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writer Catherynne M. Valente‘s collection of short stories The Melancholy of Mechagirl cover
published by Viz Media imprint Haikasoru in 2013
cover was also made into a poster which were distributed among libraries upon release of the book.
art direction: Nick Mamatas, design: Fawn Lau
awards and recognitions: SPECTRUM 21 in book category (2014)
(original drawing is: sold)