13xforeverSo, this one is weird and interesting, but also kinda boring at the same time.
The core concept of the Maiden's Bookshelf is to present contemporary and modern classic as a kinda mix of illustrated and art books. The text and artwork are split roughly half and half, similar to children's picture books, sometimes taking a full spread. But unlike the illustrated editions, these are simply inspired by the literature work, and not necessarily there to highlight the events described.
On the technical side of things, these are produced as fixed layout ePubs, which are super rare (Apple Books even open them in the PDF viewer/layout instead of the regular book layout).
The stories are a mixed bag, so I wouldn't go collecting everything (especially considering that the original JP series is up to 32 books at this point). And just to mix things up even more, the western release is going in random order compared to JP one. Why? Who knows!
The illustrations are pretty and detailed. But at one short story per book (60-80 pages), the price is kinda steep.
Kobo editions:
Hell in a Bottle
The Moon Over the Mountain
The Surgery Room
The Girl Who Became a Fish
