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Pictoplasma Publishing, Berlin      April 2012   Peter Thaler, Lars Denicke   384   18,4 x 22,3 cm / 7.24 x 8.78 in   full colour,   special hardcover   978-3-942245-05-0   49,50 €* * incl. postage and packaging

THE LONG SOUGHT AFTER ORIGINAL IS BACK:

After the best-selling Character Encyclopaedia from 2006, Pictoplasma finally presents a brand new compilation with the latest works by the international protagonists and new talents in the field of character creation. From illustration and graphic design to fine and urban arts, toys and costumes, this is the unique sourcebook for anyone creative and seeking inspiration.
Special limited run, lovingly held together by character embossed leather!

>>> BUY THE CHARACTER COMPENDIUM

Building on the graphical roots of today’s character culture, the selection examines the essential qualities that enable these reduced character depictions to hit home with the universal power of anthropomorphic appeal.   

By sorting, clustering, cross-referencing and inter-linking the creations of a disparate scene of artists, the character compendium creates a unique cartography of the latest generations populating the character universe. Featuring more than 900 outstanding artworks and individual characters by 200 international artists, The Character Compendium is one of its kind, giving insight to the current trends in figurative design.

The Character Compendium features work by:
AJ Fosik, Raymond Lemstra, Julia Pott, James D Wilson, FriendsWithYou, Jon Fox, Florentijn Hofman, Felt Misstress, Sauerkids, Jon Burgerman, Julia Pott, Aaron Leighton, Gemma Correll, Jeanspezial, Amanda Visell, Brock Davis, Rilla Alexander, Andy Kehoe, Jordan Metcalf, Phunk Studio, Noferin, Hyein Lee, Nathan Jurevicius, Nina Braun, Sarah Illenberger, Tim Biskup, McBess, Ian Stevenson, Andy Rementer, Meni Tzima, TADO, Matias Vigliano, Osian Efnisien, Koralie, Joshua Ben Longo, Nick Sheehy, Kurt Separately, Garry Milne, Superdeux, Ben Newman, Paul Shih

and many, many more…

“The Ultimate Sourcebook of Character Design”
Trust me, I’m a Character Designer

“A vast collection of anthropomorphic individuals that beg to be engaged with.”
It’s Nice That

“Can you imagine what Microsoft might have created instead of their annoying paper clip if they had Pictoplasma at their fingertips?”
My Nuts are Your Nuts

“This … is what I have been looking for all my life.”
Jeff Koons