Hello Kitty, Hello Art! Hardcover – October 1, 2012

This book collects selected works from three exhibits organized in 2009 and 2010, commemorating the 35th birthday of Hello Kitty and the 50th anniversary of Sanrio (Sanrio was involved in planning these events). Most of the works include Kitty herself, but other Sanrio characters are also featured. Artists include some relatively well known (e.g., Gary Baseman, Luke Chueh, Mari Inukai) as well as many I was not familiar with. There are several nice short essays, on the history of Sanrio and Hello Kitty and on individual artists' relationships with the brand. The book concludes with several pages of photographs of tattoos created at the 2010 "Small Gift Miami" show, using custom flash created for the event based on Sanrio designs and American tattooing traditions. A page of temporary tattoos using some of this flash is included at the rear.The texts include some very nice, thoughtful considerations of "kawaii" (generally translated as "cuteness") in Japanese and international contexts - not extended or developed pieces, but nice short thoughts from some of the authors. Personally I find these more interesting and meaningful than most of the scholarly writings I've seen. I particularly liked AIKO's reflections on how Kitty serves as an anchor to home when she's abroad.Inevitably, given the number of artists involved, each reader will find some works more appealing and others less so. But I was struck by how few didn't do something for me, and there were a good dozen or more that I wish I could hang in my home. The book would be great for the coffee-table, but it's also worth giving some attention. I expect to return to it, again and again.

Beautiful book. Just lovely. Vividly colorful. Very happy with this purchase!

Amazing art book. And there’s art for the Sanrio friends too not just hello kitty

Saw this book included in an exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA. I wanted to buy it there! It was unavailable fr sale, so got a great deal here. Super happy!

The book is pretty huge and rather heavy, much to my surprise! It came nicely packed in a box. This is a real treat for all Hello Kitty fans, and is a good addition to my collection of Hello Kitty merchandise. There is a temporary tattoo included in the book (expires in 2014) but I can't bear to use it. It's a nice coffee table book and I am sure any avid Hello Kitty fan will not regret getting this!

This beautiful hard cover book is loaded with colorful images of Hello Kitty, Keroppi, Chococat, and many other Sanrio favorites! The artwork is incredible! I highly recommend Hello Kitty, Hello Art to all Hello Kitty fanatics! This book will not disappoint!

This is a very interesting compilation on Hello Kitty fan art from the Hello Kitty Hello Art! art exhibits. It was really cool to see different people's variations of Sanrio characters. If Sanrio characters make you happy, you'll enjoy this book.Really great quality photographs!

I love the book. I admit I've already seen it in stores, however, it's still awesome. Though when the book came there was a huge bend in the cover. I didn't send it back because I don't care too much, but it's still annoying.

For Hello Kitty and pop art fans. Contains more quantity than quality. I like it as a Hello Kitty fan, but i'm a little disappointed about the range of art... I expected more artists from various art styles and techniques. 95% of the book, is for children's books illustrators. Not enough grunge art for me I guess!

A beautifully laid out book, full of outstanding art and the history of Hello Kitty. My daughter loved it! A keeper.