Mar 24, 2008

Shop Identity Series:
vol.4 PACKAGE & SHOPPNG BAG






The "Shop Identity Series" introduces sales promotion tools for shops and stores. This fourth collection presents the latest designs for packaging and shopping bags. The key themes are "Wrapping" and "Gift giving" with this collection offering a range of products including boxes, wrapping paper, bags, stickers, ribbons as well as shopping bags, gift boxes and message cards for special seasons.

Price: 4,800 yen + tax (ISBN 978-4-86100-554-1)
Format: 224 x 280 mm, 168 pages (Full Color) Softcover with Jacket
Language: English-Japanese Bilingual / Release Date: 24th March 2008


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Feb 22, 2008

Sweet Design Memories:
SANRIO DAYS



All the good old Sanrio characters and items that tug our heartstrings are included in this book! The first volume of a new series "Sweet Design Memories" is a super cute visual book for those who were crazy about Sanrio in the 70's and 80's.

The author: Mana Takemura
Price: 1,400 yen + tax (ISBN 978-4-86100-557-2)
Format: 130 x 178 mm, 144 pages (Full Color) Softcover with Jacket
Language: Japanese / Release Date: 22nd February 2008

Feb 21, 2008

PETIT PATTERN BOOK Series

Petit Pattern Book Series presents wide variety of 'cute' patterns. Each title features 140 creativity-including patterns. It includes a section at the end of each title detailing methods of production for items such as photo album, calendar and other types of original goods where the designs can be apllied. Design templates are included so even a biginner can design her/his own original goods easily.

The author: 2m09cmGRAPHICS
Price: 2,800 yen + tax
Format: 150 x 195 mm, 192 pages (4C:176pp / 1C:16pp) Softcover with Jacket
Language: English-Japanese Bilingual
Contain: 1 CD-ROM


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Vo.1: Dots & Stripes

ISBN: 978-4-86100-384-9, Release Date: 23rd June 2006


Vo.2: Flower & Leaves
ISBN: 978-4-86100-385-7, Release Date: 23rd June 2006



Vo.3: Scandinavian Style
ISBN: 978-4-86100-386-5, Release Date: 23rd September 2006



Vo.4: Japanese Style
ISBN: 978-86100-390-3, Release Date: 23rd September 2006


Vo.5: Kids & Toys

ISBN: 978-4-86100-506-0, Release Date: 24th January 2007


Vo.6: Check & Knit
ISBN: 978-4-86100-507-7, Release Date: 24th January 2007


Vo.7: Simple & Natural
ISBN: 978-4-86100-522-0, Release Date: 25th June 2007


Vo.8: Pop & Modern
ISBN: 978-4-86100-523-7, Release Date: 25th June 2007


Vo.9: Autumn & Winter
ISBN: 978-4-86100-542-8, Release Date: 22nd October 2007



Vo.10: Spring & Summer
ISBN: 978-4-86100-543-5, Release Date: 21st February 2008



Nov 22, 2007

LOGO A LOT






This is a huge collection of approx 2000 logos from 171 groups of designers from around the world. It presents high quality works of each group from 1980's to 2007. It is a must-have book for logo enthusiasts.

Price: 3,800 yen + tax (ISBN 978-4-86100-524-4)
Format: 190 x 190 mm, 400 pages (Full Color) Hardcover with Jacket
Language: English-Japanese Bilingual / Release Date: 22nd November 2007


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Nov 9, 2007

From MAGAZINES
- A Collection of the world's design, fashion, and culture magazines-






This book is a compilation of over 130 magazines from around the world that have excellent design works. It includes not only features from each magazine, but credits of art directors and designers. It also carries interviews with editors from hot fashion magazines and a list of magazine shops in Japan and overseas.

The author: Toru Hachiga
Price: 1,800 yen + tax (ISBN 978-4-86100-536-7)
Format: 150 x 210 mm, 144 pages (Full Color) Softcover with Jacket
Language: Japanese / Release Date: 9th November 2007

Oct 25, 2007

Shop Identity Series Vol.3 DM



This is the latest collection of brand and DM ( Direct Mail )designs. The designs range from simple post cards to elaborate novelty items for various purposes such as sales, opening advertisements, new arrivals information, invitations and DM catalogues.

Price: 3,800 yen + tax (ISBN 978-86100-525-1)
Format: 224 x 280 mm, 152 pages (Full Color) Softcover with Jacket
Language: Japanese / Release Date: 25th October 2007


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Aug 13, 2007

FLOODGATES



Ruins, factories, dams -A number of types architecture have been attracting attention as subject matter, and there are many publications of photographic collections. The floodgates designs appearing in this book are all unique and different in shapes. All over Japan, their colorful and quiet presence has a spiritual healing effect on people.

Photo & Text: Junichi Sato
Price: 1,900 yen + tax (ISBN 978-4-86100-538-1)
Format: 178 x 208 mm, 144 pages (Full Color) Softcover with Jacket
Language: Japanese / Release Date: 13th August 2007