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Digital archivists sought to digitize rare, out-of-print physical media to prevent degradation.

Archive.org hosts a surprising number of out-of-distribution Japanese photobooks under "ephemera." While Rika’s most commercial work is often removed, rare promo pamphlets and magazine tear-outs (from Weekly Gendai or Friday ) appear regularly. Sort by "Date Archived" to find new items. japanese photobook scans rika nishimura rika nishimura new

Collectors look to digitize out-of-print, historical analog materials. Digital archivists sought to digitize rare

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