Author: Minamimura Takashi.
Title: [Jido Taiho-ki]. Original illustration for a double page spread in Shonen magazine.
Description: n.p. [195-?] Illustration in ink and gouache on two cards, each 32x22cm. Tape marks on the backs. ¶ Minamimura is best known for his outer space and apocalyptic monster and alien illustrations but it's clear he could work happily with any new wizzbang invention. And what could be better than this FBI automatic crook catcher for banks? How many bank robbers would it catch before they stood a foot or two to the right?

Keywords: graphic art Japan c20th illustration crime thrillers technology