Hobonichi Techo Cousin Book and Cover, A5, MOTHER: Mr. Saturn (Doing Fine)

This is a collaboration cover with the SUPER Famicom™ game “MOTHER 2: Gyiyg Strikes Back!” (EarthBound in North America, released by Nintendo Co., Ltd. in 1994), for which Shigesato Itoi was the game designer. It features a print of many Mr. Saturns on a refreshing mint green background. The lenticular print changes the image depending on which angle you view it, making Mr. Saturn spin in circles.

The lenticular design uses a print method that makes the image appear to move. The Mr. Saturn in this design looks just like the ones walking around Saturn Valley when Ness and friends arrive, but with photographs of the original clay figurine used in MOTHER 2’s official guidebook. The photo was not edited to fix the wear and tear on the old figurine, so you can see it as-is. The cover interior is a reddish pink. The butterfly stopper pen holders and the bookmark ribbons come in yellow and purple for a vibrant look. The ticket pocket is printed with the MOTHER 2 logo and a view of the front, side, and back of Mr. Saturn.

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