[Machine Translation] Illustration No. 251: Issue Overview Special Feature: Hiromi Matsuo An illustrator known for her retro-modern style in depicting women. She has produced numerous works that showcase her meticulous attention to detail, ranging from the design of traditional attire including kimonos to accessories and small items. The women she depicts based on meticulous research into their motifs and rendered with her own unique twists shine with vitality on the page. ( Contents ) Artwork introductions with the artist s commentary; *RENDEZ-VOUS*, co-authored with Seizo Watase : Rough Sketches, Complete Collection of Doujinshi, 10 Questions for Hiromi Matsuo, The Allure of Kimono as Depicted by Hiromi Matsuo, The Allure of Lingerie as Depicted by Hiromi Matsuo, Book Cover Illustration Work, Extended Interview, and more Feature: Shie Nanahara: A 34-page feature on illustrator Shie Nanahara, who creates her own unique world through compelling forms and meticulous depictions. In addition to her original works, the feature focuses on her illustration work such as trading card games and book cover art that has rarely been featured before, delving into the source of her creativity. ( Contents ) Introduction to Works with the Artist s Commentary On Costume Design On Color Overview of Her Work (Trading Card Games, Manga Background Illustrations, Book Cover Art) Concept Sketches Interview The Story Behind The Quest for Light " The Making of the Picture Book Created Jointly by Swarovski and IC4DESIGN Interview: Anne Vasko x Toshiyuki Fukuda x Keiko Morishita The Journey of the Picture Book Arm and Ilta": The Journey The Choice: Judging by Seiji Yoshida Serialized Column: Illustrators Roundtable Hiro Kawai x Fuki x ao Book Reviews Serialized Column *The Bearded Boy* Part 36 by 100%ORANGE Series: *Ayako Ishiguro s Illustrated Guide to Imaginary Creatures* Part 20