PIE catalogue 2015 for USA

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PAREIDOLIA

A Retrospective of Beloved and New Works by James Jean Size: 305 x 225mm Pages: 288p (Full Color) + Supplementary Poster Bound: Softbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-7562-4713-1 Release Date: October 2015 Price: $45.00

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Born in 1978 as a Taiwanese-American, James Jean became one of the talented artists/illustrators in both commercial works and fine art gallery works. He contributed numerous works for cover visuals of American comics and he also did creative collaborative project with PRADA in 2007.

This title is the long-awaited art collection of James Jean covering most his careers.

With roughly half of art works being first published such as CD album artworks of Linkin Park, this can be the treasured book for his fans all over the world.

To celebrate the first release in Japan, endorsers are presented in bilingual by Takashi Murakami (contemporary artist) and Guillermo del Toro (film director).

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The Art of Grasshopper Manufacture Complete Collection of SUDA51: A Great Video Game Designer in Japan Size: 257 x 182mm Pages: 224p (192p in Color) Bound: Softbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-7562-4586-1 Release Date: July 2015 Price: $39.95

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This is the one-and-only title of complete art works created by Grasshopper Manufacture, a Japanese video game developer. Grasshopper gained mainstream attention for their successful games such as Lollipop Chainsaw, Killer 7 and No More Heroes, etc. In addition, Grasshopper is going to release a longawaited new playstation速4 game titled LET IT DIE, which is also going to be booming in 2015. SUDA51, the renowned game director, designer, and CEO of Grasshopper, is also noted for his original and imaginative art works which made him well known internationally.

This title introduces most major game designs of Grasshopper, covering main visuals of each game, package designs, sketches, model sheets and greeting card designs.

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Cats by Kuniyoshi Ukiyo-e Paper Book

Publisher: Daifukushorin Size: 257 x 182mm Pages: 152p (60 removable sheets + 32p / Full Color + 1C) Bound: Softbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-7562-4669-1 Release Date: August 2015 Price: $25.00

Imagine the life of Edo, an old name of Tokyo, in the early modern period – there were many ‘Ukiyo-e’ shops which were dealing with various woodblock prints just like fashion snaps or entertaining magazines as we know them today. Each Ukiyo-e work was sold individually and people bought the beautifully printed sheets of paper to learn the up-to-date trend of the day and/or to enjoy the artworks by displaying them on the wall as interior decor.

This art book features cats humorously and satirically depicted by UTAGAWA Kuniyoshi (1792-1892), an outstanding Ukiyo-e great master. 60 reproductive artworks can be removed easily, so that the title can provide the authentic fun of Ukiyo-e to the people today along with a handful creative ideas owing to the plain design on the back side.

This is a must for Japanese art lovers, cat lovers as well as those who seek new impression of art.

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Cats in Ukiyo-e

Japanese Woodblock Print of UTAGAWA Kuniyoshi

This book is an art collection of Kuniyoshi’s works which is offering a feast of Kuniyoshi’s cats in all their myriad manifestations. 76 of Kuniyoshi’s dynamic and colorful Ukiyo-e in total are showcased in this book with detailed interpretations.

210 x 148mm 192p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4287-7 $29.95

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Erik Bruun

Finnish Graphic Designer Size: 257 x 182mm Pages: 224p (Full Color) + Supplementary Poster Bound: Softbound Language: Japanese, some English ISBN: 978-4-7562-4663-9 Release Date: August 2015 Price: $35.00

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Born in 1926, Erik Bruun is an active graphic designer in Finland who won international respect for his wide variety of works such as logotypes, brand guidelines, posters, books, stamps and even Finnish banknotes.

Often describing beautiful sceneries in Finland, he is also well known as a naturalist with deep love for his homeland filled with rich nature.

This is the one-and-only treasured book which introduces a number of his works from his long career. A must-buy title not only for his fans but for those who admire Finnish design.

Most pages include pictures only, but the introduction is available JPN/ENG bilingual.

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Olle Eksell 978-4-89444-547-5

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Avant-Garde Graphics in Russia Posters, Book Design, Children Books, Typography and more Size: 257 x 186mm Pages: 320p (Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: Japanese, some English ISBN: 978-4-7562-4612-7 Release Date: June 2015 Price: $39.95

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This title is a definitive graphic art collection of Russian avant-garde.

Contents are widely various in the fields such as editorial design, book design, children books, typography, pattern graphics, poster creation, fashion and textiles and so on. In addition, energetic and dynamic works are to be shown in a stylish layout at every turn of the page – with mixture of sophisticated design by Reiko Harajo, a renowned book designer who is well known for her gorgeous book design of past PIE titles: George Barbier, William Morris and Harry Clarke.

About 300 works in total are shown in this title accompanied by some columns, which introduce the Russian printing technology, famous graphic designers, illustrators and typographers.

This would be the very best treasured book for designers, especially with a keen interest in Russian Avant-Garde.

All titles of art works as well as some columns are available in English.

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mt 100 Writing and Crafting Papers Size: 148 x 210mm Pages: 216p (100 removable sheets + 16p / Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-7562-4696-7 Release Date: October 2015 Price: $24.00

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The world-wide successful product, mt (masking tape or Japanese washi paper tape), is now featured in PIE’s 100 papers series! Colorful & cute designs are carefully selected from mt backlist and printed on various textured papers so that users can enjoy the endless combination of each design with using mt.

This is an ideal paper book for craft lovers as well as mt fans all over the world.

100 Writing and Crafting Papers from Paris

100 Illustrated Papers for Writing and Crafting

This book contains 100 removable papers with Paris-influenced lovely illustations by 12 French artists. Some are stylish and others are cute and heartwarming. This title consists of a various papers: gloss, rough, craft paper, and so on. Readers can enjoy writing letters and crafting small things in various ways.

This book contains 100 removable papers with cute illustrations designed by 25 contemporary Japanese artists. This book consists of a various papers: gloss, rough, craft paper, and so on. So readers can enjoy writing letters and crafting such as making small envelopes or pochi-bukuro, a tiny bag for money gift.

148 x 210mm 216p (100 removable sheets + 16p / Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual June 2015 978-4-7562-4626-4 $24.00

148 x 210mm 216p (100 removable sheets + 16p / Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4451-2 $25.50

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Sweet and Nostalgic Paper Craft Book Japanese Retro-Whimsy Patterns designed by Yonagadou Size: 297 x 210mm Pages: 160p (77 removable sheets + 6p / Full Color + 1C) Bound: Softbound Language: Japanese, some English ISBN: 978-4-7562-4641-7 Release Date: June 2015 Price: $24.00

This book includes 77 removable papers designed by Yonagadou, who is a wellknown product designer for her sweet and nostalgic patterns. All papers are double-face designed on various textured papers for crafting and writing. In addition, some cute examples of paper craft works are also included.

Some pattern designs are selected by Yonagadou’s past works which were introduced in Modern Patterns of Japan while others are designed exclusively for this title inspired by Japanese classic tile designs and old-fashioned wrapping papers which were also introduced in the title Sweet and Nostalgic Designs in Japan.

This is an ideal title for craft lovers and also impressive gift for those who is seeking something new. Graphic designers and textile designers may also be fond of the patterns in this book.

Most pages are pictures only but the introduction is available in English.

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Modern Patterns of Japan Sweet & Nostalgic

Sweet and Nostalgic Designs in Japan Handcrafts, Graphics, Architecture and More

This book presents a collection of patterns designed by Yonagadou, an artist who creates lovely and nostalgic patterns and products.

The patterns from child kimonos, papers and packages are colorfully presented in this book.

Yonagadou, who is also the author of Modern Patterns of Japan, selects various Japanese traditional craft works such as Japanese candy wrapping papers, tiles, architecture, dolls, and even rituals, and visit the place of origins and meet with the craftsmen.

210 x 148mm 184p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-89444-819-3 $19.95

210 x 148mm 144p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4469-7 $28.00

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Design Ideas for Handmade Textile & Fabric Size: 210 x 148mm Pages: 144p + 8 papers (Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: Japanese ISBN: 978-4-7562-4617-2 Release Date: August 2015 Price: $22.50

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This book introduces 10 Japanese fabric designers and their handmade works, all of which provide natural and heartwarming impressions to those who take them in hands. Their works are designed by traditional methods such as woodblock printing, clay dying, hand stitches and so on, with an essence of trendy lifestyle.

This book is not only showcasing the designers’ collection but featuring the indepth look at their techniques. It is a must-have reference book for textile designers, who seek new impressions.

Category title and techniques are available in English.

Coffee Shop and Concept Store Designs From Interior to Tools Size: 257 x 182mm Pages: 152p (144 in Color) Bound: Softbound Language: Japanese ISBN: 978-4-7562-4625-7 Release Date: June 2015 Price: $25.00

This title introduces small but trendy shops from throughout Japan such as café and coffee shops, concept shops, and zakka shops. Not only interior / exterior designs but also their cutting-edge shop items or package designs are also featured. The owner’s taste is very well reflected in his/her own shop and readers can enjoy the design essence from each turn of page. Good reference book for graphic designers and interior stylist as well as those who plan to open their own shops.

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MAP MANIA

Ideas of Effective Map Designs

This book compiles a selection of visually inspiring maps. Simple, small map on the shop card, detailed map for tourists - all kinds of maps are included. It is a great reference book for everyone who needs to create/design maps, and will be an ultimate collection of the map design.

257 x 182mm 340p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese 978-4-7562-4649-3 August 2015 $69.00

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Applied Typography 25 This is the latest yearbook of the typography designs juried by Japan Typography Association. Great typography works, celebrating its 50th anniversary, are also included. An useful reference for all kinds of graphic designers.

297 x 210mm 272p (Full Color) Hardbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4619-6 June 2015 $98.00

Comic Mix Design

Graphic Design Trend in Japan: Advertising, Promotional Tool and Packaging featuring Comics and Animation

These days in Japan, manga/animation is used for advertisements, direct mails, brochures etc. This is because manga/ anime is the efficient media to allow people to understand complicated matters easily and to have a great impact.

285 x 220mm 160p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese 978-4-7562-4599-1 $45.00

Girly Design Idea This book showcases varieties of girly works that move women’s hearts. Rich examples of advertisements, posters, flyers, catalogs are categorized by images and the details that make the works look girly are closed up.

300 x 224mm 224p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese 978-4-7562-4610-3 $69.00

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More Heroes and Heroines

Japanese Video Game + Animation Illustration Size: 257 x 182mm Pages: 208p (Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-7562-4585-4 Price: $29.95

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Following PIE’s former best seller title Heroes and Heroines, this is the most trendy and updated art collection of more than 50 prominent Japanese character deisngers in the field of video game and animation. The bilingual interview with Shirow Miwa, a multi-talented artist who designs RPG game Seventh Dragon 2020, is also included. This is the must-have book for Japanese video game & anime lovers as well as cosplay enthusiasts. <Featured Works / Designers> Girls and Panzer / Isao Sugimoto GUNDAM RECONGUISTA G / Kenichi Yoshida Kill la Kill / Sushio Attack on Titan / Kyoji Asano Persona 3 THE MOVIE / Keisuke Watabe METAL GEAR SOLID V:THE PHANTOM PAIN / Yoji Shinkawa etc.

Cool Japan Design

Inspired Graphics of Japanese Manga, Animation and Game

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GAKI

A Girl and Monsters' Night Parade

Growing the market of Japanese pop culture, there are more and more “well-designed” graphics.

This book features book designs, ad designs, CD/DVD jacket designs, and novelty designs with Japanese manga, animation and video game characters.

Sawaki Takeyasu, the author of the book, is a popular Japanese game character designer of Devil May Cry series, El Shaddai and Okami. This book is his first picture book to be published and the exotic touch of his illustrations will also attract oriental art lovers.

257 x 182mm 224p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4257-0 $48.00

257 x 182mm 88p (Full color) Hardbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4352-2 $29.95

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POSTERS

OTOMO KATSUHIRO X GRAPHIC DESIGN Size: 364 x 257mm Pages: 176p (Full color) + Supplementary Poster Bound: Softbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-7562-4447-5 Price: $69.00

Otomo Katsuhiro is one of the most respected and influential Japanese artists/storytellers in the history of modern comics and animation. Akira, which is Otomo’s representative work, boasts astonishing power and visionary scope, with unsurpassed artistry.

This book, as the second title of Otomo Katsuhiro published by PIE International, exclusively features more than 130 posters, all of which use Otomo’s great illustration works.

Special bilingual (JPN/ENG) interview with Otomo and graphic designers is also included in the last 6 pages.

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Dreaming Girls

Art Collection of Macoto Takahashi

Macoto Takahashi (1934-) is a prominent artist well known for his illustration of gorgeous girls. The style of his illustrations is obviously influenced by Art Deco, and they are typical of Japanese manga drawings that are popular today. This is a treasured book for not only fans but “cosplay” girls as a great reference.

297 x 210mm 208p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4380-5 $43.00

MARUO GRAPH DX I

ISBN : 978-4-309-90967-7

MARUO GRAPH DX II

ISBN : 978-4-309-90968-4

As the revised and enlarged edition of the former Maruo EX series, this title added Maruo’s recent works for another 32 pages. The inclusive works are illustrations in magazine, book designs as well as rough sketches. Thanks to Maruo’s unique and consistent style, his works are always providing fresh impacts and are successful to keep gaining new fans. This is the must-have treasured book for Maruo fans all over the world.

Publisher: editions treville 256 x 188mm 210p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese $69.00

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PUSSYCAT! KILL! KILL! KILL! Publisher: editions treville Size: 364 x 257mm Pages: 72p (Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-309-92022-1 Price: $54.00

This title consists of fantastic collaboration of the three internationally-renowned artists in the field of erotic illustrations – Hajime Sorayama, Rockin’ Jelly Bean and Katsuya Terada – and is showcasing high quality and tasteful art works at each turn of a page. Those ‘Great Masters’ try to introduce each other at the front page of each artist, so the readers can enjoy their comments, and at the same time, understand the fact that they have been highly influenced and cultivated mutually.

There is no doubt that this large-sized title can be a treasured book for erotic art lovers and the fans of those artists. Also it is a good reference book for those who learn illustration.

KATSUYA TERADA 10 Ten 10 Year Retrospective

Katsuya Terada is one of Japan’s most sought-after illustrators who is known as the character designer for the animated film, Blood: The Last Vampire.

This book showcases 600 of his works in the recent decade which consist of mangas, illustrations, as well as preliminary sketches, production drawings.

210 x 148mm 328p (64p in 4 Color + 264p in 2 Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4376-8 $39.95

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Japanese Erotica in Contemporary Art

Paintings, Illustrations, Dolls and more

This title is a comprehensive art collection of contemporary erotic arts in Japan covering more than 50 great and up-and-coming artists in various fields such as illustration, doll, contemporary art, comic/anime and so on.

Bilingual (JPN/ENG) overview exposition of latest Japanese erotic art is also included.

257 x 186mm 320p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4495-6 $55.00

YOSHITAKA AMANO

The World Beyond Your Imagination

Yoshitaka Amano is a multi-talented Japanese artist who is well known for his massively successful video-game character designs of Final Fantasy series. This title displays more than 250 Amano’s entire works from the beginning of his career.

297 x 225mm 224p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English and Chinese 978-4-7562-4604-2 $49.95

melting This is the comprehensive art collection of Makiko Sugawa, with 120 illustrations of girls and females who often have posthetic limbs with lingeries; this is not only for conveying a big impact but her experimentation to know if the works can be seen as beautiful and fashionable by contrast with something artificial.

Publisher: Atelier Third 219 x 157mm 112p (30p in 2 color) Hardbound Japanese 978-4-88375-137-2 $48.50

the art of feebee 1

ISBN : 978-4-309-90933-2

the art of feebee 2

ISBN : 978-4-309-90934-9

Feebee, an Japanese illustrator who draws various women who have both inner beauty and moral strength. The first title includes her early works in the pop art style as well as her following works regarded ‘Neo Japanesque style’ using delicate and bold lines like those seen in such Ukiyo-e woodblock prints. The second title shows her evolutional change which were reached ‘Pan Asia style’ with the motifs of oriental animals such as a tiger and a dragon.

Publisher: editions treville 310 x 216mm 64p (Full Color) Hardbound J/E bilingual $45.00

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TAISHO KIMONO

Beauty of Japanese Modernity in 1910s & 20s Size: 210 x 148mm Pages: 272p (Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: Japanese, some English ISBN: 978-4-7562-4635-6 Price: $39.95

This book introduces Meisen kimono, which were produced in loud colors and patterns for fashionable ‘modern girl’ consumer in early 20th century. They were very much different from authentic kimono patterns in former periods and their various designs are categorized in patterns and motifs. Some paintings or illustrations depicting beautiful kimono girls are also shown in this book.

Excellent book for kimono lovers and also will be a great reference for fashion and graphic designers.

All pattern names and part of editorial contents are translated into English.

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Japanese Woodblock Paper Designs The Isetatsu Collection of Edo Chiyogami

This is the comprehensive design collection of Isetatsu – a brand of ‘Edo Chiyogami’ or Japanese traditional woodblock printed papers. This book introduces many designs from their huge collection and thieir long history. In addition, hints for decoration or crafting are also featured.

210 x 148mm 208p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4544-1 October 2015 $29.95

The Art of Japanese Dyeing Patterns Kamawanu Collection of Tenugui: Japanese Cotton Cloth

This is the comprehensive design collection of K amawanu – a Japanese brand of Tenugui, pieces of cotton cloth with a variety of beautiful dyeing patterns. This book showcases more than 300 designs with JPN/ENG explanations, as well as some useful ideas for Tenugui usage.

210 x 148mm 200p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4510-6 $32.00

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Traditional Japanese Patterns and Motifs Many motifs in use today’s Japan originated in Asian countries, however, they have been adapted to Japanese tastes over a long period of history. The traditional motifs presented in this book offer a host of inspiring designs and an insight into a long-sustained, living tradition at the core of Japanese culture.

210 x 148mm 196p (176 in Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4424-6 $39.00

Traditional Japanese Stencil Patterns (with DVD-ROM) 1600 images of Ise Katagami from Isetan Mitsukoshi collection

This book introduces traditional Japanese stencil patterns for textile, named “Isekatagami”, which is said to be initially created 1000 years ago. This book is a precious resource for textile and fashion professionals as well as graphic designers.

240 x 176mm 362p (4 Color / 2 Color) Softbound with plastic jacket + DVD-ROM + small booklet J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4330-0 $59.95

THE KIMONO

Summer Kimonos and the Colors of Japan

Developed in 8th century in Japan, kimono is still worn by all Japanese people on special occasions. Sachiko Ito, a fashion director introduces its typical styles of each era and the types of kimono for various occasions.

This book features motifs and colors depicted in summer kimonos and obis. Patterns of flowers and grasses, insects, fish, in addition to daring colors and delicate embroidery, have been brought in these kimonos to the level of art.

History and Style

264 x 157mm 232p (224 in Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-89444-531-4 $34.50

245 x 182mm 176p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4145-0 $35.00

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Sushi Renowned sushi chef Kazuo Nagayama’s own personal recipes are presented here with exquisitely photographed painstaking art. Sushi is arranged by season reflecting the availability of the main ingredients.

210 x 140mm 208p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4134-4 $29.95

nobu’s Vegetarian Cookbook In this first cookbook by nobu to focus on vegetable dishes, the master chef shares his expertise and deep knowledge of Japanese cuisine in sixty recipes that showcase vegetables in all their variety.

267 x 218mm 176p (Full Color) Hardbound English 978-4-89444-905-3 $39.95

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SHUNGA

Aesthetics of Japanese Erotic Art by Ukiyo-e Masters Size: 304 x 210mm Pages: 592p (Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-7562-4368-3 Price: $74.00

Shunga portrays the erotic expression of a couple with pleasures and pains, and the beauty of their body with the finest Japanese woodblock print technique. It is a type of Ukiyo-e, which was especially all the range among people in Edo period (17-19th century). Almost all Ukiyo-e artists made shunga at some point in their careers.

This big book of 592 pages features various Shunga works by masters of Ukiyo-e artists such as Hokusai Katsushika, Utamaro Kitagawa, Kuniyoshi Utagawa, Kiyonaga Torii, and others. This title also includes columns and interviews by Japanese Shunga specialists which bring new discoveries to overseas readers.

As the long-waited title following to our successful Hokusai Manga, the magic by Kazuya Takaoka, art director, made this book one-of-a-kind Shunga collection with sophisticated book design.

Hokusai Manga “Hokusai Manga” is one of the masterpieces

by Katsushika Hokusai, a master of Ukiyo-e artist. He depicts ordinary people’s lives, animals, plants, landscapes and human figures to historical and supernatural, even demon and monsters, as if it were visual encyclopedia, which amount to 15 volumes.

304 x 210mm 696p (2&3 Special Colors) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4069-9 $49.95

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Yokai Museum

The Art of Japanese Supernatural Beings from YUMOTO Koichi Collection

Yokai are a class of supernatural monsters in Japanese folklore. Yokai have attracted the artists and have been a common theme in art works until these days because of their unique forms and their mysterious behaviors. This book is a visual collection of art works of Yokai in Japan since the Edo period (1603-1868).

257 x 182mm 288p (272 in Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4337-9 $39.95

Shunga

Japanese Erotic Art

Shunga, a type of Ukiyo-e, portrays the erotic expression between men and women with pleasures and pains, and the beauty of their body. This book features works from the Edo, including Utamaro and Hokusai.

210 x 148mm 400p (210 in Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-89444-802-5 $35.00

Rimpa

Traditional Japanese Color Palette

Rimpa, a major art movements of Ja panese painting, was founded in Kyoto in the 17th century. Rimpa has a rich decorative style with backgrounds with gold leaf, based on the classical Yamato-e style.

This is a sister book of The Traditional Colors of Japan, and focuses on the beauty of Japanese traditional color combination. It explores the aesthetic of color combination in traditional Japanese art works.

Decorative Japanese Paintings

210 x 148mm 400p (200 in Color) Softbound

J/E bilingual 978-4-89444-898-8

$39.95

210 x 148mm 192p (176 in Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4114-6 $34.00

Katachi

Noh

Katachi - a Japanese sacred geometry -, such as paper, wood, bamboo, fiber, clay, metal and stone. This book showcases about 600 pieces of the natural feeling and sense of beauty that Japanese people have been cultivating and passing on over the years.

With a 600-year history, Noh is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest performing art and designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Beautifully photographed with 30 stories, this title pursues the profound aesthetics and visual qualities of Noh.

151 x 105mm 480p (B/W) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4157-3

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Classical Japanese Performing Art

210 x 130mm 288p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-89444-846-9 $34.50

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Harry Clarke

An Imaginative Genius in Illustrations and Stained-glass Arts

Harry Clarke was an Irish stained-glass artist and book illustrator. Despite his short life of only 42 years, he left numerous great works. As the comprehensive collection of Harry Clarkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s works, this book introduces them with detailed explanations and beautiful book design.

257 x 186mm 288p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4509-0 $39.95

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William Morris: Father of Modern Design and Pattern

Textile, Book & Editorial Designs and More

William Morris was an English textile designer, artist, writer, and even a libertarian socialist. His flower patterns are well-known worldwide, but his other design works such as editorial and font design are also worth appreciating. This book is a treasured book for designers as well as for art lovers.

257 x 186mm 296p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4336-2 $38.00

George Barbier: Master of Art Deco Fashion, Illustration and Graphic Design

George Barbier (1882-1932) is one of the great French illustrators. He is famous for his elegant art deco works that were heavily influenced by orientalism and Parisian couture. This book is a perfect reference for both fashion and graphic designers as well as a beautiful gift for someone special.

257 x 182mm 296p (288 in Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4144-3 $35.00

Postcard Book of Mushrooms This title presents 24 postcards with botanical illustrations of various mushrooms. Some from West and others are from Japan as well.

This title can be an ideal gift for summer and autumn.

160 x 120mm 16p + 24 Postcards (Full Color) Hardbound Japanese 978-4-7562-4433-8 $18.50

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CAT ART

Renowned Masterpieces for Cat Lovers Publisher: Kyuryudo Size: 208 x 148mm Pages: 288p (Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: Japanese ISBN: 978-4-7630-1217-3 Price: $35.00

Copyright: Shunichi (Shu) Yamamoto All Rights Reserved.

Published by Kyuryudo Art Publishing Co., Ltd

This is a humorous collection of “catty” paintings which are parody of 124 famous painting of the world. Shu Yamamoto, who tells himself as a cat/art lover, transformed the masterpieces into his unique world with his insights into art and love for cats. The paintings are presented in the chronological order of the reference works, from Ancient through Middle Ages, Renaissance, Impressionism to the 20th Century Art, and readers can definitely tell which masterpieces are based on. The title, artist name, year and the owner of each reference work is listed in the back pages.

Olle Eksell

Swedish Graphic Designer

This book collects about 400 outstanding graphic design works of Olle Eksell, one of the most respected and distinguished Swedish graphic designers in many fields.

This title is a very beatiful gift book for his fans as well as those who like Swedish design.

257 x 182mm 240p (224 in Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-89444-547-5 $39.95

Hervé Morvan

Fujiwo Ishimoto Works

Hervé Morvan (1917-1980) is a great French poster artist and designer who became wellknown for his advertising poster for Perrier in 1950. This collection contains around 280 of Morvan’s creations.

Inspired by both Asian and Finnish traditions and nature, Ishimoto has continued to reinvent himself as a Japanese texitile and ceramic artist. Most of the contents are his works in his 40 years’ career at Marimekko and Arabia.

210 x 148mm 268p (224 in color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-89444-840-7 $35.00

220 x 148mm 192p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4301-0 $35.00

The Genius of French Poster Art

Texitile and Ceramic

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SOU・SOU Collection

SOU・SOU Textile Design Collection 380 Patterns from Kyoto Size: 210 x 148mm Pages: 224p (Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: Japanese, some English ISBN: 978-4-7562-4620-2 Release Date: August 2015 Price: $29.95

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This is the one-and-only book which covers all textile patterns of SOU・SOU, a Japanese brand which has created clothing and household items under the concept of ‘modern designs based on Japanese tradition’. Katsuji Wakisaka, a textile designer of SOU・SOU, has produced many patterns with bold and dynamic colorings since the foundation of the brand in 2002, and his unique designs released every year now attracts people internationally.

This book showcases beautiful designs with English name respectively, and at the same time unveils the concepts or hidden stories of each pattern.

Wakisaka’s idea sources, rough sketches and many products using SOU・SOU textile are also featured.

All pattern names are available in English.

SOU・SOU was founded in 2002 and has created original textiles for clothing and household items under the concept of ‘modern designs based on Japanese tradition’. The gentle and lovable patterns of Katsuji Wakisaka, a textile designer of SOU・SOU, originated from his life in Kyoto and some traditional Japanese cotton textiles such as Ise-momen, Takashima-chijimi and Kurume-gasuri. All SOU・SOU products are made in Japan with using domestic materials and the fact helps the Japanese take another look at their homeland. SOU・SOU, a brand that fits naturally into Japanese heart, now presents a new aspect of traditional Japanese culture to all over the world.

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SOU・SOU Collection Back in Stock

Katsuji Wakisaka: Japanese Textile Designer

Marimekko, SOUSOU and 10,000 Postcards to His Wife

This book showcases many works of Katsuji Wakisaka, who is the first Japanese designer to work for Marimekko, and is a good reference for designers, textile lovers and t h o s e w h o l i k e Fi n n i s h a n d m o d e r n Japanese designs.

210 x 148mm 192p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4268-6 $29.95

SOU・SOU PAPER BOOK All square pages are removable and beautifully designed for your creative works: writing, folding, cutting and decorating… enjoy papers in various ways! All papers have some marks on the reverse side to show how to fold the papers to create such shapes as tiny boxes or small envelopes.

182 x 190mm 96p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4472-7 $24.00

SOU・SOU Notebook Size: 210 x 148mm (A5) Pages: 64p (Full Color) Bound: Softbound Price: $5.95

To make everyday life more beautiful, all covers of this notebook collection are designed from beautiful textile designs of Katsuji Wakisaka. Thick papers are used enough to prevent writings on the reverse side of each page from bleeding through.

Chrysanthemum Burst

SO SU U (10 numbers)

Stripes

(plain)

(ruled)

(ruled)

111021

111022

111023

• Saddle-stitched bound using colorful threads • Beautiful colors of inside cover • Using Japanese fine paper • Two types of notebooks: Dots and Stripes (plain)

plain

111024

Plum Trees (plain)

Smile 111025

(ruled)

111026

ruled

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Scandinavian Design Collection

Maija Isola

art, fabric, marimekko Size: 210 x 148mm Pages: 160p (Full color) Bound: Softbound Language: English ISBN: 978-4-7562-4366-9 Price: $29.95

Maija Isola (1927–2001) was the textile designer hired by Marimekko. Her most famous print, Unikko, has become the most recognizable icon of the Marimekko Company.

Most of the contents of this book are her textile works but also her lifestyle is featured. This is a valuable title for all sort of designers, textile lovers, those who are interested in Scandinavian designs, and by all means for Marimekko fans all over the world.

Finnish Designers at Home 12 Inspiring Lifestyles Size: 257 x 182mm Pages: 144p (Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: Japanese, some English ISBN: 978-4-7562-4594-6 Price: $29.95

Apart from the other collective titles for Scandinavian designs, this book tries to answer a simple question: How Finnish designers create beautiful design works?

The answer lies in their home, where is full of inspirations .

This book introduces ‘lifestyle’ and the ‘interior design’ of twelve Finnish designers such as Klaus Haapaniemi, and Harri Koskinen by visiting their home and interviewing them. Some pages also feature their recent pattern works and product designs, so that readers can link such creative works to their home.

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Scandinavian Design Collection

Yurio Seki’s Designs and Patterns This is the second comprehensive collection of Scandinavian-influenced design works by Yurio Seki, and it also features her extensive design works collaborated with Japanese craftsmen. The tutorial pages of her craftworks will help craft-lovers make their own works.

210 x 148mm 192p (Full Color) Softbound English 978-4-7562-4502-1 $29.95

Yurio Seki’s Scandinavian Design PAPER BOOK All square pages are removable and beautifully designed for your creative works: writing, folding, cutting and decorating… enjoy papers in various ways! All papers have some marks on the reverse side to show how to fold the papers to create such shapes as tiny boxes or small envelopes.

182 x 190mm 96p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4473-4 $24.00

Yurio Seki’s Scandinavian Design Notebook Size: 210 x 148mm (A5) Pages: 64p Bound: Softbound Price: $5.95

To make everyday life more beautiful, all covers of this notebook collection are originally designed by Yurio Seki. Thick papers with high-quality are used for its interior pages enough to prevent writings on the reverse side of each page from bleeding through. forest (plain)

dalarnas 111005

(plain)

circle 111006

(grid)

111007

• Saddle-stitched bound using colorful threads • Beautiful colors of inside cover • Using Japanese fine paper • Three types of notebooks: triangle (grid)

plain

ruled

sea 111008

(ruled)

kitchen 111009

(ruled)

111010

grid

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Backlist / Design

Less Colors, More Impact Effective Designs with Limited Colors Size: 257 x 182mm Pages: 224p (Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: Japanese ISBN: 978-4-7562-4589-2 Price: $49.95

Using less color on a graphic design brings a big impact. This title showcases many examples from Japan and abroad with simple colorings in various media such as poster, direct mail, pamphlet, editorial design, package design, etc.

Each piece is accompanied by actual color tips with PANTONE or DIC numbers so that graphic designers can refer them.

Character Design Now

Effective characters in advertisings, promotional tools, packages and logos Size: 250 x 200mm Pages: 224p (Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: Japanese ISBN: 978-4-7562-4522-9 Price: $75.00

Characters in design can appeal to a mass audience effectively and can convey an essential message of products or services.

The marketing trend of utilizing characters is no more in fashion, but a standard in the world of graphic design. This book presents practical ideas for designers how to make the most of a characterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power. In this title, not the characters, but the graphics such as advertisement, products, tools or whatever the characters are effectively arranged, are mainly featured. It would be a great reference for designers and planners.

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A New Trend in Letterpress Printing Size: 210 x 148mm Pages: 192p (Full Color) Bound: Softbound Language: Japanese ISBN: 978-4-7562-4571-7 Price: $29.95

Letterpress printing attracts edgy designers and artists for its retro-flavored design. Not only San Francisco and New York but also other cities of the States now boast some new shops and factories with a new essence on their designs.

Moreover, this title welcomes London and Tokyo as the new epicenter of trend.

This title introduces more than 30 shops from throughout USA, 4 from London and 6 from Tokyo, showcasing various examples of greeting cards, package designs, etc.

PARIS: Beautiful Designs on the Street Corner

Shop Interior, Wrapping Tools, Catalogues, and more

Every 2 or 4 pages introduces trendy shops in Paris with design concepts and plenty of photos showing interior designs, display ideas, and package designs. This title can be a good reference book for graphic designers and shop owners. Travellers in Paris may also like this title.

297 x 210mm 160p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4554-0 $39.95

EUROPE PAPER COLLECTION This title introduces wide range of paper products and artisans in European countries. Some are very classical products while the others are cutting-edge creations.

It is a great reference book for paper craft lovers.

210 x 148mm 176p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese 978-4-7562-4463-5 $29.95

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Backlist / Design

More Designs of Paper Folding for POP-UP

Samples and Templates for Cards and Crafts Size: 190 x 162mm Pages: 15 POP-UP cards + 12p + DVD-ROM Bound: Hardbound Language: J/E bilingual ISBN: 978-4-7562-4465-9 Price: $43.00

As the following title of The Art of Paper Folding for POP-UP, this new project contains more familiar pop-up objects such as flowers, grass, bubbles and even animals with simple cutting, folding and gluing techniques. The 15 pop-up works by Miyuki Yoshida, a paper construction designer, arouse readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; creativity.

All works are held together by two screws for easy removing and all templates are available in the attached DVDROM. Readers can produce their own pop-up works with referring some application examples which are also introduced in this book.

The Art of Paper Folding for POP-UP 30 removable sheets for greeting cards, ornaments, and more

30 pop-up sheets with abstract motifs are held together by two screws which not only for holding the book together but are easily removable. This title offers a feast of useful pop-ups that can be used as greeting cards, hangings, decorations or whatever your heart desires.

192 x 160mm 30 POP-UP cards + 4p Hardbound English 978-4-89444-686-1 $39.95

Keisuke Unosawa Paper Folding Designs This is the first comprehensive collection of design works by Keisuke Unosawa, whose representative project is the well-known pop-up greeting cards for The MOMA New York. All templates of his paper designs are available so that users can enjoy creating seasonal greeting cards or gift packages.

257 x 182mm 248p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4426-0 $44.95

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Package Form and Design Encyclopedia of

New Encyclopedia of Paper-Folding Designs

The 150 high quality paper packaging works are all created by the industry professionals. The template files are included in PDF files on the accompanied CD-ROM.

A special collection focusing on â&#x20AC;&#x153;foldingâ&#x20AC;? as a form of graphic expression. All works are introduced with flat schematics (on CD-ROM) of their prefolded forms as reference.

280 x 216mm 240p (Full Color) Softbound + CD-ROM J/E bilingual 978-4-89444-591-8 $65.00

280 x 216mm 240p (160 in Color) Softbound + CD-ROM J/E bilingual 978-4-89444-271-9 $65.00

Paper-Folding Designs (with CD-ROM)

(with CD-ROM)

Paper & Cloth

Japanese Paper & Cloth

This volume includes more than 300 paper and cloths patterns, such as antique paper, craft paper, notebook, label, tag and ribbon. The data format is JPEG and PNG, which are useful for both graphic and web designs.

This is a resource book including various materials of Japanese paper and cloth patterns, motifis and objects, all of which can be used for the design works with Japanese flavor.

257 x 182mm 128p (Full Color) Softbound + DVD-ROM Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4026-2 $34.50

257 x 182mm 128p (Full Color) Softbound + DVD-ROM Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4219-8 $38.00

Retro Designs of Japan

Japanese Style Materials

This book includes small motifs, lines and frames, which are from the early to mid 20th century in Japan. All objects are elegant and useful for those who would love to have retro and vintage flavor.

This is a resource book of traditional Japanese motifs, paper, textiles and patterns which are re-designed to suit modern designs. Users can take them into their works.

257 x 182mm 128p (Full Color) Softbound + DVD-ROM Japanese 978-4-7562-4335-5 $37.00

150 x 148mm 176p (Full Color) Softbound + DVD-ROM Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4431-4 $29.95

Drawing and Handwriting Textures Ready-to-Use Frames and

Natural Style Materials

Background Patterns (with DVD-ROM)

Ready-to-Use Objects, Ornaments, and Background Patterns (with DVD-ROM)

This book is a clip art collection of softly-colored touch and heartwarming illustrations. Most are not concrete things but abstract patterns - such as stripes, dots, scratches, etc.

Eco-friendly and organic designed products/stores are now in mode.

This is a resource book of layout materials that will be useful for designs that give people natural and organic images.

Ready-to-Use Background Patterns (with DVD-ROM)

Ready-to-Use Ornaments and Frames (with DVD-ROM)

257 x 182mm 128p (Full Color) Softbound + DVD-ROM Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4388-1 $32.50

Ready-to-Use Background Patterns (with DVD-ROM)

Ready-to-Use Objects, Lines, Frames and Background Patterns (with DVD-ROM)

257 x 182mm 128p (Full Color) Softbound + DVD-ROM Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4267-9 $38.00

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Tadanori Yokoo: Complete Book Designs Tadanori Yokoo, born in 1936, is one of the most successful and internationally recognized graphic designers and artists in Japan. This book is the first and only collection which covers all of his book designs in past 55 years. In total, around 1,000 pieces are included.

245 x 188mm 520p (Full Color) Hardbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4281-5 $135.00

Shop Image Graphics in Tokyo+ About 90 unique shops and restaurants in Tokyo and their design-related works are precisely introduced in this book. A plenty of examples for shop images in Tokyo provide fresh ideas for professional designers and shop owners.

306 Ă&#x2014; 230mm 192p (Full Color) Hardbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4454-3 $87.00

Shop Image Graphics in NY

Vintage Fabric from the States

Loosely grouped under three categories of food, fashion and living, this book introduces retailers in NYC who have successfully created unified images that extend from store interior to graphic communications.

Various patterns of American fabrics in the late 19th to the 20th century are presented in this single volume. Readers can enjoy the details of each pattern.

306 x 230mm 192p (Full Color) Hardbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4256-3 $93.00

148 x 210mm 216p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-89444-488-1 $19.95

Asian Creatives

150 Emerging Talents in Art, Design, Illustration and Photography

Designs and arts made in Asia have become a dynamic and hugely exciting sphere of interest universally. This book introduces over 150 Asian creators who are expected to gain attention in the upcoming generation.

257 x 186mm 320p (Full Color) Softbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4438-3 $49.95

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Girly & Cute Craphics The girly image has been having unfailing power with great impact these days, which attract a broad range of audience. This title features current advertisements, catalogues, posters, shop cards, direct mail and logos.

306 x 230mm 200p (Full Color) Hardbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4313-3 $97.00

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HISUI SUGIURA

A Pioneer of Japanese Graphic Design Size: 257 x 182mm Pages: 224p (Full color) Bound: Softbound Language: Japanese ISBN: 978-4-7562-4389-8 Price: $38.00

Hisui Sugiura (1876-1965) was a key player of Japanese commercial art in the era of modernization. Along with cover designs of Mitsukoshi, private magazine published by Mitsukoshi Department Store to lead the fashion, he also took charge in book design, poster design and graphic pattern design with adopting new trends of Wiener Secession and Art Deco.

This book introduces most of Mitsukoshi cover designs as well as his great works of pattern designs. Some of his botanical paintings are also included. Readers should be impressed by the rich design resource of patterns and motifs.

Beautiful Buttons This handy-size photography book introduces about 750 beautiful buttons mainly from Europe and some from Japan. Those buttons categorized by history, materials and button artists are laid out rhythmically on every turn of page. Explanations on history and manufacturing process are available in English.

150 x 160mm 192p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese, some English 978-4-7562-4595-3 $27.00

MAKIBA: Cute Farm Animals

THE SIXTIES by KISHIN

Smiling Sheep, sleeping goats, laughing pigs, kissing horses, jumping rabbitsâ&#x20AC;Ś, various cute farm animals are appeared in this book.

A collection of photographs in the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s of Japan by Kishin Shinoyama, at once a monograph on the artist but also an accurate portrayal of a time and place. More than 400 photographs are presented.

148 x 192mm 112p (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4467-3 Japanese $19.95

308 x 236mm 400p (B/W) Hardbound J/E bilingual 978-4-7562-4077-4 $110.00

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Beautiful Birds in the World Enjoy your own bird sanctuary on hand! This handy-size title showcases a number of beautiful photos featuring colorful and adorable wild birds, as treasures in rich nature. This is a wonderful gift book for birds lovers, and in addition, it may provide a lot of inspirations for designers and artists.

150 x 150 mm 192p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese 978-4-7562-4311-9 August 2015 $24.50

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Beautiful Owls in the World Not just an encyclopedia, but a very best book to introduce various species of owls and their unique expressions in a handy-size photography book. Some are beautiful, noble and mysterious others are cute and mischievous â&#x20AC;&#x201C; readers will become a big fan of owls when they open the page.

150 x 150 mm 160p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese 978-4-7562-4512-0 August 2015 $24.50

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Storefronts around the World This handy-size photography book will take you anywhere in the world â&#x20AC;&#x201C; more than 150 handpicked photos from all over the world are introducing various storefronts and window displays.

150 x 150 mm 192p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese 978-4-7562-4647-9 June 2015 $27.00

Costume in the World 164 beautiful and gorgeous costumes are collected from more than 60 countries in the world. This is a very best reference book of world costume.

150 x 150 mm 192p (Full Color) Softbound Japanese 978-4-7562-4150-4 August 2015 $24.50

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