Colour Dictionary Taisho Showa Era Color Manual Notebook CMYK Color Art Book Drawing Reference Book

Colour Dictionary Taisho Showa Era Color Manual Notebook – The Ultimate CMYK Reference for Artists & Designers

Step into Japan’s vibrant artistic heritage with the Colour Dictionary Taisho Showa Era Color Manual Notebook. This beautifully bound art book combines historic palettes from the Taisho and Showa periods with modern CMYK color theory, giving you a reliable drawing reference that bridges tradition and contemporary design.

Why This Colour Manual Stands Out

• Historical Accuracy: Curated color swatches from the Taisho (1912‑1926) and Showa (1926‑1989) eras, reproduced with meticulous fidelity.
• CMYK Ready: Every hue is paired with its exact CMYK values, making it effortless to translate inspiration into print or digital projects.
• Portable Notebook Format: Hardcover, lay‑flat binding and thick, bleed‑proof paper ideal for sketching, note‑taking, and color testing on the go.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for illustrators, graphic designers, fashion stylists, interior decorators, and anyone who needs a trustworthy color reference.
• Eco‑Friendly Production: Printed on FSC‑certified paper with soy‑based inks for a sustainable creative tool.

Key Features & Benefits

• 120+ curated color swatches with detailed CMYK, RGB, and HEX codes.
• Historical notes and cultural context for each palette, sparking creative storytelling.
• High‑contrast, matte finish pages that prevent glare and allow accurate color perception.
• Integrated blank grids and dotted pages for quick sketches, color mixing experiments, and project planning.
• Compact 8.5 × 11 in size – fits easily into bags, backpacks, or studio drawers.

Product Specifications

• Dimensions: 21 cm × 29.7 cm (A4)
• Pages: 256 (120 color pages + 136 blank/dotted pages)
• Cover: Hard, cloth‑wrapped, dust‑jacket
• Paper: 120 gsm acid‑free, matte, bleed‑proof
• ISBN‑13: 978‑1‑23456‑789‑0

Ideal For

Whether you’re designing a brand identity, painting a manga scene, or selecting fabrics for a fashion line, this manual provides a trusted color foundation. Use it as a daily sketchbook, a reference during client presentations, or a teaching aid in art classrooms.

Boost Your Creative Workflow

Integrate the Colour Dictionary Taisho Showa Era Color Manual Notebook into your creative process and enjoy faster color decisions, reduced trial‑and‑error, and a deeper connection to Japan’s rich visual legacy. Order now and bring the timeless hues of the Taisho and Showa periods into your modern projects.