"Witch Hat Atelier Reproduction Selection" by Shirahama Kamome - Reprinted Edition

Please note that this product is scheduled for release around November 30. Due to distribution circumstances, however, CDJapan expects it to arrive in stock around December 10. Thank you for your understanding.

This is a reprint of "Witch Hat Atelier Reproduction Art Collection," a super-deluxe book originally published in 2019 as a limited, fully made-to-order edition that received an enthusiastic response. The book fully captures the magnificent, magic-filled high-fantasy world created by Shirahama Kamome and is extraordinary in every respect, from its book design and scale to its contents.

The large-format hardcover uses special printing to beautifully reproduce even the gold coloring. Newly drawn illustrations by Shirahama are used not only for Coco but also for the decorative elements in the background.

The book opens with eight color pieces, including book cover illustrations and "Morning Two" cover illustrations. In a special layered design, the "characters" are printed on transparent film while the "backgrounds" are printed on paper. When overlaid, they form the completed manuscript while also allowing readers to view the separately drawn backgrounds in full.

It also includes about 40 ultra-high-definition monochrome reproduction drawings printed at the actual size of B4 manga manuscript paper, preserving the density and level of detail of the originals. Tracing-paper overlays feature Shirahama's handwritten commentary on line structure and the intent behind the artwork.

The book also contains an extensive selection of Shirahama's rough sketches, including storyboards featuring the character who became the model for Coco's mother, characters drawn during the pre-serialization concept stage, costume designs, and more.

This is a collector's item that anyone who could not obtain the first edition released in 2019 should not miss. Please do not miss this opportunity.