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| Feature | Old/Bad Scan (Avoid) | New/Good Scan (Seek) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | rika_001.jpg | Rika_Nishimura_Shueisha_1992_Plate_16_600dpi_ProPhoto. tif | | Resolution | 1024x768 pixels | 4000x6000+ pixels | | Artifacts | Heavy JPEG moiré or dust spots | Descreened, spot-healed dust | | Metadata | None | Includes scanner model (Epson V850, Cezanne) | | Color | Flat, blue/cold | Retains original warm Fujichrome tones |

Due to the age of the original printed books and the legal restrictions on the genre in Japan, much of Rika Nishimura's work now exists primarily as digital scans shared on enthusiast forums and archival sites. Availability

Unlike the heavily stylized digital photography of today, Nishimura’s early books utilized film, resulting in grain and color palettes that feel timeless.