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A book fetishist's dream come true: The Ninokuni photo

I've been obsessed with collecting rare editions of books for abut ten years now. If you really love reading, you can definitely develop a fetish for books, and nothing is more delightful to the senses that discovering a beautiful new edition of something you already love or are looking forward to discovering.

That being said, finally getting a good look at the Ninokuni, the book that comes packaged with the Level-5 game of the same name, was exciting in a way I never expected from a game tie-in. The presentation is absolutely decadent, with an ornate box that opens to reveal the game and of course the Ninokuni itself. It may not look this way if the game does indeed come to America, but if so (please, Level-5, please), it just might be the best day ever for this gamer.

[Full gallery available Via Kotaku]








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ParaParaKing's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2008 16:14
ParaParaKing
What is even more amazing about the game is that all the artwork and anime-scenes are made by Studio Ghibli of Spirited Away fame.
ShadokatRegn's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2008 16:56
ShadokatRegn
That is one beautiful book - I love the collectors case and shiny cover. Though, a very expensive and space consuming addiction...
Kia's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2008 17:44
Kia
A woman after my own heart! I -love- books. Hell, I am a librarian for a reason, after all. I about died when I saw this posted earlier, and I think I just might hunt someone down if we don't get the same treatment in the US.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2008 17:47
Holyetheline
Not my thing
Tristero's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2008 17:55
Tristero
I still think your hardcover copy of Tale of Genji might be slightly cooler. But this is a close second.
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2008 18:09
Bob Muir
I'd buy it just because of that awesome book accompaniment! No way this would be standard in the US, but maybe they could work out some collector's edition?
Brian Szabelski's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2008 18:26
Brian Szabelski
I will buy this, import it, whatever. I must have this game.
Spartacus's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2008 19:31
Spartacus
It will be mine. Oh yes, it will be mine.
Aziel13's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/17/2008 03:14
Aziel13
so do freaking want
I saw more pics on Kotaku and that damn
case
that case is just o0o0o0o0 yeah
randombullseye's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/17/2008 03:43
randombullseye
The only rare book I want to collect is the Necronomicon.
matoos's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/17/2008 08:05
matoos
And it probably won't come to Europe, since game producers hate us.

Damn, I want it so bad...
The Grudge's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/17/2008 18:17
The Grudge
The packaging is amazing! I am a sucker for these additions. The book looks gorgeous, time to get a DS.
GohanGVO's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/25/2008 17:49
GohanGVO
The US will probably end up with a small touch screen movelist in the manual instead of the book. :(
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