PIE International + PIE BOOKS Cataog Fall 2012-Summer 2013

Graphic Art Collection Fall 2012 - Summer 2013

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Shop Image Graphics in NY Food, Fashion, Living Design / Graphic / Shop Interior & Exterior Size: 306mm × 230mm Pages: 192 Pages (Full Color) Bound: Hardbound ISBN: 978-4-7562-4256-3 Release date: July 2012 Price: ¥9,800

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New York City has been at the forefront of new trend in art and design and it is a place where artists and creatives from around the world gather. Many shops in NY like an artistic boutique, an organic cosmetic store, a contemporary café, etc., are full of cuttingedge original designs.

In the wake of the tragedy and with the economic downturn, with little in the way of news that’s cheery, people’s values have changed. There has been a growing trend toward buying things that are truly good, and only as needed. Natural products, environmentallyfriendly packaging, making use of the internet in an attempt to go paperless, service and store policies also appear to be pivotal to generating positive feelings in customers.

Loosely grouped under the three categories of food, fashion and living, this book introduces retailers who have successfully created unified images that ex tend from store interior to graphic communications, such as shop cards, flyers, direct mails, menus, shopping bags and more. The distinctive and sophisticated shop-making examples in this book must be the good resources not only for graphic designers but also for shop owners.

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→ P.29 Shop Image Graphics Shop Image in Scandinavia Graphics in Paris

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Cool Japan Design Inspired Graphics of Japanese Manga, Animation and Game Art / Illustration & Design / Manga Size: 257mm × 182mm Pages: 224 Pages (Full Color) Bound: Softbound ISBN: 978-4-7562-4257-0 Release date: August 2012 Price: ¥3,600

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COOL JAPAN - the Japanese pop cultures that make a strong impact to international interest, such as video games, manga, animation and so on. Originally, these contents were just for the limited fans. Growing the market, they are improved to “well-designed” graphics not only for the maniac but also for the general audience. This book features many kinds of book designs, shop tool designs, advertising designs, CD/DVD jacket designs, and novelty designs with Japanese manga, animation and video game characters.

CONTENTS Special Feature (Hatsune Miku & Graphic design work) Total Design DVD, Blu-Ray, CD Package Book Design

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→ P.17 Heroes & Heroines

→ P.26 Girl, Illustrated

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GENGA Otomo Katsuhiro Original Pictures Art / Illustration & Design / Manga Size: 364mm × 257mm Pages: 256 Pages (Full Color) Bound: Softbound + booklet (16 Pages B/W) ISBN: 978-4-7562-4273-0 Release date: April 2012 Price: ¥4,800

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Otomo Katsuhiro is one of the most respected and influential Japanese artists/storytellers in the history of modern comics. He has also worked extensively in animation including hugely successful adaptation of his own epic manga, “Akira,” which is widely considered to be a pinnacle of the form - a work of astonishing power and visionary scope, with unsurpassed artistry.

This book is a catalogue for his initial exhibition, GENGA, which included his original drawings from his debut to the present, held in Tokyo from April 9 to May 30, 2012.

The book contains full-size illustrations of almost all the works featured in the exhibition, as well as preliminar y sketched, production drawings, and the domestic advertising pieces that rarely seen outside in Japan. The book also contains interviews and conversations with some of the most famous Japanese film directors and manga artists, such as Akira Kurosawa, Sogo Ishii and more. Accompanying booklet includes the English translation of the interviews.

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Cats in Ukiyo-e Japanese Woodblock Print of UTAGAWA Kuniyoshi Art / Japanese Culture Size: 210mm × 148 mm Pages: 196 Pages (Full Color) Bound: Softbound ISBN: 978-4-7562-4287-7 Release date: October 2012 Price: ¥2,200 Limited edition With Kuniyoshi cat print cotton towel produced by Yamamoto Jin Shoten, a long-established fabric item manufacturer in Kyoto.

ISBN: 978-4-7562-4298-3 Price: ¥2,750

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UTAGAWA Kuniyoshi (1797-1892) is one of the great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints and painting. Born in 1797 to a silk-dyer, he helped his father’s business as a pattern designer. His drawing talent from an early age attracted the attention of the famous print master Toyokuni Utagawa, and Kuniyoshi became one of his apprentices in 1811. The range of Kuniyoshi’s preferred subjects included many genres: landscapes, beautiful women, Kabuki actors, mythical animals, and cats. More than any other Japanese artist, Kuniyoshi depicted cats humorously and satirically, with great accuracy and careful observation.

This book is a collection of Kuniyoshi’s works that features cats. It will attract ukiyo-e lovers, cat lovers, and also provides valuable inspiration to designers or illustrators.

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Yokai Museum The Art of Japanese Supernatural Beings from YUMOTO Koichi Collection Art / Japanese Culture Size: 257mm × 182mm Pages: 304 pages (Full Color) Bound: Softbound ISBN: 978-4-7562-4324-9 Release date: March 2013 Price: ¥2,800

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Yokai are a class of supernatural monsters in Japanese folklore. In the Edo period (1603-1868), many artists, such as Hokusai Katsushika and Kuniyoshi Utagawa, created their works of featuring Yokai inspired by folklore or their own ideas. 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. The works are not only painting s bu t als o wo o d blo ck pr in t s , scrolls, ceramics, kimonos, children’s playthings such as board games, and more. This would be an attractive book for Yokai beginners /maniacs, and would be also a valuable source for designers and illustrators.

All items that are featured in the book come from personal collections by Koichi Yumoto, who has the largest Yokai art collection in Japan. He comments on the histor y of Yokai and explains about the items in the book.

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Mythical Beasts of Japan

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Katsuji Wakisaka: Japanese Textile Designer Marimekko, SOU・SOU and 10,000 Postcards to His Wife Art / Illustration & Design Size: 210mm × 148 mm Pages: 192 Pages (Full Color) Bound: Softbound ISBN: 978-4-7562-4268-6 Release date: August 2012 Price: ¥2,200

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Katsuji Wakisaka, a Japanese textile designer, started his career as the first Japanese designer to work for Marimekko, the Finnish textile company, in 1968. Surrounded by the beautiful nature of Finland, he developed an aesthetic for organic shapes and bold colors. After coming back to Japan in 1980s, he started SOU・SOU, the apparel brand whose projects are created based on Japanese tradition. These days, Wakisaka starts his day with a walk and takes inspiration from the landscape of his hometown, Kyoto.

After returning to his studio, he paints everything from seasonal changes in nature to traditional Japanese patterns. Many of his textile designs for SOU・SOU begin as postcards, which serve as initial drafts for his designs, and he mails each one to his wife. He is prolific that he has made more than 10,000 postcards until now.Most of the contents of this book are his textile designs and products for Marimekko and SOU・SOU. Behind-the-scene stories of how he is active in his SOU・SOU brand, his interview, and his episodes for his designs are also included.This is a title for designers, textile lovers, and those who are interested in Finnish and modern Japanese designs. Even those who do not know Wakisaka will enjoy and be inspired by the book.

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60’s Fashion Style Art / Design / Fashion Size: 189 mm × 149mm Pages: 416 Pages (Full Color) Bound: Softbound ISBN: 978-4-7562-4291-4 Release date: September 2012 Price: ¥2,400

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Most people may think of 60’s fashion as hippie or Mod fashions. But 60’s fashion is actually much more complicated and varied. With carrying down of fancy and elegant style from 50’s, it’s developed with a variety of stylistic changes. This chunky book brings out retrospective 60’s fashion classified by items and scenes: hairstyle, knit wear, dress, bags, party style and more.

Readers must reaffirm great tastes and spirit of 1960s when you turn the page, and the book will be a great source of ideas not only for readers’ fashion but also for graphics or textiles designs.

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Maija Isola art, fabric, marimekko Art / Design / Fashion Size: 210mm × 148mm Pages: 160 Pages (Full Color) Bound: Softbound ISBN: 978-4-7562-4292-1 Release date: November 2012 Price: ¥2,400

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Maija Isola (1927–2001) was the first full-time designer hired by Marimekko.

Her most famous print, Unikko, has become the most recognizable icon of the Marimekko Company. Her early work was inspired by nature, and her first prints were created through a photographic process whereby actual plants were projected onto a screen. As she matured, her designs became bolder and less detailed, containing large areas of color. Her travels also played a role in her designs; she spent time in Yugoslavia, Italy and Algeria, incorporating stylistic elements from these varied cultures. These experiences gave her a vast palette from which to draw, and this range is clearly evident in her far-ranging designs. 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 Northern European designs, and by all means for Marimekko fans all over the world.

60年代のマイヤの仕事 60年代、マイヤの多彩な才能は、彼女のデザイ ナーとしてのキャリアに次々と成功をもたらしま した。また、マイヤは、精神的、肉体的にも強く、 物事に激しい情熱で真摯に取り組み、 興味をもっ たことには誠意を込めて無条件にぶつかってい きました。 豊かな想像力と強い集中力もあり、よく働き自 分の仕事には厳しく対峙したのです。マイヤはコ ストをかけない合理的な作業を目指しましたが、 だからといって安易な方法をとりませんでした。 自分のファブリックパターンには、全て同等に取 り組みました。どのパターンにも、理念と見識と 次へ通じる道があり、全てが重要なステップだっ たからです。

アトリエはとても質素で、設備も最低限 のものしかありませんでした。そのアトリ エで絵とパターンの両方を制作しました。

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アトリエはとても質素で、設備も最 低限のものしかありませんでした。

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Mushroom Botanical Art Art / Illustration & Design 210mm × 148mm 978-4-7562-4258-7

240 Pages (Full Color) Softbound ¥2,200 Release date: September 2012

This book is a collection of mushroom and fungi paintings by European and Japanese naturalists in the 18th to the 19th century. Beautiful color plate illustrations of each mushroom will attract both botanical art fans and lovers of mushrooms.

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Fujiwo Ishimoto Works Textile and Ceramic Art / Design / Fashion 220mm × 148mm 192 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4301-0 ¥2,200 Release date: December 2012

Fujiwo Ishimoto is a Japanese textile and ceramic artist who has been living in Helsinki, Finland for over 40 years and known for a designer for Marimekko and Arabia. This book features his textile and ceramic works and the photographs of his relative places and interviews are also included.

Tadanori Yokoo: Complete Book Designs Art / Design Size: 245mm × 188mm Pages: 512 Pages (Full Color) Bound: Softbound ISBN: 978-4-7562-4281-5 Release date: November 2012 Price: ¥8,800 4281

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 in which all of his book cover designs in past 55 years, that are around 1,000 pieces, will be included.

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Japanese Paper & Cloth Ready-to-Use Background Patterns Clip Art / Design Size: 257mm × 182mm Pages: 128 Pages (Full Color) Bound: Softbound + DVD-ROM ISBN: 978-4-7562-4219-8 Release date: July 2012 Retail Price: ¥2,800 4219

This is a resource book including materials of Japanese paper and cloths patterns, which will be used for the design of background. All data is on attached DVD-ROM with JPEG and PNG image.

The included materials such as patterns of Japanese paper, image of hand scrolls/wall scrolls, and frames are very simple and casual in good taste that designers can arrange them variously into their design works.

Natural Style Materials Ready-to-Use Objects, Ornaments, and Background Patterns Clip Art / Design Size: 257mm×182mm Pages: 128 Pages (Full Color) Bound: Softbound + DVD-ROM ISBN: 978-4-7562-4267-9 Release date: August 2012 Retail Price: ¥2,800

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These days, eco-friendly and organic designed products/stores are in mode.

This is a resource book including layout materials that will be useful for designs that give people natural and organic images. All data is on attached DVDROM with JPEG and PNG image. The included materials such as paper, cloth, wood grain, leaves and strings are very simple and casual that designers can arrange them variously into their organic design works.

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Heroes & Heroines Japanese Video Game + Animation Illustration Art / Illustration & Design / Manga Size: 257mm × 182mm Pages: 208 Pages (192 in Color) Bound: Softbound ISBN: 978-4-7562-4169-6 Price: ¥2,800

Who are the hottest Japanese video game and animation heroes and heroines? This is a most updated collection by about 100 prominent character designers of video game and animation created in 2010 and 2011. The interview with some of the designers is also included.

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Featured designers: Shigenori Soejima, Suzuhito Yasuda, Mel Kishida, redjuice, Masayoshi Tanaka, Hiro Kanzaki, Makoto Tsuchibayashi, Ume Aoki, Takahiro Kishida, Eiji Kaneda and more..

Otaku Girl

Japanese Cosplay Photo Collection Art / Manga / Photography 257mm × 182mm 160 pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4221-1 ¥2,900 Release date: November 2012

This title is photography collection of Iiniku Ushijima, who is one of the most popular cosplay artists in Japan, wearing varieties of costumes that cosplay-fans would love to see.

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George Barbier: Master of Art Deco Fashion, Illustration and Graphic Design Art / Illustration & Design Size: 257mm × 182mm Pages: 296 Pages (288 in Color) Bound: Softbound ISBN: 978-4-7562-4144-3 Price: ¥2,800

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George Barbier (1882–1932) is one of the great French illustrators of the early twentieth century. He is famous for his elegant art deco works that were heavily influenced by orientalism and Parisian couture. Born in Nantes, France in 1882, he skyrocketed to fame and notoriety after his first exhibition in 1911. Known as one of “the knights of the bracelet” for his luxurious and glamorous lifestyle and work, George Barbier also received renown for costumes and set designs he did for theater, film, and ballet. Even today, his modern and stylish illustrations are popular all over the world.

With critical essays on such topics as coloration and composition, this volume is a complete compendium of Barbier’s work. This valuable reference book is categorized by Barbier’s major projects in fashion, book illustration, theater art, and editorial design and is perfect for illustrators and graphic designers as well as a beautiful gift for someone very special.

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George Barbier Postcard Book Postcard Book 160mm × 120mm 16 Pages + 24 Postcards (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4204-4 ¥1,380

24 post cards and an essay about George Barbier in one book. Almost all illustrations are from the original book George Barbier: Master of Art Deco (ISBN: 978-4-7562-4144-3), however, 1 illustration is newly included.

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Recent Titles Tokyo Fashion Graphics Design / Graphic / Fashion 306mm × 230mm Pages: 192 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4142-9 ¥9,800

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As the second volume of Fashion Brand Graphics, this book presents up-to-the-minute promotional tools used in Japan’s high-fashion industry.

Focusing mainly on Tokyo, this book will introduce readers to visual tactics used in daily sales promotions as well as in seasonal merchandising used by Japan’s most accomplished designers.

The Sixties by Kishin Art / Photography 308mm × 236mm 400 Pages (B/W) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4077-4 ¥7,800

A collection of photographs of Japan in the 60s by Kishin Shinoyama, at once a monograph on the artist but also an accurate portrayal of a time and place.

About 400 b/w and some full color photographs are presented in this volume.

nobu’s Vegetarian Cookbook Food 267mm × 218mm 176 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-89444-905-3 ¥4,200

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nobu’s restaurants are known the world over for the quality of their ingredients and for the skill and originality with which the food is prepared and presented. Now, 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.

Sushi Japanese Culture / Food 210mm × 140mm 208 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4134-4 ¥2,000

Renowned sushi chef Kazuo Nagayama’s own personal recipes are presented here with exquisitely photographed examples that provide a glimpse into the painstaking art that goes into making each piece that is sure to leave the reader salivating!

Sushi is arranged by season reflecting the availability of the main ingredients and includes thoughtful descriptions.

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Hokusai Manga Art / Japanese Culture Size: 304mm × 210mm Pages: 696 Pages (2&3 Special Colors) Bound: Softbound ISBN: 978-4-7562-4069-9 Price: ¥5,800

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“Hokusai Manga” is one of the masterpieces by Katsushika Hokusai 17601849, a master of Ukiyo-e artist, and 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. “Hokusai Manga” turned out to be very popular among every class of people; from feudal lords to general public, and became a longtime seller in the late Edo-period. This book selects pieces from each volume, and compiled them in one volume.

Kimono

History and Style Fashion, Art / Japanese Culture 245mm × 182mm 176 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4145-0 ¥2,800

Developed in 8th century in Japan, kimono –a Japanese traditional garment- 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.

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Furoshiki

The Art of Japanese Wrapping Fabric Art / Japanese Culture 264mm × 157mm 256 Pages (240 in Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4156-6 ¥2,800

Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth, which is frequently used to carry cloths, gifts and other goods and has been a part of Japanese daily lives through the ages. This book features about 150 pieces of furoshiki from the collection of such long-established manufacturers in Kyoto as Miyai, Okaju and etc.

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Decorative Japanese Painting 210mm × 148mm 978-4-89444-898-8

400 Pages (200 in Color) ¥3,800

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Rimpa, one of the major ar t movements of Japanese painting, was founded in Kyoto in the seventeenth century. A characteristic feature of Rimpa is its rich rich decorative style, such as backgrounds with gold leaf, based on the classical Yamato-e style. Simple natural subjects such as birds, flowers, and plants were often used as motifs.

Animal, Bird, Insect, Fish

Traditional Patterns in Japanese Design 210mm × 148mm 408 Pages (200 in Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-708-0 ¥3,800

As the fourth title of traditional pattern series along with “Wave, Cloud, Pine,” “Flower, Bird” and “Women,” this book shows another popular traditional motif in animal, bird, insect and fish. This book shows those existing animals like tigers, dogs, cats, sheep, and some more as well as those imaginary creatures like dragons. Featured works dated from the 15th century to the present are included.

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Mythical Beasts of Japan

Shunga

Cherry Blossoms

210mm × 148mm 392 Pages (228 in Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-788-2 ¥3,800

210mm × 148mm 400 Pages (210 in Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-802-5 ¥3,800

210mm × 148mm 400 Pages (200 in Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-748-6 ¥3,800

This book features a variety of Japanese mythical beasts, such as Karajishi (Chinese Lion), Kirin (Chinese Unicorn), Ryu (Dragon) and more. Most of featured works, mainly from 12th century to 19th century, are painted by wellknown artists including Hokusai and Kuniyoshi. Not only paintings but also curved motifs, decorative art collections are included.

Shunga, a type of Ukiyo-e, which is made with the finest Japanese woodblock prints technique, and portrays the erotic expression of a couple of man and woman with pleasures and pains, and the beauty of their body.

This glorious volume features works from the Edo period, including the works by Uk iyo -e ar tist s such as Utamaro and Hokusai.

The cherry blossoms are considered as national flower in Japan. They have been celebrated for many centuries and hold a very prominent position in Japanese culture. About 220 works are featured in the book dating from the 8th century through the 20th century including such artists as Hiroshige and Taikan Yokoyama.

From Evil Creatures to Sacred Beings

Japanese Erotic Art

Traditional Patterns in Japanese Design

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Katachi Art / Japanese Culture Size: 151mm × 105mm Pages: 480 Pages (B/W) Bound: Softbound ISBN: 978-4-7562-4157-3 Price: ¥1,600

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Katachi – a Japanese sacred geometry-, such as paper, wood, bamboo, fiber, clay, metal, stone. This book showcases about 600 pieces of the natural felling and sense of beauty that Japanese people have been cultivating and passing on over the years. This is an anticipated reprint edition of Katachi (978-4-89444-462-1).

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The Japanese Gardens Kyoto

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210mm × 148mm 240 Pages (120 in Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-595-6 ¥2,800

225mm × 165mm 288 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4094-1 ¥3,800

225mm × 150mm 392 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-288-7 ¥3,800

This book introduces the soul of Kyoto, the Japanese garden, as an unbroken continuity from the Heian period (8th century through 12th century) until today. Addressing their variations through the subtypes of temple gardens, gardens of the imperial family and aristocratic households, and urban courtyard and other gardens, it offers an understanding of the compelling fascination.

In Japanese culture these graceful creations are often displayed in living rooms as symbols of the beauty of nature. People not only enjoy its visual appearance but also appreciate the effort put into their creation. This book is a collection of exquisite photographs of bonsai grouped by month –featuring many seasonal examples of these miniature trees from January to December.

A visual documentation of the art of Japanese sweets with descriptions of their intimate connection to the seasons from whence they were inspired.

Awarded the Honourable Mention for Best Cookbook Design in Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2004.

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Classical Japanese Performing Art

Samurai Armor Design

Kimono and the Motifs of Japan

210mm × 130mm 288 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-846-9 ¥2,800

210mm × 148mm 344 Pages (320 in Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-641-0 ¥3,800

220mm × 150mm 256 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-832-2 ¥2,800

The revised edition of Noh, published in 2004. With a 600-year history, it is the world’s oldest performing art and designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage

by UNESCO. Beautifully photographed with selected thirty Noh stories among about 100-200 stories still performed in Japan today, this volume pursues the subtle, profound aesthetics and visionary qualities of Noh.

The Japanese Samurai fashion flourished during the 15th until the early 17th century by a number of feudal warlords. This period marked a revolutionary change in political, economic and social system; the craftworks and artifacts in the period dramatically advanced in design as well as technology. This book presents the beauty of armor design by showing armor suits, helmets and more.

As a long-waited new volume in the best selling “The K imono and the Colors of Japan” serial books, this fifth volume serves as an encyclopedia of motifs on kimonos. Not only motifs on kimonos and sashes but also those on various kimono ornaments are presented. This is a “must” book for kimono fans, fashion lovers and those who are interested in the Japanese culture.

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Kimono and the Colors of Japan

Summer Kimonos and the Colors of Japan

Child Kimono and the Colors of Japan

210mm × 148mm 240 Pages (232 in Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-451-5 ¥2,800

264mm × 157mm 232 Pages (224 in Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-531-4 ¥2,800

264mm × 157mm 240 Pages (232 in Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-607-6 ¥2,800

This distinctive book features various delicate Japanese colors through the practices in kimono. Japanese sensitivity had created such traditional colors, consisting of 9 different colors in the classificaton of red, so in green, pink, blue, brown, purple, yellow, black & white, gold & silver respectively.

As the second to “Kimono and the Colors of Japan,” this book features motifs and colors depicted in summer kimonos and obis. Patterns of flowers and grasses, insects, fish and shellfish, and Western landscapes, in addition to daring colors and delicate embroidery, have been brought in these kimonos to the level of art.

As the third to “Kimono and the Colors of Japan,” this book features kimonos for children with various cute patterns and motifs from seasonal flowers, birds and traditional toys, etc. Not only patterns of kimonos but also seasonal rituals and toys for children are covered.

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Modern Patterns of Japan Sweet & Nostalgic 210mm × 148mm 978-4-89444-819-3

184 Pages (Full Color) ¥2,000

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This book presents a collection of patterns created by Yonagado, an artist who creates lovely and yet nostalgic patterns and products inspired by those items originally produced around the 60’s. The patterns of such items as kimonos for girls and boys, papers, packages and stationery are colorfully presented in this single volume.

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Isetatsu Collection

Traditional Patterns on Japanese Wood-Print Paper 210mm × 148mm 192 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-770-7 ¥2,200

Since 1864, Isetatsu has been one of the most important manufacturers and retailers of the Edo-style Japanese traditional woodblock-printed paper. It has more than 1,000 original patterns not only in the traditional Edo style but also some that mix the old style with cutting-edge designs.

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The Traditional Colors of Japan

Traditional Japanese Color Palette

Vintage Fabric from the States

210mm × 148mm 192 Pages (176 in Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-578-9 ¥2,800

210mm × 148mm 192 Pages (176 in Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-806-3 ¥2,800

148mm × 210mm 216 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-488-1 ¥2,200

This book is a distinctive encyclopedia of Japanese traditional colors. The colors live on in paintings, crafts, textiles, literature and performing arts, playing a profound role in Japanese life and culture. This book presents 250 of traditional Japanese colors with photographs, explanation of their names and CMYK/RGB data.

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 the traditional Japanese art works, which constitute the exquisite world of color. About 100 examples of two, three or more color combinations in various fields are included.

The patterns of American fabrics in the late 19th to the 20th century are presented in this single volume. Each page presents one to six fabrics so readers can enjoy the detail of each pattern.

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The Art of Paper Folding for POP-UP

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Size: 192mm × 160mm Pages: 34 Pages (30 Samples + 4) Bound: Hardbound ISBN: 978-4-89444-686-1 Price: ¥3,800

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Following the first edition, this reprint edition is now available at a more reasonable price for broader audience. 30 pop-up sheets held together by two screws which not only hold the book together but are also easily removable, offer a feast of useful pop-ups that can be used as greeting cards, hangings, decorations or whatever your heart desires.

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Encyclopedia of Paper-Folding Designs

New Encyclopedia of Paper-Folding Designs (with CD-ROM)

Package Form and Design

280mm × 216mm 256 Pages (B/W) Softbound 978-4-89444-159-0 ¥5,800

280mm × 216mm 240 Pages (160 in Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-271-9 ¥7,800

280mm × 216mm 240 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-591-8 ¥7,800

Folding a single sheet of paper imbues it with another dimension, and can change it in function. More than 250 printed materials shown as they are effected by folding, together with flat diagrams of their prefolded forms. The very reference material designers collect, permanently preserved in a single volume.

A special collection focusing on “folding” as a form of graphic expression.

From direct mail pieces and cards we encounter everyday to products involving complex folding methods, the works are presented in photographs as they are effected by folding, with flat schematics (on CD-ROM) of their prefolded forms as reference.

This is the third title focusing on paper packaging in “Encyclopedia of Paper Folding Design” series. The 150 high quality works are all created by the industry professionals. The template files are included in pdf file on the accompanied CD-ROM.

Encyclopedia of Paper-Folding Designs (with CD-ROM)

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Ready-to-Use Background Patterns 257mm × 182mm 128 Pages (Full Color) 978-4-7562-4026-2 Softbound+DVD-ROM

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This volume includes more than 300 paper and cloths patterns, such as antique paper, craft paper, notebook, label, tag and ribbon, all of which are on the attached DVD. The data format is JPEG and PNG, which are useful for both graphic and web designs. All images and some examples using these patterns are shown in the book.

Olle Eksell

Swedish Graphic Designer 257mm × 182mm 240 Pages (224 in Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-547-5 ¥3,800

This book collects about 400 outstanding graphic design works of Olle Eksell, one of the most respected and distinguished Swedish graphic designer. Olle Eksell, who passed away in April 2007, is well known as a creator of Mazetti Cacao Eye, and contributed to advertising campaigns, book covers, drawings for picture books, packaging and textiles.

Best Seller

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Girl, Illustrated

Hervé Morvan

Japanese Manga, Anime and Video Game Characters

Illustration Book Pro 02

257mm × 182mm 208 Pages (192 in color) ¥2,800 Softbound 978-4-7562-4008-8

264mm × 189mm 320 Pages (304 in Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-722-6 ¥3,300

210mm × 148mm 268 Pages (224 in color) ¥2,800 Softbound 978-4-89444-840-7

This is a provocative collection by 100 professional illustrators who rise above the throng in this subculture. It features 500 high quality works in the manga and anime st yles showing female characters in various enticing poses. Featured illustrators are all from Japan, such as mota, Akatsuki Kato, G orobot tu, redjuice, refeia, Nino, Masakichi and more.

This book features 1000 of the most current Japanese illustrations, including popular illustrations in fashion, landscape and character designs. Pict, a brand jointly running by two illustration agencies, asterisk and vision track, has selected 150 of the hottest illustrators and Adrian Shaughnessy, editor of Varoom, writes an insightful forward for the book.

Hervé Morvan (1917-1980) is a great French poster artist and designer who became well-known for his advertising poster for Perrier in 1950. This collection contains around 280 of Morvan’s creations ranging from the advertising posters for kids, food/drink, household, fashion, travel, campaigns, alcohol, cigarette, film and music, and the greeting cards.

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Published Titles -Design-

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Japanese Women Designers, Photographers and Illustrators

Shop Card Mania

Smart Designs: Business Cards

257mm × 187mm 208 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4039-2 ¥3,800

228mm × 187mm 224 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4025-5 ¥3,800

250mm × 200mm 232 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4003-3 ¥3,800

This book presents ninety promising Japanese women designers, photographers and illustrators introducing their current commercial work. Each spread features one artist with her “portfolio” including a profile and contact information for reference. Some of the featured designers are Yuni Yoshida, Mika Ninagawa and Natsuko Seki as well as many more.

This book shows about 500 samples of “shop card” which are business cards / information cards you can get at any kinds of “shops” such as boutique, cosmetic store, supermarket, in addition, restaurant, café, gallery and other business are featured. An excellent source idea book for graphic designers, marketing professional and shop owners.

To designers, a business card is an extremely difficult item in terms of that they need to express the originality and creativity within a very small space. In other words, designers will enjoy it and condense his or her ideas and skills into a small piece of paper. This collection of business cards from various nations will encourage greater ideas when designing their works.

The Next Generation:

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Hello! UK Graphics

Dutch Design

Dutch Design

297mm × 210mm 224 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4036-1 ¥3,800

214mm × 150mm 256 Pages (208 in Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4020-0 ¥2,600

214mm × 150mm 224 Pages (176 in Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4019-4 ¥2,400

Hello ! UK Graphics introduces the designers who became “a history maker” from 19 8 0, when Tomato and Neville Brody appeared, to the present with their superior works. Covering from the history of the UK graphic design through to the newly possible movement, this is a bible for the UK graphic lovers!

Nowadays, Dutch design is highly praised by international audience. This “Dutch Design” series come in two versions: architecture and product design and graphic design including editorial design, and feature the outstanding works by the Dutch designers and architects includes well-known and young up-and-comings. A perfect source book for the designers and creative professionals in various fields.

Graphic Design in the UK since the 1980s

Architecture & Product Design

Graphic & Editorial Design

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More Graphic Simplicity

Eye-Catching Graphics

New Girly Graphics

306mm × 230mm 192 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4076-7 ¥9,800

306mm × 230mm 192 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4070-5 ¥9,800

306mm × 230mm 200 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4009-5 ¥9,800

Concisely designed advertising that reflects a clear understanding of what elements are necessary and what elements are not, that conveys the concepts behind a product at a single glance, is extremely effective for the visual communication that takes place between the designer and the viewer.

This book presents useful and costfriendly ideas of design, photo direction, printing and post-printing techniques for various graphics, such as direct mails, brochures, pamphlet and advertising posters. You can pick up an idea from this book and apply it to your next assignment!

As the second volume of Girly Graphics, this new volume collects “girly” -an interpretation of lovely, sweet, glamorous, cute, and etc- images that tickles girl’s heart, adding some new “girly” taste such as “poisonous” and “rock ‘n’ roll”.The works, including advertisements, catalogs, posters, shop cards, direct mails, packages, and more.

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Patterns in Graphics

Poster, Package, DM, Shop Tool and More

Cool Designs without Illustrations

257mm × 182mm 192 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4021-7 ¥7,800

286mm × 230mm 160 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4006-4 ¥7,800

192 Pages (Full Color) 306mm × 230mm Hardbound 978-4-7562-4062-0 ¥9,800

A graphic design looks dramatic and distinguished when an unusual material is used or a special finish is successfully applied. This book selects unique examples of those graphics ranging from posters, packages, and direct mails to editorial designs. See and feel the “texture” of the graphic designs!

This book presents the remarkable graphic designs using impressive contemporary patterns: flowers, plants, geometric, waves, dots and more, as used in shops, promotional tools, advertising, packages, books, CDs and other various products. In addition to the graphic works, it also includes shop interior designs in which particular patterns contribute to creating the identity of the space.

This book features a collection of outstanding work, effectively designed using only the fonts, lines, colors and diagrams at hand and without the extra impact provided by materials such as photographs and illustrations. The works has been divided into the categories of “adver tisement”, “small gr aphics”, “editorial design” and “package design”.

Design Texture Unique Materials and Finishes for Graphic Design

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New Absolute Appeal:

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Corporate Brochure Designs

Direct Mail Design

New Food Shop Graphics

306mm × 230mm 224 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4051-4 ¥12,000

286mm × 230mm 160 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4016-3 ¥7,800

306mm × 230mm 192 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-89444-771-4 ¥9,800

Newest brochures and annual reports for enterprises and various facilities from many countries are presented in this single volume. Such practical information as size, format, table of contents, and the design concept of each work is also included. As a reference for those graphic works and trends of graphic design, this is a must-book for graphic designers of all levels. Works are grouped by industry.

This is the second volume of Absolute Appeal: Direct Mail Design. New Absolute Appeal, which shows a variety of direct mail ideas that have succeeded in captivating the target audience; some incorporate gimmicks to surprise the recipients, unique shapes, or fine materials. An excellent idea source for all graphic designers, marketing professionals, and students.

The new edition of Food Shop Graphics offers a comprehensive overview of food and beverage est ablishment design from Japan and abroad. Items included are; menu books, shop cards, coasters etc. –not usually accessible without actually visiting the premises.

Including exteriors and interiors in addition to graphic tools provides a total introduction to shop design.

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New Eco-Style Graphics

Shop Image Graphics in Scandinavia

Shop Image Graphics in Paris

257mm × 182mm 192 Pages (184 in Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4057-6 ¥5,800

306mm × 230mm 192 Pages (176 in Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4046-0 ¥9,800

306mm × 230mm 192 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-89444-704-2 ¥9,800

“Eco” is a worldwide interest and important key word when a company considers launching a new product or service these days. Focusing on successful graphic works for “eco” products and services as well as graphics using “eco” materials, this book shall be a “must” reference for the designers in need of a good idea for their next works.

Growing the interest of ecology, people all over the world follow the Scandinavian countries as the role models for earthfriendly life. People in Scandinavia respect the nature and try to sustain it forever. This book introduces the interior and exterior including the identity design, which must feel you warm and cozy.

About 80 unique shops and restaurants in Paris are revealed through their one-ofthe-kind designs. This book includes interior and exterior designs and such graphic tools as shop cards, flyers, direct mails, menus, shopping bags and more. The shops and restaurants range from a contemporary cafe or a hip restaurant to a rococo style stationery shop or a trendy boutique.

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@Supermarket: Package Designs

Beauty & Healthcare Package Design

Best Package & Wrapping Graphics

286mm × 230mm 160 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4002-6 ¥7,800

286mm × 230mm 160 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-89444-729-5 ¥7,800

306mm × 230mm 192 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-89444-694-6 ¥9,800

Premium Novelties

306mm × 230mm 192 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-89444-736-3 ¥9,800

286mm × 230mm 160 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-89444-752-3 ¥7,800

Warm, Calm, Exhilarating

Graphics for Promotional Kits, Gifts & Goodies

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Relaxing Graphics

Hanatsubaki and Nakajo

Shiseido Hanatsubaki Magazine 1968-2008: Fashion, Art & Culture 297mm × 233mm 448 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-742-4 ¥5,800

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The 10 Influential Creators for Magazine Design

Design Collection with Limited Colors

Informational Diagram Collection

297mm × 210mm 226 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-640-3 ¥3,900

300mm × 224mm 216 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-712-7 ¥3,700

300mm × 224mm 232 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-89444-810-0 ¥3,700

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Exclusive for Asia

Eco-Friendly Graphics

306mm × 230mm 192 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4217-4 ¥9,800

306mm × 230mm 224 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4266-2 ¥14,000

306mm × 230mm 224 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4004-0 ¥14,000

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Modern and Traditional: Japanesque Designs by Style

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Peaceful and Soothing Graphics

Successful Renewal Designs

306mm × 230mm 224 Pages (208 in Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4130-6 ¥14,000

306mm × 230mm 192 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4163-4 ¥9,800

306mm × 230mm 224 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4035-4 ¥14,000

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Promotional Tool Designs for Retails and Brands

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Regional Branding

Informational Brochure Designs: Corporate and Recruting Catalogs

306mm × 230mm 192 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4228-0 ¥9,800

306mm × 230mm 192 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4005-7 ¥9,800

306mm × 230mm 256 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4189-4 ¥14,000

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Strategic Graphic Designs for Direct Mail

Grab Attention!

Flyer Designs 365 Days

306mm × 230mm 224 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4119-1 ¥14,000

306mm × 230mm 256 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4283-9 ¥12,000

306mm × 230mm 256 Pages (240 in Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4024-8 ¥12,000

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Attractive Flyer Designs

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School and Facility Catalog Designs

Applied Typography 22

306mm × 230mm 192 Pages (184 in Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4047-7 ¥9,800

300mm × 224mm 256 Pages (216 in Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4206-8 ¥9,500

287mm × 210mm 272 Pages (Full Color) Hardbound 978-4-7562-4218-1 ¥12,000

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Advertising Photography in Japan 2012

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User-Friendly Diagrams

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Exclusive for Asia Nihongo Logo

257mm × 182mm 128 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4072-9 ¥2,800

250mm × 200mm 232 Pages (24 in Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4089-7 ¥5,800

250mm × 200mm 232 Pages (184 in Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4013-2 ¥5,800

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Calligraphy and Handwriting Logo Designs

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Portfolio Creation

Vivid Color Palette

Layout Style Series

300mm × 224mm 176 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4179-5 ¥3,800

210mm × 148mm 200 Pages (Full Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4071-2 ¥2,800

250mm × 190mm 120 Pages (112 in Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4241-9 ¥2,800

Natural Style

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Advertising Design

by Season

Layout Style Series

Cool & Stylish

Girly & Cute

250mm × 190mm 120 Pages (112 in Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4240-2 ¥2,800

250mm × 190mm 120 Pages (112 in Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4064-4 ¥2,800

250mm × 190mm 120 Pages (112 in Color) Softbound 978-4-7562-4063-7 ¥2,800

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Japan Style

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Layout Style Series

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