Luis Mendo
@luismendo.com
Drawer and writer at large, from a tiny studio in 🇯🇵
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Luis Mendo
@luismendo.com
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The best way to make people stop staring at their phones is to make the world more beautiful.
Smile often, make books, make prints, play music, draw pictures, design beautiful furniture, etc.
www.mundomendo.com/books/
Smile often, make books, make prints, play music, draw pictures, design beautiful furniture, etc.
www.mundomendo.com/books/
So happy with this praising book review. Thanks, Alistair.
Mundo Mendo Book One by @luismendo.com is an utter delight (and the spine is particularly so).
Read all about it at wemadethis.co.uk/blog/2026/01...
Read all about it at wemadethis.co.uk/blog/2026/01...
Mundo Mendo, Book One - We Made This
A review of Luis Mendo’s publication Mundo Mendo, Book One – a collection of illustrated stories from the Spanish designer and illustrator.
wemadethis.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 10:18 AM
So happy with this praising book review. Thanks, Alistair.
Nothing comes easy and certainly not in comics. A very real fight between me and my work.
www.mundomendo.com/aneternalf...
www.mundomendo.com/aneternalf...
January 24, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Nothing comes easy and certainly not in comics. A very real fight between me and my work.
www.mundomendo.com/aneternalf...
www.mundomendo.com/aneternalf...
My friend @craigmod.com wrote up in a much dexterous way what I was trying to write in my first MundoMendo post of the year.
Read his piece, on time and the definition of eras, it’s really good.
craigmod.com/ridgeline/222/
Read his piece, on time and the definition of eras, it’s really good.
craigmod.com/ridgeline/222/
Eras
craigmod.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:53 AM
My friend @craigmod.com wrote up in a much dexterous way what I was trying to write in my first MundoMendo post of the year.
Read his piece, on time and the definition of eras, it’s really good.
craigmod.com/ridgeline/222/
Read his piece, on time and the definition of eras, it’s really good.
craigmod.com/ridgeline/222/
Mi libro Tokio y yo a precio cantares. Aprovecha antes de que acabe en el incinerador.
www.trazalibros.com/product/toki...
www.trazalibros.com/product/toki...
TOKIO Y YO. MENDO, LUIS. Libro en papel. 9788467965131 Machado Libros
Editorial: NORMA EDITORIAL Año de edición: 2023 Materia CÓMICS ISBN: 978-84-679-6513-1 Páginas: 252 Encuadernación: Bolsillo – Rústica UNA VISIÓN MUY PERSONAL DE LA VIDA EN LA CAPITAL JAPONESA A TRAVÉ...
www.trazalibros.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Mi libro Tokio y yo a precio cantares. Aprovecha antes de que acabe en el incinerador.
www.trazalibros.com/product/toki...
www.trazalibros.com/product/toki...
I’m impulsively buying more and more books studying comics original artwork. It’s videos like this that made me do it. youtu.be/wCb0W9zfARY?...
The linework of Batman Year One
YouTube video by Thomas Pitilli
youtu.be
January 20, 2026 at 9:33 PM
I’m impulsively buying more and more books studying comics original artwork. It’s videos like this that made me do it. youtu.be/wCb0W9zfARY?...
A little peek behind the process of illustrating a magazine cover. This time for House Beautiful Magazine.
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www.mundomendo.com/peekbehind...
Peek Behind the Cover
A little peek behind the process of illustrating a magazine cover. This time for House Beautiful Magazine.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:19 PM
A little peek behind the process of illustrating a magazine cover. This time for House Beautiful Magazine.
www.mundomendo.com/peekbehind...
www.mundomendo.com/peekbehind...
Warsaw friends, if you want to read the Mundo Mendo Book One for free while enjoying coffee & katsusando head over to KONBINI Coffee&Sando
Many thanks to MM member @gregwolanski.com for his generosity, I sent him 2 books by mistake and he brought one to the cafe. 💛
maps.app.goo.gl/N8DeRq4uyVoM...
Many thanks to MM member @gregwolanski.com for his generosity, I sent him 2 books by mistake and he brought one to the cafe. 💛
maps.app.goo.gl/N8DeRq4uyVoM...
maps.app.goo.gl
January 12, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Warsaw friends, if you want to read the Mundo Mendo Book One for free while enjoying coffee & katsusando head over to KONBINI Coffee&Sando
Many thanks to MM member @gregwolanski.com for his generosity, I sent him 2 books by mistake and he brought one to the cafe. 💛
maps.app.goo.gl/N8DeRq4uyVoM...
Many thanks to MM member @gregwolanski.com for his generosity, I sent him 2 books by mistake and he brought one to the cafe. 💛
maps.app.goo.gl/N8DeRq4uyVoM...
The best way to make people stop staring at their phones is to make the world more beautiful.
Smile often, make books, make prints, play music, draw pictures, design beautiful furniture, etc.
www.mundomendo.com/books/
Smile often, make books, make prints, play music, draw pictures, design beautiful furniture, etc.
www.mundomendo.com/books/
January 10, 2026 at 2:33 AM
The best way to make people stop staring at their phones is to make the world more beautiful.
Smile often, make books, make prints, play music, draw pictures, design beautiful furniture, etc.
www.mundomendo.com/books/
Smile often, make books, make prints, play music, draw pictures, design beautiful furniture, etc.
www.mundomendo.com/books/
Adrian HoganとLuis Mendoによる「PauseDraw × MD PRODUCT Sketch Night」開催!ドリンク片手に気軽にスケッチを楽しむワークショップ。初心者も大歓迎。1月26-27日18:00-19:30、SPACE D9 GALLERYにて。参加費5,500円(ワンドリンク付)、各回20名限定。
md-product.com/blogs/news/s...
md-product.com/blogs/news/s...
January 9, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Adrian HoganとLuis Mendoによる「PauseDraw × MD PRODUCT Sketch Night」開催!ドリンク片手に気軽にスケッチを楽しむワークショップ。初心者も大歓迎。1月26-27日18:00-19:30、SPACE D9 GALLERYにて。参加費5,500円(ワンドリンク付)、各回20名限定。
md-product.com/blogs/news/s...
md-product.com/blogs/news/s...
Join us for "PauseDraw × MD PRODUCT Sketch Night" with Adrian Hogan and Luis Mendo! Relax with drinks while sketching in a fun, casual atmosphere. All levels welcome. Jan 26-27, 6-7:30 PM at SPACE D9 GALLERY. ¥5,500 (drink included), 20 spots per session.
md-product.com/blogs/news/s...
md-product.com/blogs/news/s...
January 9, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Join us for "PauseDraw × MD PRODUCT Sketch Night" with Adrian Hogan and Luis Mendo! Relax with drinks while sketching in a fun, casual atmosphere. All levels welcome. Jan 26-27, 6-7:30 PM at SPACE D9 GALLERY. ¥5,500 (drink included), 20 spots per session.
md-product.com/blogs/news/s...
md-product.com/blogs/news/s...
Reposted by Luis Mendo
Una cosa muy guapa que me pasó el año pasado fueron estas colaboraciones con @luismendo.com. Este año queremos seguir haciendo cosas juntos, contando Japón a nuestro modo.
January 5, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Una cosa muy guapa que me pasó el año pasado fueron estas colaboraciones con @luismendo.com. Este año queremos seguir haciendo cosas juntos, contando Japón a nuestro modo.
Always sweet to be mentioned, @raulgil.bsky.social featured my last book on his fine newsletter In The Cave
raulgil.substack.com/p/less-better
raulgil.substack.com/p/less-better
ITC 26. Less, better
Book covers, sketches, and recommendations
raulgil.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Always sweet to be mentioned, @raulgil.bsky.social featured my last book on his fine newsletter In The Cave
raulgil.substack.com/p/less-better
raulgil.substack.com/p/less-better
Why I do not wish people a year of happiness from January 1st, but rather everyday, from any day.
www.mundomendo.com/twenty20so...
www.mundomendo.com/twenty20so...
Twenty20something
Why I do not wish you a year of happiness from January 1st, but rather everyday, from any day.
www.mundomendo.com
January 1, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Why I do not wish people a year of happiness from January 1st, but rather everyday, from any day.
www.mundomendo.com/twenty20so...
www.mundomendo.com/twenty20so...
The last Mundo Mendo post of the year is here.
2026 Is going to be the Year of the Fire Horse, and since I am terrible at drawing horses, I decided to draw and propose alternative zodiac signs for the new year:
www.mundomendo.com/theyearoft...
2026 Is going to be the Year of the Fire Horse, and since I am terrible at drawing horses, I decided to draw and propose alternative zodiac signs for the new year:
www.mundomendo.com/theyearoft...
The Year of the No-Horse
2026 Is going to be the Year of the Fire Horse, and since I am terrible at drawing horses, I decided to draw and propose alternative zodiac signs for the new year.
www.mundomendo.com
December 26, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The last Mundo Mendo post of the year is here.
2026 Is going to be the Year of the Fire Horse, and since I am terrible at drawing horses, I decided to draw and propose alternative zodiac signs for the new year:
www.mundomendo.com/theyearoft...
2026 Is going to be the Year of the Fire Horse, and since I am terrible at drawing horses, I decided to draw and propose alternative zodiac signs for the new year:
www.mundomendo.com/theyearoft...
Art Directors 👀 There's a new edition of THE ILLUSTRATED highlighting four terrific artists you could consider hiring for your projects: Jon Stich, Tani Konatsu, Truc Nhi Hoang and Tsuchika Nishimura.
pencilbooth.com/posts/9ac10b5...
pencilbooth.com/posts/9ac10b5...
Jon, Tani, Truc & Tsuchika
As I go on about my life, I regularly bump into fantastic artists I would love to hire if I was still an Art Director.
pencilbooth.com
December 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Art Directors 👀 There's a new edition of THE ILLUSTRATED highlighting four terrific artists you could consider hiring for your projects: Jon Stich, Tani Konatsu, Truc Nhi Hoang and Tsuchika Nishimura.
pencilbooth.com/posts/9ac10b5...
pencilbooth.com/posts/9ac10b5...
Reposted by Luis Mendo
Here are the best traditional mysteries of 2025! crimereads.com/best-books-2...
The Best Books of 2025: Traditional Mysteries
The renaissance of the traditional mystery continued in full bloom in 2025, with a special focus on the meta-fictions. Here are our choices for the year’s best in the subgenre. Fair Play, Lou…
crimereads.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Here are the best traditional mysteries of 2025! crimereads.com/best-books-2...
Reposted by Luis Mendo
Are you in or visiting the greater Tokyo area? Do you want to learn more about photography? Would you like me to help you see better & get more from your camera?
Find our more, below, about my photography lessons & courses.
Looking forward to helping you!
www.alfiegoodrich.com/photography-...
Find our more, below, about my photography lessons & courses.
Looking forward to helping you!
www.alfiegoodrich.com/photography-...
December 17, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Are you in or visiting the greater Tokyo area? Do you want to learn more about photography? Would you like me to help you see better & get more from your camera?
Find our more, below, about my photography lessons & courses.
Looking forward to helping you!
www.alfiegoodrich.com/photography-...
Find our more, below, about my photography lessons & courses.
Looking forward to helping you!
www.alfiegoodrich.com/photography-...
Grateful for my readers.
Non-yet readers can convert www.mundomendo.com/books/
Non-yet readers can convert www.mundomendo.com/books/
December 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Grateful for my readers.
Non-yet readers can convert www.mundomendo.com/books/
Non-yet readers can convert www.mundomendo.com/books/
I wrote and drew a piece with Directions to Find Your Style, where I talk about how to find your personal style in art (or any other creative endeavor)
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www.mundomendo.com/directions...
Directions to Find Your Style
Where I talk about how to find your personal style in art (or any other creative endeavor).
www.mundomendo.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:22 AM
I wrote and drew a piece with Directions to Find Your Style, where I talk about how to find your personal style in art (or any other creative endeavor)
www.mundomendo.com/directions...
www.mundomendo.com/directions...
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Ya he recibido Mundo Mendo - Book One, de @luismendo.com
Para lectores selectos.
Para lectores selectos.
December 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Ya he recibido Mundo Mendo - Book One, de @luismendo.com
Para lectores selectos.
Para lectores selectos.
This is a friendly reminder that probably the best illustrator in the world was called Georges Beuville
youtu.be/Da10nmDmJOg?...
youtu.be/Da10nmDmJOg?...
THE ILLUSTRATIONS OF GEORGES BEUVILLE HD 1080p
YouTube video by pete beard
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 3:57 AM
This is a friendly reminder that probably the best illustrator in the world was called Georges Beuville
youtu.be/Da10nmDmJOg?...
youtu.be/Da10nmDmJOg?...
I have so many questions
December 5, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I have so many questions
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Hi everyone! Today is #kidlitartpostcard day! ☻
I’m Juliana Salcedo, a Colombian illustrator based in Spain. I love to work with limited palettes and clean lines, and I am fond of typography.
I’m repped by Susan Hawk @ UpstartCrow Literary
✒︎ www.jusabar.net
I’m Juliana Salcedo, a Colombian illustrator based in Spain. I love to work with limited palettes and clean lines, and I am fond of typography.
I’m repped by Susan Hawk @ UpstartCrow Literary
✒︎ www.jusabar.net
December 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Hi everyone! Today is #kidlitartpostcard day! ☻
I’m Juliana Salcedo, a Colombian illustrator based in Spain. I love to work with limited palettes and clean lines, and I am fond of typography.
I’m repped by Susan Hawk @ UpstartCrow Literary
✒︎ www.jusabar.net
I’m Juliana Salcedo, a Colombian illustrator based in Spain. I love to work with limited palettes and clean lines, and I am fond of typography.
I’m repped by Susan Hawk @ UpstartCrow Literary
✒︎ www.jusabar.net
This one is in Dutch but is full of praise and I’m now walking on clouds. Ruben is a fantastic artist and his substack is ✨
Een nieuwe Strook met iets wat ik heb gelezen, geluisterd en getekend. Featuring @luismendo.com rubenbos.substack.com/p/23-mundo-m...
23. Mundo Mendo
Maken wat je zelf wilt in een wereld vol afleidingen
rubenbos.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:27 AM
This one is in Dutch but is full of praise and I’m now walking on clouds. Ruben is a fantastic artist and his substack is ✨
Where I tell the lessons learned and the problems found when self publishing a book in Japan (free article)
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www.mundomendo.com/selfpublis...
Self Publishing in Japan
Where I tell the lessons learned and the problems found when making a book in Japan.
www.mundomendo.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Where I tell the lessons learned and the problems found when self publishing a book in Japan (free article)
www.mundomendo.com/selfpublis...
www.mundomendo.com/selfpublis...