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Special, limited edition of the 100th anniversary of Kyoka Izumi's famous play "Tale of a Castle Keep" (Tenshu Monogatari) is styled after the highly collectable "Kyoka-bon" books of first edition Kyoka Izumi novels. Limited to 600 pieces, special edition includes luxury binding, vermillion page edges, and three ribbon bookmarks attached at the binding.
Bilingual book illustrated by Takato Yamamoto and Aquirax Uno. Book reads English from the left ("front" side of book) and Japanese from the right ("back" side of book). Includes over 80 illustrations! Takato Yamamoto: 19 underdrawings, 19 full color paintings. Aquirax Uno: 22 sketches, 18 completed paintings. Also includes one full color collage of both artists, a few close up details, and many small sketches/excerpts within text. Selected originals available by inquiry.