Atsuko Sakuraba ( born in 1977) was a famous classical actress, she began her career in 1996 , turned great movies and TV movies, She was a real star in 1999 when the book was released. She did a lot of movies , also drama plays, she had a fine career in theatre. She producted the book with the famous photographer Masaaki Miyazawa, The set is complete with 2 books contained in a clear plastic slipcase with an original signed print. The first book ( 44 pages ) , a lot of photos turned outside, printed on glossy paper. The second, more intimistic, was turned in her own house , satin-mat paper, more black and white photos, printed like heliogravure ( some black traces visible , due to the print process ) 100 pages. The set stayed in fine conditions, traces on the plastic slipcase, the books are excellent. Rare copy.