Valkyries – Second Sortie – is volume 2 (see review for vol 1 here.) of Tenjin Hidetaka’s series of Macross art books, with gorgeous illustrations of the mecha (variable fighters) appearing in the anime series.

Each illustration is printed on a full page spread, the color reproductions crisp and clean. Many of these illustrations were done back in the days of airbrush work; these days they would most probably be rendered in 3D.

(above) A chibi-fied version of the VF-1S Fighter – there’s even a model of it on sale on Amazon.

(below) Gotta love these old school mechas, especially in light of a renewed interest in robots after Pacific Rim. ( read Pacific Rim art book review here )

There’s plenty to like in here if you’re a fan of Macross or mecha, and the art work is beautifully presented in a big, easy to read book too. Highly recommended. ( also check out volume 1 of the book here )

“Valkyries – Second Sortie – Macross Art Book バルキリーズ　セカンドソーティ　天神英貴マクロス画集” details :

– Dimensions – 11.7 x 8.7 x 0.7 inches
– Softcover, 111 pages
– Full color, in Japanese language

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