--- product_id: 6843393 title: "Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist Paperback – December 1, 2009" brand: "andrew osmond" price: "€ 1906.71" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/6843393-satoshi-kon-the-illusionist-paperback-december-1-2009 store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist Paperback – December 1, 2009 **Brand:** andrew osmond **Price:** € 1906.71 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist Paperback – December 1, 2009 by andrew osmond - **How much does it cost?** € 1906.71 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/6843393-satoshi-kon-the-illusionist-paperback-december-1-2009) ## Best For - andrew osmond enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted andrew osmond brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist Paperback – December 1, 2009 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51eLlZN8JyL.jpg) ![Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist Paperback – December 1, 2009 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51d2iVFSYfL.jpg) ![Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist Paperback – December 1, 2009 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cD9QMGhtL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SATOSHI KON! *by P***K on September 30, 2013* the loss of Satoshi Kon from the anime ranks is felt deeply- though Makato Shinkai is looked upon as a spiritual successor he is not quite the same. This book helps bring some elements in perspective. I would like to see Paranoia Agent finally get a re-release- but hey - that's the problem with copyright- the owner dies and the last copyright holding company is out of business and we are left losing out on a masterpiece work.his last work - dreaming machine will probably never be published- though one of his coworkers promised to - not enough was done prior to Satoshi Kon's death-i am afraid if we see anything it will be an unfinished work- and we will be left wondering where he would have taken us if he was still alive ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must for Kon fans *by A***R on March 15, 2010* Satoshi Kon is easily one of my favorite filmmakers. He's one of the rare types that can tell any style of story and make it uniquely his.Andrew Osmond's book The Illusionist details this one of a kind filmmaker and his works.If you're not familiar with Kon's work you may want to rent some before reading, since much of this book is simply an in-depth dissection of his stories.The book is broken into 6 parts- one for Kon's early life and career and one for each of his films and TV series. Each work has a brief summary, a plot breakdown, a more detailed analysis and a sidebar of interesting facts.Personally, I would have liked more insight into Kon himself and less plot breakdowns of his films, all of which I've seen multiple times. There's not much of a point in this book catering to anyone but established fans, so you might as well not talk much about things people already knowI at least would like to have seen pictures of Kon's actual drawings rather than just screen-caps and promo stills.I will say the book prompted me to rewatch Millennium Actress for the first time in quite a while as well as try to purchase the now hard to come by DVDs of Paranoia Agent. So even though I would have liked to see this book done differently, it has made me better appreciate one of my favorite filmmakers. So if you're already a big fan of Satoshi Kon, this book may be right up your alley. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Informative but superficial *by K***D on June 12, 2018* This book gives a very informative rundown of information about Kon's films, and it's worthwhile if you want to flesh out your understanding of the films' production histories. It does this job quite well. The tone of the book is very shallow though, and at times unprofessional.It would have been preferable if Osmond had simply reported the facts, but instead he adds his own very superficial commentary as if he were an expert. It is particularly grating when he nitpicks pointlessly about the fantasy logic of ghosts in Paranoia Agent, or when he harps narrow-mindedly about how Perfect Blue doesn't conform to American feminist politics. His occasional inane attempts at humor further show his lack of commitment towards intelligent analysis.That said, despite its shoddy writing style (which would be more appropriate for a blog than a published book), this book is a useful quick read that provides a convenient string of facts about Kon's films. If you only care about getting the facts, this book will serve that purpose well. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/6843393-satoshi-kon-the-illusionist-paperback-december-1-2009](https://www.desertcart.it/products/6843393-satoshi-kon-the-illusionist-paperback-december-1-2009) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*