As an owner of the original version of this book I will say that this new version is absolutely just as good for a few minor nitpicks.

The size is smaller, and more compact, but that just makes it more portable. And what the book lost in overall size (having nice big images to look at) it makes up in thickness with a whole new games worth of content.

I'm not sure if I'm crazy about the new style dust cover (which used to be glossy and is matte now) but it's still a great piece of art to enjoy.

The only thing that made me sad is that Timeline and the various Song Sheets of the series notes have been moved from in book content, to being printed on the hardcover and first pages. It's efficient, but it did create a new problem... I have no place to put the Book Plate on.

Where the original book had a few blank areas on the front and back of the hardcover, and the first few pages, this book has NO blank spots where I can place it with out covering up nice pieces of art or forewords or information. It really uses each page to the max. As such I've had to say that I can't stick it anywhere in the new version which is unfortunate to not be able to place Kari's signature in it.