Making the "Tokyo Storefronts" BOOK #01

[@Rebikbok]

oh my gosh im already so excited for this book!

[@ashiyakisaart]

Hello, Matt! I'm your big fan for years now and I really REALLY want to buy the book! But it seems like Amazon is not working for my country (or charge an unexpected amount of money for the shipping, sometimes 8x more than the actual product), so please, can you sell the books in your tictail shop as well? At least some pieces, or just sell it directly? D:

[@mattjabbar]

I will probably do something like that when the book is out :)

[@VishalNamani]

ashiyaart I'm a big fan of yours 😉

[@ashiyakisaart]

Oh my god I will be so happy and thankful then! Thank you very much for your reply!

[@ashiyakisaart]

haha thank you ❤

[@yapfeicheng]

ashiyaart i love both of you(●'◡'●)ﾉ❤

[@Origini6]

I'm so excited about this!!!!

[@Ruffy94cos]

This book was the best purchase ever! What a great artist! I also love that is written in Japanese as well. Every illustration in the book looks so good and detailed that it is hard to go to the next page. Thank you for your work you spend in making this masterpiece.

[@jayyylin]

Your voice is very calming, it matches your videos

[@yellpatzy2764]

I want you so bad to be my mentor. Teach me all the watercolor technics. I've learn so much with your videos !!

[@mattjabbar]

I’m glad you find the videos I make helpful!

[@Moontess]

Can't wait!!

[@cks1325]

Really enjoyed your sharing of the process of sketching to painting the pictures! Thank you!

[@shibakaneki555]

preorder done! can't wait!

[@mattjabbar]

Thank you so much!

[@yoruneko34]

Dude you have a great skin seriously

[@Dylb0]

yoruneko34 Did you mean skill...

[@mattjabbar]

Thanks!

[@yoruneko34]

Mateusz Urbanowicz skill is obvious, I meant skin!

[@atelierourso4459]

Preordered the book. Good luck with all the 40 illustrations ; that's a lot of work in such a short amount of time.

[@weisionglee360]

Finally! I have been looking forward to a book with your wonderful works!

[@KriptalDesign]

I came across your work yesterday and today I put in some artist research on you for my college work. I love your stuff man they are amazing.

[@DennisCNolasco]

Great video Mateusz! Glad you show us the behind the scenes of your book 😊

[@Nianiani]

your collection of store fronts is sooo amazing! u inspire me to much to paint!!!

[@Ruffy94cos]

Looks gorgeous. Just ordered it

[@ismaeleduardo5480]

Hey Mateusz! I've been following this channel of yours for some time now. I must say that I really enjoy learning with you and I really appreciate your work. You're great! I've just received your book "Tokyo Strorefronts", and man, let me tell you, it is gorgeous! A pleasure to watch closely and with such detail! I'm so happy I got it! I wish you success and I hope that you keep uploading great content and sharing your experience and knowledge with us. Congrats

[@erldraws1542]

This is so amazing and so satisfying to watch! Japanese structures are really interesting subjects to paint.. Hopefully I could go back in Japan this year.. But maybe, I'll visit Osaka this time..

[@AlexStrook]

YES ! I already have a few prints and hanged them in my house (looks amazing!), I was waiting for this book! This series is the main inspiration for a 3d project i am doing Btw, I love the font use for the english text on the cover, it fits perfectly with the artworks

[@souhire8]

aaaah just finished the video, what an incredible piece! can't wait for the book!

[@sergiuszurbanowicz4454]

I really like the way this movie was made! The illustration is great! As always! :)

[@monpp7329]

So happy to see your works gonna be released as a book! No doubt and take my money XD

[@princelingmarshmallow1260]

I am so, so, so excited for this! Also, it's always good to see your face, Mateusz :)

[@Amira-od6ul]

Hello there! I just found your channel and I absolutely ADORE your work!! Please post more videos! You really are a true artist. You inspire me to use more color.

[@mattjabbar]

Thank you so much, I'm glad I can make stuff that inspires you!

[@qingqang8954]

so beautiful

[@cin2155]

Oh my gosh, I will try my best to get my hands on a copy 😧✨💞 just in a bit of a pinch since I just paid rent. Seriously, you are a wonder 👍 so lovely to wake up to this video in the morning. Thank you!

[@tartagliasjigglydworshipper]

yay! i'm so excited and so happy for you! i'm definitely getting a copy 💕

[@DinaNorlund]

Preordered! Super excited for this book, I absolutely adore your storefront watercolour paintings

[@mattjabbar]

Thank you so much!

[@thijsbakker0103]

Preordered it as soon as i found this video. your art is so good

[@shiela723]

Ah I've been waiting for this for such a long time

[@ophelie.gabriella]

Even the rough coloring on procreate is already beautiful. Very inspiring man 👍 Cheers from southeast asia

[@vagnerotero]

Gosto muito dos seus vídeos e também do seu estilo de desenho e pintura. .. Obrigado por postar!

[@EveBolt]

I don't think I've ever preordered something so fast! Really excited to see the final book and all the art within! :)

[@mattjabbar]

Thank you!

[@stephanie8009]

Your storefront video is what got me to subscribe. I wasnt aware you were making a book. Im happy for you and would love to purchase it. PS I like the night series as well. 😊

[@elgabenedicta]

Congratulations on your book! 👏👏

[@ellaconner9452]

Lovely

[@qiweiwang6477]

I have this book. Ilike it very much.Very interesting.

[@xiaofha]

Congrats! Good luck with the pre-orders. :)

[@whererandomthingshappen9031]

I love your house very natural

[@llc8575]

Bootiful

[@firecloud6503]

I need this book! Your illustrations look so beautiful~

[@hakurikoh]

great job man!!!

[@JanineA]

SO EXCITED FOR THIS! :) hope you can sell it on other sites too! idk if we can preorder/order from amazon japan outside japan :(

[@mattjabbar]

You can, though you will have to set up an account on Japanese Amazon first. You can switch the interface of Amazon JP to English so it’s easier to use! Unfortunately this is something in the Japanese publishing business - I’m negotiation making the book available on US Amazon and other websites but it’s proving difficult. Probably it will appear there some time after it’s published and printed if US publishing company picks it up.

[@ChaoticGoodRadio]

Amazing! I love your work dude. very tempted to order the book! looks great!

[@FrederickCristofer24]

why are you so good at coloring , man . . . .. i mean, every watercolor painting you made is absolutely worth to buy omg. i wonder is it about the skills, or it is just because your brush and paint is really well made :D :D :D just kidding. looking forward for the next artwork, mateusz.

[@leeangold59]

Pre-ordered! Despite the low sticker price, it came out a bit on the pricier side with shipping and duty to Canada, but still a steal at under $40 :)

[@mattjabbar]

Thank you so much!

[@melocotonki]

This is so exciting! I've following the series since you started and I'll love to own a copy, I'm going to preorder as soon as I can :) Congratulations, this is awesome!

[@mattjabbar]

Thank you!

[@MsEmmaGoss]

Would pre-order but cannot do it from the UK Amazon and of course I can't log onto the Japanese Amazon - hopefully in the future you'll release worldwide.

[@Lutwkelcaus7474]

need a different account for amazon japan, a new account and they do ship to UK

[@mattjabbar]

Unfortunately you need a separate account, but you can switch the interface of Amazon JP to English so it’s easier to use! Unfortunately this is something in the Japanese publishing business - I’m negotiation making the book available on US Amazon and other websites but it’s proving difficult. Probably it will appear there some time after it’s published and printed if US publishing company picks it up.

[@LauraGargiulo]

I'm waiting for news about it!!

[@azizididie6150]

i love it..

[@fufufuaru]

Really excited to get the book! Testing colors digitally is a great idea, I'm gonna try that for complicated pieces. side note: I love the large windows infront of your desk. I can only wish to have the same set up ;_;

[@haiyenhoang5420]

A fan from Vietnam, I really love your art works, it's kinda difficutl for me to buy one, not only the shipping but also the exchange rate. But, still gonna try my best to get one of your copy.

[@galyu37]

I really want to buy it ! I just hope I won't have to pay too much money for the shipping. The painting is this video is so beautiful, I love your work !

[@lyfscmplxkrs3249]

Hello Matt, Loving your style of art! I accidentally stumbled on your channel when looking for Hayao Miyazaki's colour pallete :) . I love Japanese animation ,especially the ones that have art like Miyazaki's movies . Really exited for your book! Could you please sell your book on Book Depository too? they ship books to a lot of countries! Just a suggestion as there may be a lot of factors to consider while selling your book of course :) I really admire your work and you provide a good inspiration for beginner artists like me! Thanks for your videos and sharing your talents with us :) Cheers!

[@mattjabbar]

It's more up to my publisher right now. I guess there will be more selling options when the book will be actually published and printed.

[@erikatlatelpa922]

Make a Japan Amazon account! They ship nearly everywhere and have English translations for shipping. Also accepts English searches.

[@souhire8]

!!!! congratulations on the book. I'm going to try and figure out how amazon works so I can buy it :-) I don't stay in Japan, so I hope it works! woohoo! press on Matt!

[@mattjabbar]

Thank you! Just switch. The language to English and you should be able to do it!

[@whoisthis345]

This is so beautiful I tried to draw it and it turned out amazing 💜💜

[@artistaroundtheblock2047]

Salma A. Oh cool 😎

[@therocket6923]

i allready preorder !!

[@mattjabbar]

Thank you!!

[@기치타는승우]

와...대박이에요 구독했어요!! goodgood!!

[@BrodyBaddis]

Australian fan here. Would love to pick up from an English texted source (I can't read Japanese sorry). Best of luck for this book. Your channel is heaps helpful.

[@mortonsalt5055]

I'm having a similar problem, could you have them also put it on us amazon? i think it would reach a much wider audience that way as your viewers are from many places, i understand if it is difficult due to distribution, but just on japanese amazon is limiting for many fans.

[@littleclownfrosty]

In the bottom of the amazon page there's a globe icon, you can change it to english, the problem is creating another amazon account for the japan website.

[@mattjabbar]

You can switch the interface of Amazon JP to English so it’s easier to use! Unfortunately this is something in the Japanese publishing business - I’m negotiation making the book available on US Amazon and other websites but it’s proving difficult. Probably it will appear there some time after it’s published and printed if US publishing company picks it up.

[@constancechu4163]

If you change the Amazon.jp website to english and create a new account, there AmazonGlobal shipping that can ship internationally, although any Free Standard shipping offers dont apply to international. You can also find out the shipping rates to your country on the website.

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

Another Aussie here! I was using Google Chrome and when I tried translating it, I got an error message saying that Chrome cannot translate this page. So... then I tried +Little Clown Frosty 's suggestion of clicking on the Globe icon at the bottom of the page, and it worked!! Just wish that I didn't have to create a 4th Amazon account - would be so nice if Amazon made a global login. Edit PS.. after all that, I get right to the end of the shopping cart process and... "We are unable to ship items from amazon.co.jp to Australian shipping addresses." *big sigh*

[@jasminedete6699]

I bought the book for the aquarelle. It is very beautiful. But I would like to see how do you paint in a slow way please . Thank you

[@deeska8775]

Can you already tell how detailed the historical informations concerning the shops will be? Some context definately gives even more value despite the beauty of your illustrations. And, it would be nice too if you would write an intro for the book about the background of this project, what impact the project has/had on you and why you thought it was important to make a book like this. Cheers and congrats

[@mattjabbar]

Deeska This is a nice idea. I will write something like that for the book. The historical background is just a simple one, we will focus more on the interesting points of each shop explaining a little how it’s supposed to be used, why it’s shaped like that etc. This is basically an art-book more than architectural album.

[@OrionModgur]

Oh yeah! I'm so happy! Take my money! You have a pre-order here!

[@mattjabbar]

Thank you!

[@Sandrinesgallery]

This is going to be an amazing book! I really hope it will be available in the US.

[@Sandrinesgallery]

Never mind, I was able to create an account in the Japanese Amazon, and pre-ordered your book. I can't wait!!!!!

[@mattjabbar]

Thank you!!

[@Sandrinesgallery]

My copy arrived yesterday, it only took TWO DAYS to arrive to the US East Coast from Japan!! I'm amazed!! I'm even more amazed by your book, it's more that I expected. So much information, so many details. Your work is amazing, thank you for sharing. I like it so much, I decided to make a review for it on my channel.

[@yvonnecarpenter2957]

Matt, how can i NOT get this book, lol! I love your art style, the way you explain things, and of course, I am absolutely hooked on your store front series! I have a large print of one of them and also another large print from another one of your illustrations. I need more prints for sure!!! Just pre-ordered your book at Amazon Japan. For USA buyers, in case you are wondering, you can get an Amazon Japan account and the book can be pre-ordered - the book is about $22 and shipping is about $9. I can hardly wait! Can you print it faster???? It says delivery is predicted to be Feb 17, 2018 :-) Btw, if you are looking for ideas in videos for Patreons ( I am a supporter too!) , i would love to see how you decide and apply the shades and shadow so your illustrations. Thanks!!

[@mattjabbar]

Thank you very much! And thanks for the video idea, I might answer it in lenght during a QA session.

[@faithfullmess]

A book!! Awesome!! Any chance for a coloring book in the near future or will there be a few pages to color in this book? Thanks - Faith

[@mattjabbar]

That's an interesting idea I will have to look into it!

[@faithfullmess]

Mateusz Urbanowicz awesome! I think it would really benefit us and you if you had just a few line arts and asked fans and followers to finish the painting and share on social media with a hashtag that references the book title. 💗 It works!! Love what you’re doing, I’ll support it either way! - Faith

[@angelarafael9875]

i love this series...well pretty much anythi g you create :) Just curious if it could be shipped overseas?im from the philippines and i think some items on amazon cant be shipped overseas?thank you!

[@mattjabbar]

You can boy on Amazon JP from many places, but the book will be available also on Amazon US and some other stores selling Japanese books. I just don’t know when.

[@OrangeEBIL]

Is there anyway to get this book on US Amazon? I'll preorder it in a heartbeat.

[@mattjabbar]

You can preorder on Amazon JP from US, just have to set up an account. Unfortunately this is something in the Japanese publishing business - I’m negotiation making the book available on US Amazon and other websites but it’s proving difficult. Probably it will appear there some time after it’s published and printed if US publishing company picks it up.

[@bodypheo]

It looks amazing. So shut up and get my money....

[@bodypheo]

BTW will it be possible to buy in Europe as is(with japanese text)? or it is just a Japan release?

[@aliceinwonderlandd3835]

No ebook on amazon kindle store?

[@mattjabbar]

No plans on a digital edition yet.

[@RachelLevitte]

I want to order the book but how do I buy it in regular western American?

[@mattjabbar]

You will have to (unfortunately) set up an account on Japanese Amazon - then you will be able to pre-order! You can switch the interface of Amazon JP to English so it’s easier to use!

[@Floo42]

Your work is amazing ! I will go in Osaka in April, where can i get it ? Can i buy it in a book store ? Thx !

[@mattjabbar]

It it will be after April 17 (the book’s release date) then yes :)

[@Floo42]

Perfect ! Thanks !

[@friednoodles1381]

How can I buy this book?!

[@teaanjay]

Omggggggg i want it

[@maiichuu]

Hello ! I wanted to pre-order the book but it says that it is out of stock ... does that mean i won't be able to order it at all ? Btw you're art is really amazing, I really like the way you color your paintings ^^

[@mattjabbar]

we are updating the book with some pre-order bonus content so please check in a day or two it should be up again, I will tell more in next video.

[@289greg]

Will your book be available on canadian amazon? I would love to buy it!!

[@mattjabbar]

Unfortunately this is something in the Japanese publishing business - I’m negotiation making the book available on other Amazon versions and other websites but it’s proving difficult. Probably it will appear there some time after it’s published and printed if an US (for example) publishing company picks it up. But I don’t know If and when.

[@mattjabbar]

PS you can preorder on the Japanese Amazon from outside of Japan. Just set up an account :)

[@Sheerinertia]

Any chance of a re print, digital version?

[@mattjabbar]

Reprint is already being sold, and there is a Kindle digital version on the Japanese Amazon

[@YellowMelle]

Do you have an idea of how many pages will the book have when it's finished?

[@mattjabbar]

We think that the book should have about 120 pages when finished :)

[@angbeebee1]

Hi Mateusz, I'm interested in buying the book. Any plans for making it available internationally or on amazon.com?

[@angbeebee1]

Thanks Yasmine S.. I shall give it a try :)

[@mattjabbar]

Hi! Unfortunately I don’t know if or when it will be available on other Amazon versions of other websites. For now you can preorder the book even if you live outside of Japan. Here is a guide on how to do it. Sorry for the trouble! cdn.halcyonrealms.com/japan/how-to-order-from-amazon-japan-a-detailed-buying-guide/

[@angbeebee1]

No worries. I will try to do that. Thank you Mateusz and congrats on the new book!

[@angbeebee1]

Hi Mateusz, I just followed the steps and pre-ordered the book on Amazon japan. Thank you for the link.

[@DmytroSlyusar]

Sorry if I missed it but can I order it form any other amazon so it can be delivered to eastern europe or is it just for japan now?

[@mattjabbar]

From what I know, yes, you can preorder from Europe (and other places) on Japanese Amazon. Just switch the language to English, set up an account (EU or US Amazon account won’t work) and preorder :) Unfortunately I don’t know when or if the book will be on other Amazon versions.

[@DmytroSlyusar]

Mateusz Urbanowicz thank you, I'll try

[@IamKnotsAccount]

I would love to pre order the book. But the page is in Japanese, not surprising. Can I click to change the language of the page or will the book come out in american or even better UK amazon? And lastly does japanese amazon ship to europe?

[@mattjabbar]

From what I know, yes, you can preorder from Europe on Japanese Amazon. Just switch the language to English, set up an account (EU Amazon account won’t work) and preorder :) Unfortunately I don’t know when or if the book will be on Amazon US.

[@mattjabbar]

Thank you very much!

[@Dylb0]

Hey Mateusz, I have 2 questions about your comic book. 1. Is it going to be released in English? 2. Are we allowed to know any of the story?

[@mattjabbar]

1. Yes, “Yuragi” will be released digitally in English, Japanese and maybe in Polish. 2. It’s a story about a young writer who does something stupid to get more talent :) it’s a short story so I can not spoil a lot.

[@maybetomorrow31]

I need this... please add it onto US Amazon somehow!

[@mattjabbar]

Thanks for all the comment answers :)

[@mattjabbar]

Hi! Unfortunately I don’t know if or when it will be available on other Amazon versions of other websites. For now you can preorder the book on Japanese Amazon, even if you live outside of Japan. Here is a guide on how to do it. Sorry for the trouble! cdn.halcyonrealms.com/japan/how-to-order-from-amazon-japan-a-detailed-buying-guide/

[@MacD1074]

Hello Mateusz. I would like to pre-order your book. How much does it cost to buy and then ship to Canada?

[@mattjabbar]

MacD1074 I don’t know the exact value but it should be about 28AUD for book and about 20 for shipping.

[@MacD1074]

Thanks Mateusz.

[@Lutwkelcaus7474]

is this first book for your art work's collection ?

[@mattjabbar]

Yes, this will be the first book containing only my art.

[@Lutwkelcaus7474]

already pre-order

[@BudgetChaos]

Hi Matt I got a little problem when I pre-order your book )X I had pre-order it a while back but it seem amazon cancel my order. How do I order your book again? You also mention something about people who pre-order get some kinda bonus??? Did i miss the bonus cause of this? ):

[@mattjabbar]

I’m sorry about this it seems that few people had problems with payment on Amazon.jp the book version bundled with the stickers is sold out I’m afraid so you can only order the regular one. Sorry! :( PS there are other online stores selling the book (like Tokyo Otaku Mode or CD Japan) so maybe look at other stores.

[@BudgetChaos]

I cry many tears I really love stickers ಥ_ಥ

[@rafaarmi5087]

a lot of effort on your videos.

[@Emillu]

I pre-ordered the book so fast I had to stop the video as soon as you said it was on amazon! I can't WAIT! Also for anyone else wanting to *pre-order* but doesn't know how to navigate the amazon jp website, here is a good guide! - cdn.halcyonrealms.com/japan/how-to-order-from-amazon-japan-a-detailed-buying-guide/

[@mattjabbar]

Thank you so much! Also thanks for the link, it will come in useful!

[@erikatlatelpa922]

Will buy!!!!! Do you have a twitter? I'd love to show you it when it arrives.

[@mattjabbar]

Yes, I’m on twitter @gommatt

[@vacheliiyer5723]

Please add this to wordery as well since the shipping intl will be too high to my country.

[@mattjabbar]

I am negotiating with my publisher on adding the book to other Amazon verisions and other websites (like wordery) but I don’t know if or when it will be possible.

[@Theocita]

What kind of paper you use?

[@mattjabbar]

Holbein Waterford cold pressed 300g/m watercolor paper for all the paintings in this book

[@Theocita]

Mateusz Urbanowicz thank you

[@Theocita]

Mateusz Urbanowicz Do you use the same paper for your comic? Or is your comic all digital?

[@vfxartds]

This is all excellent news. Ganbatte kudasai. and two q: 1) since you have so many paintings to come, will you be location scouting for some later in the fall or winter? 2) !! Does anyone have any advice on ordering from amazon.jp? My CU won't allow purchases in Japan...? (I've been fighting with them over this for a loooong time)

[@mattjabbar]

vfxartds Thank you! 1) we already scouted about half of the new stores so we will be still going for 2, 3 location hunting sessions! The sooner the better though :) 2) I’m sorry but because the publisher is a Japanese company for now we can only put the book on Japanese Amazon. It probably will appear on other web stores after it’s printed, but I don’t know exactly if or when.

[@frankamuller1500]

I hope I can order your book some day, but I'm from Germany, so it is a bit difficult... 😢

[@mortonsalt5055]

you said these pieces take a lot of time. can you give a rough estimate for the time? i would like to learn this type of illustration, but i worry i cannot get so good or will make a lot of mistakes.

[@mattjabbar]

Now, I got used to paint these I can usually do 1 per day if it’s not really complicated.

[@sunnyiuw_5972]

Your accent is so cute! I really like it....though i wish i ould buy it😍😗😢

[@neueyork]

How can I get this in Canada??

[@mattjabbar]

I know that people ordered it from Amazon JP from Canada. You can also wait until it’s available on different stores when it’s finally published. :)

[@donallen7269]

Brilliant,,,,,,,but would we expect anything else?

[@Tikkibombom]

Love! Love! Love! Can I order it from India?

[@mattjabbar]

Sanjhiya Mayekar I think that you can. Just set up an account on Japanese Amazon and try it.

[@santiagopazvelasco243]

un STUDIO TOUR POR FAVOR !!!!!!!

[@mattjabbar]

Haha, I will have to do one soon! :)

[@TrungLe-in8ez]

Vẽ đẹp quá 😊

[@LadyOdow]

amazon japan T_T Would be nice if you had a storeenvy or something, i would love it so much if i could buy print of those art, they would look so great on a wall

[@littleclownfrosty]

He has a society6, check his channel page for the s6 logo, there you can buy art prints of the 10 original storefronts and several others from other series he has uploaded

[@LadyOdow]

Oh yeah it was so small i never notice it !! thank you ! :D