Sample Illustration 1
Sample Illustration 2
Sample Illustration 3

Title: Sakura Wars Illustrations the Origin + Tribute
Artist: Fujishima Kosuke + others
Series: Sakura Wars
Cover: Hard w/ dust jacket
Size: 8.75" x 11.5"
Pages: 96 (all color)
ISBN4-7580-1010-2
Published: February 2002
Retail Price:  ¥2500
Extras: None
Rating:

My Comments: Only about half this book consists of illustrations, every other page contains information regarding the illustration on the opposite side.  Only the first 11 illustrations are by Fujishima Kosuke, the following 35 are tributes with each one done by a different artist.  Frankly I like seeing other artists depict the characters, it's just a nice change of pace perhaps.  Sample 2 and 3 are two of my favorite renditions of Sakura Wars characters, respective artists Kuori Chimaki and Chikanaga Sanae.  It's a nice book all around, the illustrations are beautiful and the pages are high quality.  The book would make a lovely addition to any fan's collection, I only wish there was more illustrations ^_^.