No, the title doesn't represent the latest iteration of the much loved beat-em up franchise! I did however want to start spotlighting some new Street Fighter products that seem to be hitting stores in Japan thanks to the 20th Anniversary celebration as well as release of IV all those months ago.
I received this two weeks ago (on my sister's wedding day no less), she bagged a husband and I received the must have artbook...ever. Titled "Street Fighter Artworks HA", the sheer size of the book makes you think of it as some kind of beast. And it really doesn't disappoint. I for one own the UDON release of Street Fighter Eternal Challenge and that was quite a nice artbook. Although alot of reprinted material, theres an extensive catalogue of Street Fighter-related images, and not just Street Fighter-only. You have Street FIghter EX from Arika, Capcom vs SNK, Namco x Capcom, Capcom Design Works, SNK Vs Capcom SVC Chaos, if theres a Street Fighter character in the piece of art, its in this book!
Lets run though my favourite parts, shall we?
(above) Nishimura Kinu:
They included concept art for the anime "Street Fighter II: MOVIE"! That's amazing! A great painted shot of Chun Li and an apple even my sister approved!
(above) Ikeno:
A very new book brings very new images! The character select screen art as well as come concept designs for SFIV. While some of this you can unlock in the game, its nice to have it printed.
(above) UDON:
Those familiar with the ongoing Street Fighter comic (now on Street Fighter II Turbo) will have known canadian comic publisher, UDON, who worked on Super SFII Turbo HD Remix and provided the ending comics for Capcom Fighting Jam. They're even in this artbook.
Feeling a bit under the weather so thats all for now (you didn't think I was gonna show you the whole book, right?). I definately recommend it, its chunky, it'll look great on your shelf and it just reeks of spendid hard work inside.
Enjoy the start of the week!
Oh such an awesome artbook! Can't wait to get me grubby little paws on that! heheh....Thanks for the review and images, wanna see more artbook reviews!!
ReplyDeleteI need to find a decent supplier of artbooks, there's bound to have been tons of artbooks I've missed...this is highly recommended though. A must!
ReplyDeleteI need that book or i might die, do you understand Boss? I could actually die if I don't get that book !
ReplyDeleteMy Birthday is coming up...
I understand that you will die if you don't get that book, yes I understand. No further questions were found :)
ReplyDeleteWe like Birthdays, we do... :D
Speaking of computer games, Metal Gear Solid Rising is happening, yet i feel no emotions about it.
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