisher: Heibonsha
Website: https://www.heibonsha.co.jp/book/b665159.html
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