Naoyuki Kato
Naoyuki Kato is a Japanese illustrator, a native of Hamamatsu City, Japan.
Illustration works
A noted science-fiction artist since the 1970s, he has contributed to many science fiction/fantasy magazines, novels and games.He was one of the four charter members of Studio Nue in 1972 along with Haruka Takachiho, Kazutaka Miyatake and Kenichi Matsuzaki. He has published several compilation books of his work.
Magazine and novel illustration work
SF Magazine SF Adventure Frank HerbertDune (novel) books 2-6 Guin Saga novel series Legend of the Galactic Heroes Frontier Series Galaxy Galaxy Series Beggar Corps Starship Troopers- ''Sayonara Jupiter''
Games
R-Type - cover illustration The Guardian Legend - cover illustration Super Aleste - package illustration, illustrationsTraveller - package illustration, illustrationsLegend of the Galactic Heroes - package illustration, posterDigan no Maseki - art director, original illustrationCuldcept - main visual- Legion - cover illustration
Illustration collections
Asahi Sonorama published at least three compilations of Kato's work in the 1980s under the title "Katou Naoyuki Gashuu", subtitled in English "Naoyuki Katoh SF Illustrations":- Volume 1,. 105 illustrations with 95 in color; foreword by Sakyo Komatsu
- Volume 2,. 114 illustrations with 103 in color; foreword by Robert T. McCall and Aritsune Toyota
- Volume 3,. 110 illustrations in full color; foreword by Noriyoshi Ohrai