{"title":"DESIGN","description":"\u003cp\u003eグラフィック、エディトリアル、タイポグラフィ。時代を彩った国内外のデザイン関連の古本を厳選。今では入手困難な絶版の作品集や、装丁そのものがアートである希少な一冊まで、一点物の魅力を東京からお届けします。\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"etude","title":"Azusa Kurihara \/ ETUDE","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAzusa Kurihara\u003cbr\u003e ETUDE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEtude means a study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA collection of newly born flowers, depicted with Kurihara's soft, gentle lines, has been completed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are placed in a box, giving it a gentle feel, as if you were receiving a bouquet of flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe unique texture created by letterpress printing and embossing adds an appeal that can be enjoyed both visually and tactilely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe feel of holding it in your hand and the way the letters stand out give the reader a special feeling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlease keep it on hand and enjoy a moment of relaxation in your daily life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Azusa Kurihara\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBook design: Hana Yazaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEdit: Hana Yazaki\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited edition of 500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePublication date: November 23th, 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNumber of pages: 30 cards + 16 pages of text booklet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSize: Outer box W112 x H246 x T28 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBookbinding and printing: Cover \/ letterpress printing, cards, text booklets, stickers \/ monochrome 1C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLanguage Language: Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eISBN: 978-4-908851-09-4 C071\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAzusa Kurihara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBorn in 1993\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAfter graduating from the Graduate School of Design at Tokyo University of the Arts, he worked for a design company before going independent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn addition to being involved in advertising and branding, he also produces artwork, mainly illustrations and drawings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAlso active as pinkpepper, a product brand that produces scarves and other products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/accounts\/login\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fzu_s_a%2F\u0026amp;is_from_rle\" class=\"track_outbound\" title=\"Login • instagram\" aria-label=\"Visit a webpage about Login • instagram\" data-original=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zu_s_a\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zu_s_a\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"くりはらあずさ｜栗原あずさ \/ KURIHARA Azusa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42566699352106,"sku":null,"price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/etude-5004396.jpg?v=1774421842"},{"product_id":"wakidaasuka-happening","title":"Asuka Wakida  HAPPENING","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"HAPPENING\" is an art book by art director and designer Asuka Wakita.\u003cbr\u003e The book contains a diary written by Wakita himself, with illustrations of the people who appear in it, one for each day, on a double-page spread.\u003cbr\u003e This book is based on the artist's graduation project at Tokyo University of the Arts, and includes new records from 2018.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Our daily lives are full of happenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEvery day, no matter how small, is a wonderful and destined day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e●2017 Taito Ward Mayor's Encouragement Award winning work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Title] HAPPENING\u003cbr\u003e [Publisher] STAIRS PRESS\u003cbr\u003e [Publication date] October 2019\u003cbr\u003e [Number of pages] 216 pages\u003cbr\u003e [Size] Approximately 16.0 x 12.0 x 2.1 cm\u003cbr\u003e [Format] Cover, codex binding, 4C\u003cbr\u003e [Title reading] Happening\u003cbr\u003e [Authors\/Editors] Asuka Wakita \/Author, \u003cspan\u003eHana Yazaki \/Book Design\/Editor,\u003c\/span\u003e Wan \u003cspan\u003e Chaofan \/Editor,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMaki Sato \/Translator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Print] Inunic\u003cbr\u003e [ISBN] \u003cspan\u003e978-4-908851-07-0 C071\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Condition] New\u003cbr\u003e [Accessories] Bookmark\u003cbr\u003e [Featured books]\u003cbr\u003e [Related Exhibition] 2020 \"Happening\" ( \u003cspan\u003eMidori-so Gallery,\u003c\/span\u003e Omotesando)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAsuka Wakida (1993-)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Aichi Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ein 1993\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGraphic designer and art director.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAfter graduating from the Graduate School of Design at Tokyo University of the Arts, he worked at Cozfish before going independent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWe strive to enrich our lives by engaging with all cultures through design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eShe also produces and exhibits her own works such as art books and 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data-original=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wakidaasuka\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wakidaasuka\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"わきだあすか｜脇田あすか \/ WAKIDA Asuka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42674731745322,"sku":null,"price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/happening-3760444.png?v=1774421773"},{"product_id":"kanryuteijiten","title":"Kantei-ryu Dictionary Takeshiba Kanisuke\/Author","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book delves deeply into the charm of \"Kanteiryu\", a familiar style of Kabuki calligraphy. This book, created by calligrapher Takeshiba Kanisuke, is a dictionary that carefully explains each character. It covers everything from the characteristics of the character shape to stroke order and even usage examples. It will be an essential resource for those who want to learn the traditional beauty and strength of Kanteiryu, and for those involved in design and calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e [Title] Kanteiryu Dictionary\u003cbr\u003e [Publisher] Graphic-sha\u003cbr\u003e [Date of publication] August 1983\u003cbr\u003e [Number of pages] 308 pages\u003cbr\u003e [Size] Approx. 26.6 x 19.5 x 2.4 cm \/ 1.03 kg\u003cbr\u003e [Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e [Title reading] Domestic violence\u003cbr\u003e [Author\/Editor, etc.] Kanisuke Takeshiba\/Author\u003cbr\u003e [ISBN] 4-7661-0285-1\u003cbr\u003e [Condition] Used, average condition for its age (slight scratches on back cover, slight stains on three sides, slight stains on endpapers)\u003cbr\u003e [Accessories] None\u003cbr\u003e [Books] None\u003cbr\u003e [Related Exhibitions] None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTakeshiba Crab\u003c\/strong\u003e (Takeshiba Kanisuke) 1904-1989\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:74\"\u003e As a resident kyogen composer at the Kabuki-za, he worked behind the scenes, beating the drums and other instruments.\u003cbr\u003e After that, when the National Theater opened, he joined the performing arts department and began training the next generation of performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:123\"\u003e Takeshiba is known for his achievements as a leading expert on Kanteiryu, a style of calligraphy unique to Kabuki.\u003cbr\u003e Through his many books, he worked hard to popularize Kanteiryu and pass on its traditions to future generations.\u003cbr\u003e His representative works include \"Kanteiryu Textbook\" and \"Kabuki Kanteiryu.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:55\"\u003e In recognition not only of his work as a Kanteiryu calligrapher but also of his many years of contributions to the world of Kabuki, he was awarded the Eiji Yoshikawa Cultural Award in 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"たけしばかにすけ｜竹柴蟹助 \/ TAKESHIBA Kanisuke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42892494798890,"sku":"","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/product-2398547.jpg?v=1774421900"},{"product_id":"mesquita2019","title":"Mesquita Exhibition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_5f0963f7db396563\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is the exhibition catalog for the \"Meskita Exhibition,\" the first major retrospective exhibition of the artist's work held in Japan, which took place at the Tokyo Station Gallery in 2019.\u003cbr\u003e Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita was a Dutch printmaker, also known as the teacher of M.C. Escher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e His works are known for their unique worldview, in which animals and people are depicted sometimes humorously and sometimes satirically. In particular, the animals depicted in his woodblock prints are remarkably lifelike, with their fur and skin textures rendered with astonishing delicacy, showcasing his outstanding skill.\u003cbr\u003e Furthermore, in his portraits, the use of deep shadows and contrasts of light and darkness creates a remarkable sense of three-dimensionality, bringing out even the inner emotions of the subject.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This catalog covers a wide range of his works, including decorative arts, prints, and sketches, and is a valuable resource that reveals his life and previously unknown aspects for the first time in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e[Title] Mesquita Exhibition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e[Publisher] Curators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e[Publication Date] 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e[Number of pages] 221 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e[Size] Approximately 34.2 x 22.2 x 2.0 cm, 0.88 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e[Format] Softcover\u003cbr\u003e [Title Reading] MESQUITEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e[\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eAuthor(s), Editor(s), etc.] Michiko Sagawa (Art Historian) \/ Supervisor, Tokyo Station Gallery \u0026amp; Curators Inc. \/ Planning \u0026amp; Organization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e[Printing] Yamada Photo Engraving Co., Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e[ISBN] 978-4-901745-29-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e[Condition] Used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e[7] Above\u003c\/b\u003e average (slight warping at corners, slight fraying of threads on front and back covers)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e[Accessories] None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e[Published in] None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e[Exhibition-related] Tokyo Station Gallery (2019), Sakura City Museum (2020), Nishinomiya City Otani Memorial Museum (2020), Utsunomiya Museum of Art (2020), Iwaki City Museum of Art (2020)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eSamuel Jessurn de Mesquita (1868-1944)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eBorn in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1868. Of Portuguese Jewish descent.\u003cbr\u003e Painter, printmaker, and designer. Taught at art schools for many years.\u003cbr\u003e Among his students was M.C. Escher, who is famous for his trompe-l'oeil paintings.\u003cbr\u003e In May 1940, the Netherlands was occupied by Germany, and the persecution of Jews became increasingly severe. On the night of January 31, 1944, he and his family were arrested and he ended his life in Auschwitz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mesquita \/ メスキータ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43501091356714,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/mesukiita-gashuu-746.jpg?v=1772810823"},{"product_id":"kuramata_shiro2023","title":"Shiro Kuramata's Design: A Microcosm Within Memory","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_93eb5bd8512bfd77\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is the official catalog for the \"Shiro Kuramata's Design - Microcosm in Memory\" exhibition, which was held in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Shiro Kuramata, a designer who gained worldwide acclaim in the design world since the 1960s. This catalog explores the figure and works of Shiro Kuramata, focusing on \"Shiro Kuramata himself,\" the inner self and background of thought of the designer. It introduces his representative works from his early to later years with abundant illustrations and text, tracing his creative footsteps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Shiro Kuramata, who passed away suddenly at the age of 56 in 1991, at the peak of his career. This book, published in 2021, the 30th anniversary of his death, will be a valuable resource for conveying the image of Shiro Kuramata and his poetic design work not only to those who lived in the same era, but also to the younger generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"query-text-line ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e[Title] Shiro Kuramata's Design: A Microcosm Within Memory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e[Publisher] Asahi Shimbun Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e[Publication Date] November 17, 2023\u003cbr\u003e [\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eNumber of pages] 320 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e[Size] Approximately 22.8 x 17.7 x 2.7 cm, 0.78 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e[Format] Hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e[Title Reading] Kuramata Shiro's Design: The Universe Within Memory\u003cbr\u003e [\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eAuthor(s), Editor(s), etc.] \u003cspan\u003eNobuko Inatsuka (Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art), Aya Kato (Setagaya Art Museum), Hisatoshi Noda (Setagaya Art Museum), Tomomi Miyagawa (Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art) \/ Writing and Editing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e[Printing] Yamada Photo Engraving Co., Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e[ISBN] \u003cspan\u003e978-4-87642-221-0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e[Condition] Used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e[7] Above\u003c\/b\u003e average (minor scratches on the cover)\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e[Accessories] None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e[Published in]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e[Exhibition-related associations] \u003cspan\u003eSetagaya Museum of Art (2023-2024),\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eToyama Prefectural Museum of Art (2024),\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eKyoto National Museum of Modern Art (2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eShiro Kuramata 1934 - 1991\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eBorn in Tokyo in 1934.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e In 1956, he graduated from the Kuwahara Design Institute.\u003cbr\u003e In 1965, he established his own design firm, Kuramata Design Office, and became independent.\u003cbr\u003e In the 1970s, he began designing interiors for establishments such as the \"Kiriko\" coffee shop and the \"Issey Miyake\" boutique, attracting attention with his unique worldview.\u003cbr\u003e In the 1980s, she created her signature works, such as \"How High the Moon\" (1986), which used acrylic and steel mesh, and the chair \"Miss Blanche\" (1988), which encased a glass rose, and gained international acclaim.\u003cbr\u003e His achievements were widely recognized, including receiving the Mainichi Design Award in 1981 and the French government's Order of Arts and Letters in 1987.\u003cbr\u003e He passed away suddenly in 1991 at the young age of 56.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"くらまたしろう｜倉俣史朗 \/ KURAMATA Shiro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43501092503594,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/kurasuke-shiro-no-dezain-kioku-no-naka-no-shouuchuu-illustration-345.jpg?v=1771769253"},{"product_id":"japanese-folk-art-and-design-3","title":"Japanese Folk Tools, Volume 3: Mountain and Fishing Villages","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"245\" data-start=\"120\"\u003eThe third volume of the comprehensive series \"Japanese Folk Tools,\" published in memory of the folklorist Keizo Shibusawa.\u003cbr\u003eThis book features everyday tools, fishing gear, hunting tools, and gathering tools passed down in mountain and fishing villages, with photography by Sumi Sonobe. It accurately captures the appearance of the tools, including traces of their use, and conveys the regional culture and lifestyle in a three-dimensional way through photographs and detailed explanations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"369\" data-start=\"247\"\u003eThe printing method used is gravure printing, which is characterized by its deep, rich monochrome reproduction.\u003cbr\u003eIt expresses the texture and weight of folk tools without fail, and goes beyond mere documentary photographs to bring out their sculptural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Title] In Memory of Professor Keizo Shibusawa: Commemorative Publication - Japanese Folk Tools, Volume 3: Mountain and Fishing Villages, Keiyusha Edition\u003cbr\u003e[Publisher] Keiyusha\u003cbr\u003e[Publication Date] February 28, 1966 (Showa 41)\u003cbr\u003e[Number of pages] 201 pages\u003cbr\u003e[Size] External dimensions: approx. 30.4 x 22.4 x 3.3 cm, 1.51 kg\u003cbr\u003e[Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e[Title Reading] Shibusawa Keizo Sensei Tsuitou Kinen Shuppan: Nihon no Mingu, Dai-san-kan, Yama Gyoron, Keiyusha Ban\u003cbr\u003e[Author(s), Editor(s), etc.] Isogai Isamu, Sakurada Katsunori\/Author(s), Sonobe Sumi\/Photographer\u003cbr\u003e[Printing] Gravure Seikosha, Chuo Seihan Printing \/ Printing, Matsumoto Bookbinding \/ Binding\u003cbr\u003e[ISBN] None\u003cbr\u003e[Condition] Used \u003cb\u003e[\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e] Below average\u003c\/b\u003e (overall age-related yellowing, box damage\/minor stains, cover damage, the main body is relatively good)\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e [Accessories] Slipcase\u003cbr\u003e[Published in]\u003cbr\u003e[Related Exhibitions]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIsamu Isogai (1905-?) (Currently being verified)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture in 1905.\u003cbr\u003eAfter graduating from the Mechanical Engineering Department of Kobe Higher Technical School, he worked in industrial education while also belonging to the Attic Museum (Japanese Folk Culture Research Institute) run by Keizo Shibuya, where he engaged in research on folk crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSakurada Katsunori (1903-?) (Currently being verified)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture in 1903.\u003cbr\u003eGraduated from the History Department of Keio University. In 1935, became a member of Attic Museum and mainly conducted research related to farmers. In 1955, mainly conducted research related to fishing villages.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1955, he was appointed Director of the Fisheries Museum of the Fisheries Agency.\u003cbr\u003eHis major works include \"Folk Customs of Fishing Villages\" (Issen-sha) and \"Fishermen\" (Rikujin-sha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSonobe Kiyoshi ( \u003cstrong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"59\"\u003e1921–1996\u003c\/strong\u003e )\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Tsukijima, Tokyo in 1921.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1943, he joined the publishing house Tosho-sha and studied under Ihei Kimura.\u003cbr\u003eAfter the war, he worked for Sun News Photos and Iwanami Film Studio, and also participated in the photography for the \"Iwanami Photo Library.\"\u003cbr\u003eAfter becoming independent in 1957, he traveled throughout the country, recording the culture, customs, and daily lives of the people.\u003cbr\u003eKnown for works such as \"Kitakami River\" and \"Lost Landscapes of Japan,\" he also received the Japan Photographic Society Award.\u003cbr\u003eThroughout his life, he continued to photograph the original landscapes, folk culture, and local culture of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"そのべきよし｜薗部澄 \/ SONOBE Kiyoshi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43547372879914,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/3-3093561.jpg?v=1774421600"},{"product_id":"日本の民具-第2巻","title":"Japanese Folk Tools, Volume 2: Rural Life","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"245\" data-start=\"120\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis series of books was published to commemorate the achievements of the folklorist Keizo Shibusawa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"245\" data-start=\"120\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis volume introduces a variety of folk tools passed down in Japanese rural communities, with detailed photographs and explanations.  These tools—for farming, daily life, and supporting those activities—are valuable materials for recording and preserving a disappearing folk culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"245\" data-start=\"120\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis book is the culmination of Keizo Shibazoe's lifelong dedication to collecting and researching folk tools, and is an essential resource for anyone interested in folklore, history, and cultural property research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"369\" data-start=\"247\"\u003e The printing method used is gravure printing, which is characterized by its deep, rich monochrome reproduction.\u003cbr\u003e It expresses the texture and weight of folk tools without fail, and goes beyond mere documentary photographs to bring out their sculptural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Title] In Memory of Professor Keizo Shibusawa: Commemorative Publication - Japanese Folk Tools, Volume 2: Rural Life, Keiyusha Edition\u003cbr\u003e [Publisher] Keiyusha\u003cbr\u003e [Publication Date] August 10, 1965 (Showa 40)\u003cbr\u003e [Number of pages] 206 pages\u003cbr\u003e [Size] External dimensions: approx. 30.4 x 22.4 x 3.3 cm, 1.51 kg\u003cbr\u003e [Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e [Title Reading] Shibusawa Keizo Sensei Tsuitou Kinen Shuppan: Nihon no Mingu Dai-Nikan Nōson Keiyūsha Ban\u003cbr\u003e [Author(s), Editor(s), etc.] Isogai Isamu, Sakurada Katsunori\/Author(s), Sonobe Sumi\/Photographer, Tagawa Seiichi\/Book Design \u0026amp; Layout\u003cbr\u003e [Printing] Gravure Seikosha, Chuo Seihan Printing \/ Printing, Matsumoto Bookbinding \/ Binding\u003cbr\u003e [ISBN] None\u003cbr\u003e [Condition] Used \u003cb\u003e[\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e] Below average\u003c\/b\u003e (overall age-related yellowing, box damage\/minor stains, cover damage, the main body is relatively good)\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e [Accessories] Slipcase\u003cbr\u003e [Published in]\u003cbr\u003e [Related Exhibitions]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Isamu Isogai (1905-?) (Currently being verified)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Born in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture in 1905.\u003cbr\u003e After graduating from the Mechanical Engineering Department of Kobe Higher Technical School, he worked in industrial education while also belonging to the Attic Museum (Japanese Folk Culture Research Institute) run by Keizo Shibuya, where he engaged in research on folk crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Sakurada Katsunori (1903-?) (Currently being verified)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Born in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture in 1903.\u003cbr\u003e Graduated from the History Department of Keio University. In 1935, became a member of Attic Museum and mainly conducted research related to farmers. In 1955, mainly conducted research related to fishing villages.\u003cbr\u003e In 1955, he was appointed Director of the Fisheries Museum of the Fisheries Agency.\u003cbr\u003e His major works include \"Folk Customs of Fishing Villages\" (Issen-sha) and \"Fishermen\" (Rikujin-sha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Sonobe Kiyoshi ( \u003cstrong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"59\"\u003e1921–1996\u003c\/strong\u003e )\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Born in Tsukijima, Tokyo in 1921.\u003cbr\u003e In 1943, he joined the publishing house Tosho-sha and studied under Ihei Kimura.\u003cbr\u003e After the war, he worked for Sun News Photos and Iwanami Film Studio, and also participated in the photography for the \"Iwanami Photo Library.\"\u003cbr\u003e After becoming independent in 1957, he traveled throughout the country, recording the culture, customs, and daily lives of the people.\u003cbr\u003e Known for works such as \"Kitakami River\" and \"Lost Landscapes of Japan,\" he also received the Japan Photographic Society Award.\u003cbr\u003e Throughout his life, he continued to photograph the original landscapes, folk culture, and local culture of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"そのべきよし｜薗部澄 \/ SONOBE Kiyoshi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43643799699498,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/nihon-no-mingu-dai-ni-kan-nouson-illustration-997.jpg?v=1772808763"},{"product_id":"nagataisshu_gyotaku","title":"Nagata Isshu, Fish Prints","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection of works elevates the fish-printing technique, which fishermen have long used to record their catches, to the level of artistic expression.\u003cbr data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"117\"\u003eFish prints are a technique of recording the shape and texture of fish by applying ink directly to the fish's body and pressing Japanese paper against it. It was a widely used recording method in the days before photography.\u003cbr\u003eThis book explores the folk traditions behind these images, while also showcasing the fish's form as if it were a painting, emerging from the varying shades of ink.\u003cbr data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"226\"\u003eThe book cover was designed by Akira Uno, who is known as an illustrator and stage designer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Title] Fish Print\u003cbr\u003e[Publisher] Geibi Publishing Co., Ltd.\u003cbr\u003e[Publication Date] May 15, 1960\u003cbr\u003e[Number of Pages] No page numbers\u003cbr\u003e[Size] Approximately 35.8 x 26.3 x 2.0 cm, 0.88 kg\u003cbr\u003e[Format] Hardcover, with a transparent resin cover.\u003cbr\u003e[Title Reading] Giyotaku\u003cbr\u003e[Author(s) \/ Editor(s)] Isshu Nagata \/ Author, Masuji Ibuse \/ Text, Yoshio Hiyama \/ Text, Noboru Ogata \/ Title, Akira Uno \u0026amp; Ryuichi Yamashiro \/ Design\u003cbr\u003e[Printing] Gravure Seikosha \/ Printing, Hosono Seibunjo \/ Binding\u003cbr\u003e[ISBN]\u003cbr\u003e[Condition] Used \u003cb\u003e[\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e] Fair to Below\u003c\/b\u003e Average (Box slightly damaged\/slightly yellowed, cover slightly torn with repair marks, top and bottom edges yellowed with age, spine corners slightly bumped)\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e [Accessories] Box, transparent resin cover\u003cbr\u003e[Published in] None\u003cbr\u003e[Related Exhibitions]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIsshu Nagata (1903-1988)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1903.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1923, he entered the Department of Western Painting at Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of the Arts) and studied under Takeji Fujishima.\u003cbr\u003eDuring his time as a student, he participated in the avant-garde theater movement.\u003cbr\u003eHe was also deeply involved in the proletarian art movement. 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Using the keyword \"tsuzuku,\" which evokes the energy of creation, such as connecting, linking, and circulating, this book features a wealth of information on Minagawa's creations, including textiles and clothing, original drawings and illustrations, scenes from the manufacturing process at factories and studios, and even words from Minagawa himself. This special volume captures the 25-year history of minä perhonen.\u003cbr\u003e In addition to the regular cover, there are 10 limited edition covers. 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The ellipsis-rich sequence leaves ample room for interpretation for the reader, allowing them to overlap their emotions, memories, and dreams across languages and generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"466\"\u003e Maria Medem's minimalist yet vibrant graphics alternate between filling and void, repetition and change, creating an almost meditative rhythm for reading. Each time you turn a page, you are encouraged to stop, feel, and go back and forth, and the drawings themselves function as an autonomous language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"579\"\u003e This book is published by Fidèle Éditions, which pursues modern and sensitive comic expression, and is the third collaboration with Maria Medem, following ``Échos'' (2018) and ``Cedars'' (2021).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Title] RAINBOW\u003cbr\u003e [Publisher] Fidèle editions\u003cbr\u003e [Publication date] \u003cspan\u003eDecember 4, 2025 (first edition limited to 2,500 copies)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Number of pages] 160 pages\u003cbr\u003e [Size] Approx. \u003cspan\u003e19.5 × 27.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e [Title reading] Rainbow\u003cbr\u003e [Authors\/Editors] \u003cspan\u003eMaría Medem (\u003c\/span\u003e Maria Medem\/author\u003cbr\u003e [printing]\u003cbr\u003e [ISBN] \u003cspan\u003e978-2-492290-26-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Condition] Brand new\u003cbr\u003e [Accessories] Fidèle editions bookmark\u003cbr\u003e [Featured books]\u003cbr\u003e [Related Exhibitions]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e María Medem ( Maria Medem)\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"186\" data-start=\"29\"\u003e Maria Medem is a comic artist and illustrator from Spain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e He is an artist who has attracted attention for his tranquil and poetic visual expression centered on color and rhythm. Using the silent comic format, which minimizes or eliminates words, his style is characterized by depicting inner themes such as memory, emotion, and the passage of time through color, repetition, and white space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"351\" data-start=\"188\"\u003e He became widely known through his works Échos (2018) and Cedars (2021), both published by Fidèle Éditions in France.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The minimalist yet vivid color composition and musical flow of the pages offer a new sensory reading experience in modern comics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e \u0026lt; Related Figures \u0026gt;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"María Medem \/ マリア・メデム","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43943403225130,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/butsubun-maria-medemu-maria-medem-rainbow-illustration-647.jpg?v=1771762494"},{"product_id":"idea_tomi-ungerer","title":"Idea Special Edition Tomi Ungerer","description":"\u003cp\u003e A special issue on Tomi Ungerer published by Seibundo Shinkosha in 1967.\u003cbr\u003e This book, compiled as part of the IDEA special edition series, sheds light on Ungerer's cynical and dark side. It includes a wide range of works, from his signature works \"Kriktor\" and \"Underground Sketchbook\" to his ironic portrait series of politicians and socialites, his work for advertising and picture books, and three-dimensional works such as toys and montages.\u003cbr\u003e There are many valuable illustrations, including portraits of him in his younger days and strange objects made from everyday items.\u003cbr\u003e The illustrations are mostly in black and white, with some color pages. \u003cbr\u003eAt the end of the book is \"A Conversation with Tomi Ungerer\" by Nishio Tadahisa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Title] Idea Special Edition Tomi Ungerer 1967 Seibundo Shinkosha\u003cbr\u003e [Publisher] Seibundo Shinkosha\u003cbr\u003e [Date of publication] March 20, 1967\u003cbr\u003e [Number of pages] 120 pages\u003cbr\u003e [Size] 223*298*10mm, approx. 465g\u003cbr\u003e [Format] Softcover\u003cbr\u003e [Language] Japanese\u003cbr\u003e [Title reading] Ideas by Tomi Ungerer\u003cbr\u003e [Authors\/Editors] Tomi Ungerer\/Author, Tadahisa Nishio\/Editor\u003cbr\u003e [Printing] Dai Nippon Printing\/Text printing\u003cbr\u003e [ISBN] None\u003cbr\u003e [Condition] Used [3] Below average (damage to spine, missing parts, repaired, front and back covers folded, aging on three sides)\u003cbr\u003e [Accessories] None\u003cbr\u003e [Books featured] None\u003cbr\u003e [Related Exhibitions] None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"184\"\u003e Jean-Thomas Ungerer \/ Tomi Ungerer (November 28, 1931 – February 9, 2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"184\"\u003e Born in Strasbourg, Alsace, France in 1931. Children's literature author and illustrator. \u003cbr\u003eThe loss of his father at a young age and the experience of his hometown Alsace becoming German territory during World War II had a major influence on his subsequent creative endeavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"369\"\u003e He moved to the United States in 1956 and began working as a picture book author. He established international acclaim for his humorous and allegorical works, such as \"The Three Wonderful Men,\" \"The Moon Man,\" \"Geralda and the Ogre,\" and \"Cricker the Snake.\" He also published works for adults, such as \"The Underground Sketchbook\" and \"Fornicon.\" He is also known for his sharp social satire, such as his posters opposing racism and the Vietnam War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"489\"\u003e He received the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration in 1998. He spent his later years based in Ireland and passed away in Cork on February 9, 2019, at the age of 87. He is considered one of the most representative illustrators of the 20th century, and worked across a wide range of genres, from children's literature to political satire and erotic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"516\" data-start=\"463\"\u003e \u0026lt; Related Figures \u0026gt;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tomi UNGERER\/ トミ・アンゲラー","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44052175093802,"sku":null,"price":1900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/aidea-bessatsu-tomi-anvuraa-illustration-265.jpg?v=1773588934"},{"product_id":"books-on-japan-1931-1972","title":"BOOKS ON JAPAN 1931-1972 Japanese Foreign Affairs Graphic Magazine","description":"\u003carticle data-turn=\"user\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-481\" data-turn-id=\"d0810ec1-068f-48dc-abb2-e886373be0d1\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-482\" data-turn-id=\"request-692fb44b-6744-8321-b4db-d362e0c68518-24\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"9e7bfe90-44f9-4957-ada0-9a0776d4d2a9\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"201\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e Compiled by Morioka Yoshiyuki, owner of Morioka Bookstore, this collection features 106 Japanese propaganda graphic magazines published over a period of approximately 40 years, from 1931 to 1972. The collection includes publications produced to communicate the nation's political and military policies and cultural standards overseas, as well as Western-language tourist guides, export product catalogs, exposition booklets, and Olympic-related publications. Covers and representative pages of each magazine are displayed in color. Arranged by publication year, the collection also includes information on the production background and key staff members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"203\"\u003e The magazines included include \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNIPPON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFRONT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e . With cutting-edge printing technology as a backdrop, a diverse range of talent, including photographers, painters, and designers, contributed to the magazine's pages, making full use of photojournalism, constructive typography, and collage. The transition in content, from introducing culture to promoting national pride during wartime, reflects not only the evolution of visual expression but also the ideas and social conditions of the era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Title] BOOKS ON JAPAN 1931-1972 Japanese Foreign Affairs Graphic Magazine\u003cbr\u003e [Publisher] PNN Shinsha\u003cbr\u003e [Publication date] \u003cspan\u003eOctober 26, 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Number of pages] 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e [Size] \u003cspan\u003eB5 size variant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e [Language] Japanese\u003cbr\u003e [Title Reading] Books on Japan 1931-1972 Japanese Taigai Ginjutsu\u003cbr\u003e [Author\/editor, etc.] Masayuki Morioka\/Author, \u003cspan\u003eSatoru Takayanagi\/Photography, Seiji Mizuno\/Photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Print] Tokyo Inshokan\/Print\u003cbr\u003e [ISBN] 978-4-86100-826-9\u003cbr\u003e [Condition] Used [ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e ] Above average to average (cover slightly dirty)\u003cbr\u003e [Accessories] (Obi missing)\u003cbr\u003e [Featured books]\u003cbr\u003e [Related Exhibitions]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Yoshiyuki Morioka (1974-)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"256\" data-start=\"25\"\u003e Born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1974.\u003cbr\u003e After working at the second-hand bookstore \"Isseido Bookstore\" in Jimbocho, Morioka founded Morioka Bookstore in 2006. It began as a bookstore and gallery space. In 2015, it moved to Ginza and began operating under the concept of \"a bookstore that sells one book.\" It adopts a format where only one book is introduced and sold at each session, and has attracted attention both domestically and internationally as an attempt to create a space where dialogue can take place between authors and readers. In 2023, it was featured in \"The World's Best Shops,\" published by London's Courier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"438\" data-start=\"258\"\u003e In addition to running the bookstore, she also assists in planning and curating exhibitions. She has been involved in exhibitions such as \"Crafts Near Me\" at the Shiseido Gallery, \"Reverence and Crafts\" at the Yamagata Biennale, and \"Khadi: Weaving India's Tomorrow\" at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, and has also been in charge of planning the exhibition \"Japanese Art Books from the Saul Leiter Collection\" at Shibuya Hikarie and the \"Children and War\" exhibition at the University of the Sacred Heart, Japan. Her activities span multiple fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"628\" data-start=\"440\"\u003e He continues to write, writing serials for publications such as Geijutsu Shincho, Kogei Seika online, Hanatsubaki online, and Shosetsumaru. His works include Photo Book: 108 Books You'll Want to Give to Someone, BOOKS ON JAPAN 1931-1972: Japan's Foreign Propaganda Graphic Magazine, A Used Bookstore in the Wilderness, Books and the Shopkeeper, A Journey Around Ginza in 800 Days, and Forgiving Shortcake. In 2023, he gave a congratulatory speech as a graduating representative at the entrance ceremony of his alma mater, Hosei University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e \u0026lt; Related Figures \u0026gt;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"もりおかよしゆき｜森岡督行 \/ MORIOKA Yoshiyuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44079582183466,"sku":null,"price":6600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/books-on-japan-1931-1972-nihon-no-taigai-kiden-gurafu-shi-illustration-475.jpg?v=1773590342"},{"product_id":"here-is-japan-vol2","title":"Here is JAPAN No. 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e This guidebook introducing Japan to foreigners was published by Asahi Broadcasting Corporation in 1964. With the Tokyo Olympics approaching, it was produced to convey Japanese culture, cities, landscapes, and industry from various angles to foreign tourists visiting Japan. 200,000 copies of the second issue alone were printed, and many of them were distributed to passengers on Pan American World Airways flights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe editorial advisors include Hidetoshi Kato, Minoru Oda, Sakyo Komatsu, Tadao Umesao, Takeo Kuwabara, and Taro Okamoto. Awazu Kiyoshi is in charge of art direction, and the book is primarily composed of photographic illustrations. Ten of Japan's leading postwar photographers, including Eikoh Hosoe, Hiroshi Hamaya, Shigekazu Nagano, Ken Domon, Munekazu Inoue, Seiji Otsuji, Shomei Tomatsu, Yasuhiro Ishimoto, Yukichi Watanabe, and Yukio Futagawa, participated in the book, presenting powerful images across the first 200 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWhile the first issue, published the previous year, was centered around a cover design by Hayakawa Yoshio and illustrations by Manabe Hiroshi, this issue takes a major turn by presenting \"Japan\" through photography. Covering everything from the dynamism of cities to traditional culture, climate, and industrial sites, it visually conveys the state of Japan's postwar reconstruction. It is a book that symbolizes the era, crystallizing the characteristics of a medium produced ahead of a national event and the work of photographers at the forefront of the time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Title] Here is JAPAN No. 2\u003cbr\u003e [Publisher] ASAHI BROADCASTING CORPORATION\u003cbr\u003e [Date of publication] 1964\u003cbr\u003e [Number of pages] 206 pages\u003cbr\u003e [Size] Approx. 105*180*20mm, 386g\u003cbr\u003e [Format] Softcover\u003cbr\u003e [Language] English\u003cbr\u003e [Title Reading] Here is Japan Go \u003cbr\u003e[Authors, editors, etc.] Awazu Kiyoshi\/cover design, text layout, illustrations, Hosoe Eikoh\/photographs, Hamaya Hiroshi\/photographs, Nagano Shigekazu\/photographs, Domon Ken\/photographs, Inoue Munekazu\/photographs, Otsuji Seiji\/photographs, Tomatsu Shomei\/photographs, Ishimoto Yasuhiro\/photographs, Watanabe Yukichi\/photographs, Futagawa Yukio\/photographs\u003cbr\u003e [printing]\u003cbr\u003e [ISBN] None\u003cbr\u003e [Condition] Used [4] Average to below average (discoloration due to age, slight damage to edges, slight scratches on front and back covers, slight stains on three sides)\u003cbr\u003e [Accessories] \u003cspan\u003eFuji Bank Yen-Dollar Conversion Chart\u003c\/span\u003e Bookmark (1 sheet)\u003cbr\u003e [Featured book] \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/books-on-japan-1931-1972\" title=\"Books on japan 1931-1972 japanese foreign affairs graphic magazine by – Bunpuku\" aria-label=\"Books on japan 1931-1972 japanese foreign affairs graphic magazine by – 文福\" data-original=\"\/en\/products\/books-on-japan-1931-1972\"\u003eBOOKS ON JAPAN 1931-1972: A graphic magazine of Japanese foreign affairs (BNN Shinsha)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Related Exhibitions]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Kiyoshi Awazu (February 19, 1929 - April 28, 2009)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"219\"\u003e Born in Meguro Ward, Tokyo. \u003cbr\u003eAfter dropping out of the Hosei University Specialization Department, he self-taught himself in painting and design techniques, and distinguished himself with his highly painterly graphic expressions that combined precise line drawings with chaotic colors.\u003cbr\u003e In 1955, he won the Nissenbi Award at the Japan Advertising Artists Association Exhibition. In 1960, he joined the Metabolism movement together with other architects, and developed collaborations in architecture and urban planning. He served as an assistant professor in the Department of Commercial Design at Musashino Art University, and devoted himself to nurturing the next generation of designers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"357\"\u003e In the late 1960s, he founded the \"Environment\" group and was involved in the planning of the theme pavilion and aerial exhibitions at the Osaka World Exposition. He has since participated in international projects both in Japan and abroad, working in a wide range of fields including posters, book covers, stage art, film art, murals, and environmental design. He is also known for his collaboration with architect Hiroshi Hara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"467\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHe was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 1990 and the Order of the Rising Sun, Fourth Class, Gold Rays with Rosette in 2000. He served as the first director of the Printing Museum of Japan from 2000 to 2005. He passed away from pneumonia in 2009. He was one of Japan's leading postwar creative artists who continued to transcend the boundaries of graphic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e \u0026lt; Related Figures \u0026gt;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Hidetoshi Kato, Minoru Oda, Sakyo Komatsu, Tadao Umesao, Takeo Kuwahara, Taro Okamoto, Kiyoshi Awazu, Eikoh Hosoe, Hiroshi Hamaya, Shigekazu Nagano, Ken Domon, Munekazu Inoue, Seiji Otsuji, Shomei Tomatsu, Yasuhiro Ishimoto, Yukichi Watanabe, Yukio Futagawa\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"あわづきよし｜粟津潔 \/ AWAZU Kiyoshi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44080357015594,"sku":null,"price":15400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/here-is-japan-2-hao-xie-zhen-ji-557.jpg?v=1772803234"},{"product_id":"shoya-yoshida_design-collection","title":"Shoya Yoshida Design Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Shoya Yoshida Design Collection,” a catalog showcasing the entirety of Shoya Yoshida’s activities, traces the trajectory of design in the “New Mingei Movement” that unfolded from his base in Tottori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshida, who sympathized with the Mingei Movement led by Soetsu Yanagi, designed in a wide range of fields, from pottery and woodworking to dyeing, weaving, bamboo crafts, metalworking, and architecture, all while working as a physician. He collaborated with local artisans to create everyday goods rooted in modern life. This book introduces representative works such as tableware, vases, and furniture with abundant illustrations and explanations, and reveals the full scope of his work through his activity records and chronological tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, the book includes practices spanning clothing, food, and shelter, such as the establishment of the Mingei Museum and the operation of “Takumi Kappōten,” highlighting his role not merely as a crafts movement but as a proposal for a lifestyle. Yoshida’s “editing power of beauty,” combining a scientific perspective with an aesthetic eye, sublimated traditional techniques into modern forms, and he is being reevaluated as a pioneer of today’s crafts and regional design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important collection of materials that unravels the philosophy and practice of the New Mingei Movement from a design perspective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Title] Shoya Yoshida no Sekai Shoya Yoshida Design Collection\u003cbr\u003e[Publisher] Tottori Mingei Museum\u003cbr\u003e[Publication Date] January 7, 2015\u003cbr\u003e[Page Count] 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e[Size] Approximately 215*263*23mm \/ 957g\u003cbr\u003e[Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e[Language] Japanese\u003cbr\u003e[Title Reading] YOSHIDA SHOYA NO SEKAI\u003cbr\u003e[Author\/Editor, etc.] Shoya Yoshida\/Author, Soetsu Yanagi\/Author, Kiyoto Kitani\/Author, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHyo Shiraoka\/Author \u0026 Producer, Kenichi Takema\/Author, Akira Shiraoka\/Photography, Naoko Iijima\/Photography, Takashi Shiraoka\/Design, Ayumi Kimoto\/Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Printing] Chuo Printing\u003cbr\u003e[ISBN] \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9784924695054\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Condition] Used 【7】Good (Slight dent on spine, slight scuffing on cover)\u003cbr\u003e[Accessories] None\u003cbr\u003e[Featured In] -\u003cbr\u003e[Related Exhibitions] -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eShoya Yoshida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (1898–1972)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"155\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eA physician and Mingei Movement activist born in Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture. While attending Niigata Medical School, he was influenced by the magazine \"Shirakaba,\" and later studied under \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSoetsu Yanagi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, becoming deeply involved in the Mingei Movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"328\" data-start=\"157\"\u003eUpon returning to his hometown in 1931 and opening a clinic, he launched the \"New Mingei Movement\" triggered by his encounter with Ushinotogama pottery. In diverse fields including pottery, woodworking, dyeing, weaving, bamboo crafts, metalworking, and Japanese paper, he personally designed and collaborated with local artisans to promote the creation of daily necessities adapted to modern life. In 1932, he established \"Takumi Kōgeiten,\" which expanded to Tokyo the following year, building a system encompassing production, distribution, and sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"330\"\u003eDuring the war, he served as a military doctor in China, and after returning to Japan post-war, he organized the Tottori Mingei Kyōdan and the Tottori Mingei Kyōkai. In 1949, he founded the Tottori Mingei Museum, dedicating himself to the promotion and education of Mingei. Furthermore, he opened \"Takumi Kappōten,\" providing a venue to use Mingei pottery in daily life, thus engaging in activities that spanned clothing, food, and shelter. He considered himself a \"Mingei producer\" and aimed to innovate living culture through beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"604\" data-start=\"495\"\u003eHe was also actively involved in cultural property protection activities, contributing to the preservation of local culture, such as the Tottori Sand Dunes. He also strove to spread his ideas through his writings such as \"Mingei Nyūmon\" (Introduction to Mingei) and \"Mingei Undō Shiken\" (My Views on the Mingei Movement). He passed away in 1972. Throughout his life, he practiced the reconstruction of society and life through Mingei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\u0026lt; Related Figures \u0026gt;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoya Yoshida, Soetsu Yanagi, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanjiro Kawai, Shoji Hamada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"よしだしょうや｜吉田璋也 \/ YOSHIDA Shoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44190206918698,"sku":null,"price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/shoya-yoshida-design-collection-2587719.jpg?v=1774421241"},{"product_id":"wakidaasuka_happening","title":"HAPPENING","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"HAPPENING\" is an art book by art director and designer Asuka Wakida.\u003cbr\u003eIt features Wakida's own diary entries alongside illustrations of the people appearing in them, presented one day per spread.\u003cbr\u003eOriginating from her graduation project at Tokyo University of the Arts, this edition includes newly added records from 2018.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Our daily lives are full of happenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the most trivial days are wonderful and fateful.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e●2015 (Heisei 27) Taito City Mayor's Encouragement Award winning work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Title] HAPPENING\u003cbr\u003e[Publisher] STAIRS PRESS\u003cbr\u003e[Publication Date] October 2019\u003cbr\u003e[Page Count] 216 pages\u003cbr\u003e[Size] Approx. 16.0 × 12.0 × 2.1 cm\u003cbr\u003e[Format] Board cover, Coptic binding, 4-color\u003cbr\u003e[Title Reading] HAPPENING\u003cbr\u003e[Author\/Editor, etc.] Asuka Wakida \/ Author, Hana Yazaki \/ Book Design \u0026 Editing, Wan Chaofan \/ Editing, Maki Sato \/ Translation\u003cbr\u003e[Printing] Inunick\u003cbr\u003e[ISBN] 978-4-908851-07-0 C071\u003cbr\u003e[Condition] New\u003cbr\u003e[Included] Bookmark\u003cbr\u003e[Featured In] \u003cbr\u003e[Related Exhibition] 2020 \"Happening\" (Midori-so Gallery, Omotesando)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\nAsuka Wakida (Wakida Asuka) 1993-\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Aichi Prefecture in 1993.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraphic designer and art director.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter graduating from the graduate school of design at Tokyo University of the Arts, she became independent after working at Kozfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe strives to live a rich life by engaging with various cultures through design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe also produces and presents her own art books and scarves as personal works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/astonish___\" class=\"track_outbound\" title=\"Https:\/\/twitter.com\/astonish___\" aria-label=\"sに関するウェブページを見る\"\u003ehttps:\/\/twitter.com\/astonish___\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/accounts\/login\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fwakidaasuka%2F\u0026amp;is_from_rle\" class=\"track_outbound\" title=\"Login • instagram\" aria-label=\"sに関するウェブページを見る\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wakidaasuka\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"わきだあすか｜脇田あすか \/ WAKIDA Asuka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44287405686826,"sku":null,"price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/happening-3760444.png?v=1774421773"},{"product_id":"paul-rand_thoughts-on-design","title":"Paul Rand's Design Philosophy","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"65\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe Japanese edition of \u003ci\u003eThoughts on Design\u003c\/i\u003e by American graphic designer Paul Rand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"187\" data-start=\"67\"\u003eRand, who created numerous corporate logos for IBM, UPS, ABC, and others, significantly influenced 20th-century graphic design. This book is his representative work, published in 1947, and it concisely articulates his ideas on advertising and graphic design, accompanied by his own works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"275\" data-start=\"189\"\u003eThe pages are composed of vivid illustrations, photographs, and typography. While it might appear to be an introductory design book at first glance, behind it lies a strong philosophy asking \"what constitutes good design.\" It explores beauty and function, playfulness and rationality. Rand's perspective, which emphasizes fitness for purpose rather than mere decoration, holds universal relevance for contemporary design and branding. It is not merely a collection of works, but a book that quietly poses questions about the act of design itself.\u003cbr\u003eThis is the first Japanese translation and复刻版, published to commemorate Paul Rand's 100th birthday.\u003cbr\u003e*This book is a复刻版 of Paul Rand's \u003ci\u003eThoughts on Design\u003c\/i\u003e (1970 revised edition). Per the author's wishes, it is entirely monochrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"275\" data-start=\"189\"\u003e[Title] Paul Rand's Thoughts on Design: Paul Rand\u003cbr\u003e[Publisher] \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace Shower Network\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Publication Date] December 26, 2014 (First Edition)\u003cbr\u003e[Page Count] 96 pages\u003cbr\u003e[Dimensions] Approx. 166*199*9mm \/ 240g\u003cbr\u003e[Format] Softcover\u003cbr\u003e[Language] Japanese\u003cbr\u003e[Title Reading] POORU RANDO NO DEZAIN SHISOU\u003cbr\u003e[Author\/Editor, etc.] Paul Rand\/Author, Mugumi Kawamura\/Translator\u003cbr\u003e[Printing] Shinano Printing\/Printing \u0026 Binding\u003cbr\u003e[ISBN] \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9784907435448\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Condition] Used 【7】Good (Cover: slight dirt)\u003cbr\u003e[Accessories] None\u003cbr\u003e[Featured In] -\u003cbr\u003e[Related Exhibitions] -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePaul Rand (1914-1996)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Brooklyn, New York, USA, in 1914. 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From 1956, he taught at Yale University, also working as an educator and theorist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is still globally recognized as one of the figures who expanded graphic design from commercial art to modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\u0026lt; Related Figures \u0026gt;\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLászló Moholy-Nagy, Jan Tschichold, Josef Müller-Brockmann, Herbert Bayer, Saul Bass, Massimo Vignelli, Steve Jobs \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Paul Rand \/ ポール・ランド","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44350426120234,"sku":null,"price":2900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/ECE4C669-6276-4B35-8072-FE9E76C4BAF4.jpg?v=1778586529"},{"product_id":"josef-albers","title":"Josef Albers's Class: A Laboratory of Color and Material","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"69\"\u003eAn exhibition catalog focusing on Josef Albers, who significantly influenced 20th-century art as a painter, designer, and educator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eAlbers, who studied at the Bauhaus, later became responsible for the basic course at the same school. 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