I had to get this book after going to the Brooklyn museum exhibit. The price was incredible there and I was happily surprised to find it on Amazo nfor much cheaper! Thanks... great condition and speedy delivery

This book and the traveling retrospective show of Murakami's artwork shows the full scope and genius of his art. The pieces are entertaining and thought-provoking...here is finally an artist that is exiting to watch and see what he will come up with next. If Andy Warhol had lived into the 21st century this might have been where he'd have ended up. Murakami takes both the low to high concept, and the factory model to the next level. Most importantly: it's fun! The book is about as comprehensive as we're likely to get until an end of career survey comes many years later so this is the one to get.

As an artist, I originally purchased Copyright Murakami because I find his artwork technically impressive and socially valuable. His business approach has inspired me to look at art making and promotion differently. The book is essentially two books. The first half is of essays while the remainder is of high quality illustrations (in which many fold out). I found the essays, "Making Murakami" by Paul Schimmel and "Takashi Murakami: Company Man" by Scott Rothkopf to be the most informative and clearly written of the five essays. These two compositions clearly lay out Murakami's rise in the art world and his philosophy. I had to read the other three a couple of times to fully understand what the authors were trying to say. All of the essays are accompanied with additional photographs.

Although the original artwork sizes are listed in the back of the book, I think the viewing experience would be better if the proportions were listed next to the images. I grew tired of constantly referring to the back of the book to get a sense of a piece's size. Incidentally, the list of artwork in the back is not in the same sequence of how the work is laid out in the book. Having gone to the Brooklyn Museum exhibit, I understand how a sense of scale is important when viewing Murakami's work.

I think the book as a whole captured the on-going metamorphosis Murakami and his artwork (especially Mr. DOB) is experiencing. I have been enjoying this book ever since I ordered it on Amazon.

This a beautifully produced book with a great collection of Murakami images -- paintings, sculptures, etc., -- with some very interesting and accessible essays. It's an accompaniment to the @Murakami gallery show that was in Los Angeles and is now in Brooklyn through July. However, it clearly stands alone, and will last a long time on your coffee table or displayed in your home. If you like his stuff, this is the book to get. (and you might now understand "Super Flat" and "DOB"!)

I did like this book a lot w/ beautifull images & the glossy paper made the images look very vibrant & bright.very informative about the artists work .worth the price.

Echoing what other reviewers have said...saw this at the exhibit in LA in December 2007. I balked at the $65.00 price but was ultimately talked into buying it. Being able to inspect a sample copy in the museum reading room clinched the purchase as well.
Of course, if I would have known Amazon would have had it for $41 I would have waited, but I don't regret it.
Like many artists, some of Murakami's pieces need to be seen directly due to their size, precision or subtle treatments, but this book is an excellent substitute.

this is an excellent book especially if you are interested in art. this is traditional japanese pop art and yet also some untraditional japanese pop art . He is very unique but absolutely fabulous. This is a great book for an artist or photographer.
The work that he is doing is very unique and very exciting. This book has beautiful and totally awesome pictures. Thanks shara edwards

Besides the fact that this is the definitive overview of Murakami's oeuvre, this monograph is also a beautiful example of the art of bookmaking. Be sure to take the dust jacket off to admire the binding. Kudos to designer Lorraine Wild.

This book is fantastic. The colour plates are gorgeous and like a halucination...I saw this for twice the price in Los Angeles and barely resisted it. Ordered it on line for 1/2 the price, and It's worth double...The commentary complement the clour plates well, and if you're interested in Murakami and looking for a comprehensive insight, then this is the tomb for you!
Julian Way