A call for translators and publishers to bring open-source creativity to the world
While it’s true that technical books may not be mainstream in the American markets—where physical bookstores are often dominated by picture books and lifestyle titles—there remains a strong English-speaking and global demand for reliable, structured, and hands-on AI learning resources.
As Justine Moore (@venturetwins) aptly put it:
“Guys the Japanese bookstores look like this, we’re so cooked.”— via X (Twitter)
This contrast actually highlights a unique opportunity: the chance to bring high-quality, engaging technical books on AI to international readers.
While the U.S. bookstore scene may seem stagnant, that view reflects only the domestic market. Across the English-speaking world and beyond, there remains strong demand for reliable, well-structured, and hands-on AI learning resources.
What makes this even more compelling is that leading VCs like a16z’s Justine Moore are directly experiencing how Japanese bookstores are filled with visually appealing and educational AI books—something that’s notably lacking in Western markets.
In 2025, creative AI is no longer a niche field—it is a movement shaping how we teach, learn, and create globally. One of the most impactful platforms in this space is ComfyUI, a powerful node-based workflow system for image generation and AI art. To help both beginners and intermediate users navigate this open-source ecosystem, we authored the ComfyUI Master Guide, a structured and practical reference designed to empower the next generation of creators.
We are now seeking publishers and translation partners to bring this guide to readers around the world.
Proven Demand in Asia
Our previous publication, the “Stable Diffusion Start Guide”, sold over 16,000 copies in Japan alone, and has since been translated and released in Korean. The response from both individual creators and educational institutions has been overwhelmingly positive.
About the Book
The ComfyUI Master Guide is written by Akihiko SHIRAI Ph.D. and writers with deep experience in generative AI, open-source ecosystems, and creative technology education. The guide includes:
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Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Image Generation AI
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Chapter 2: Understanding Stable Diffusion
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Chapter 3: Setting Up ComfyUI and Your Environment
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Chapter 4: Basic Operations and Image Generation with ComfyUI
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Chapter 5: Using Custom Nodes and Installing Extensions
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Chapter 6: Practical Techniques for img2img, Inpainting, and Outpainting
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Chapter 7: Image Control with ControlNet and IPAdapter
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Chapter 8: Applying Styles and Expanding Models with LoRA
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Chapter 9: Generating Video with AnimateDiff
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Chapter 10: Futuristic Applications of Image Generation AI
- Ethics and Updates for 3D, Games and Video generation
- Latest updates will be provided by note.com/aicu and aicu.jp.
Whether used in classrooms, hackathons, art schools, or self-study, this book provides a solid foundation for understanding and applying AI creatively.
As highlighted by the cover tagline “No GPU Required,” the guide also introduces accessible solutions such as shared ComfyUI environments , Google Colab and GitHub code maintain, making it easy for anyone to get started.
This approach has even caught the attention of the official ComfyUI team, who expressed surprise and interest in the accessibility of these offerings.
Join Us
We are currently looking for:
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Translation collaborators (English, and other languages.)
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Overseas publishers (especially in North America and Europe)
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Educational distributors or partners in academic institutions
If you or your organization is interested in helping make this guide available to a broader audience, please get in touch. We welcome inquiries from publishers, translators, universities, and anyone passionate about democratizing creative AI.
Contact: info@aicu.ai https://corp.aicu.ai/contact
Let’s build the future of creative AI, together.
See AICU Magazine for the latest updates: https://corp.aicu.ai/mag
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