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Liam Wong: TO:KY:OO

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Liam Wong: TO:KY:OO is a visually stunning collection showcasing Wong's mastery of colour composition through evocative and timeless images of Tokyo. Thoughtfully art directed and printed to the highest standards, the book includes the first publication of the 45/90 font by Henrik Kubel and a detailed section revealing Wong's creative and technical photographic process, offering valuable insights into capturing and enhancing moments.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book will appeal to photography enthusiasts, fans of art direction, and admirers of atmospheric urban imagery, especially those fascinated by Tokyo and cyberpunk aesthetics.

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Liam Wong's bestselling debut monograph, a cyberpunk-inspired exploration of nocturnal Tokyo.

Liam Wong's bestselling debut monograph, a cyberpunk-inspired exploration of nocturnal Tokyo

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A testament to the art of colour composition, Liam Wong: TO:KY:OO—art directed by Wong himself and produced to the highest printing standard—brings together a complete and refined body of images that are evocative, timeless, and completely transporting. Rounding out the volume's special treatment is the first publication use of the 45/90 font, designed by Henrik Kubel, of London-based A2-TYPE.

The book also features a section that reveals the creative and technical process of Wong's method, from identifying the right scene to making a good composition, from capturing the essence of a moment to enhancing colour values and deepening an image's impact—insights that will be invaluable to admirers and photography enthusiasts alike.

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Critical acclaim highlights Wong's ability to transform midnight street scenes into cyberpunk dreamscapes, with comparisons to Ridley Scott's Blade Runner. Reviews praise the book as vibrant, seductive, and cinematic, capturing a romantic, sci-fi atmosphere that immerses readers in a neon-lit Tokyo like no other.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500545461

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 167 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 1020g

Pages: 264

About the Author

Liam Wong is an award-winning art director, currently based in Japan. Graphic designer, game developer and photographer, he is best known for defining, designing and directing visual identities and was listed as one of Forbes magazine's influential 30 under 30.

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