With wit, a playful sense of humor, and the colored pencils of his kit, Florent Chavouet sets aside the question of urban ugliness or beauty and captures the Japanese essence of a great city. Realistically rendered city views or posters of pop stars contrast with cartoon sketches of iconic objects or droll vignettes, like a housewife walking her pet pig and a Godzilla statue in a local park.
This stunning book records the city that he got to know during his adventures, a gritty, vibrant place, full of ordinary people going about their daily lives. Each day he would set forth, with a pouch full of colored pencils and a sketchpad, to visit different neighborhoods.
Tokyo on Foot by Florent Chavouetįlorent Chavouet, a young graphic artist, spent six months exploring Tokyo while his girlfriend interned at a company there. Florent Chavouet Tuttle Publishing Softcover 22.95 978-4-80531137-0 Drawing is a solitary activity. I like this book so much because it is very unique, showcases they artistic skill of the author and offers a genuine peek into the life of someone living in Tokyo and Tokyo life itself. Florent Chavouet, a young graphic artist, spent six months exploring Tokyo while his girlfriend interned at a company there. I have reviewed some great Japan related books over the years but “ Tokyo on Foot” may be my favourite Tokyo related book ever.
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