Ai Yazawa — Nana 1st Illustrations

2004, First Edition, Japan

‘NANA’ is a cult-classic manga and anime from the early 2000s, written and illustrated by the genius Ai Yazawa — who is also popular with her works ‘Paradise Kiss’ and ‘Kagen No Tsuki’. Nana is a story made for everyone. From fashion and music lovers, music lovers.

Published in 2004 — Nana 1st Illustrations is an artbook of Yazawa’s drawings of the beloved series. You will see many different art styles, color pops, and all characters. You will feel one step closer to Nana and Yazawa’s talented mind.

"Twenty years ago, when I aspired to be a professional manga artist, I could not find work because of my "terrible drawings" (words of an editor)! To be honest, I'm still not good at drawing, but I love doing it and I dedicate myself to the drawing every day. Thank you so much for having bought this book, I've worked hard, hope you find what you seek!"

—Ai Yazawa's beginning message