BOOK CATALOG 2012

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RIGHTS CATALOG 2012

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Designing Tumblr

 

This is a guide book for aspiring design creators of the most effective promotion tool; Tumblr. It explains basic operations and the most creative use of this tool along with providing examples of uses for portfolio and one-concept sites. Also how to customize a design, what Tumblr sites one should follow and client software are clarified. It introduces sites with high-quality ideas and explains how to customize and build your own Tumblr.

        Editor:Kurando Furuya, Kentarou Takaoka

        Price: 1,600 yen + tax (ISBN: 978-4-86100-830-6)
        Format: 148×210mm, 160 pages (Full color), Softcover with Jacket
        Language: Japanese  Release date: 11th September 2012

Contents:
Part 1　Welcome to Tumblr
            Tumblr and its founder, David Karp
Part 2　Basic practice of Tumblr
Part 3　How to customize
Part 4　Advanced Practice
Part 5　Tumblr Yellow page
Part 6   Themes of Tumblr
Part 7　Master of Tumblr

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iTunes U and University Education

 This book is a report of universities which are using iTunes U and iPad in their education programs. In addition, this book includes iBook Authors’ explanations of how to create iBooks and get them distributed. This book is essential reading for educators and will give the reader knowledge about ICT use and the present state of open education.

Editor:Amargon

Price: 2,200 yen + tax (ISBN: 978-4-86100-825-2)
Format: 182x240mm, 160 pages (Full color), Softcover with Jacket
Language: Japanese  Release date: 11th September 2012

Contents：
Introduction　Apple and Education―The Contribution of computers for education Steve  Jobs dreamt
Part 1　Interview：What iTunes U changes
1-1　The University of Tokyo
1-2　Osaka Jogakuin University
1-3　Future University Hakodate
1-4　Dialogue：Kazutoshi Otani × Akihiro Kubota（Tama Art University）
Part 2　Educational Documents; preparation and distribution
2-1　iTunes U collection and course
2-2　iTunes U usable media type
2-3　Documentaion by iBooks Author
2-4　iBooks Author educational material samples
2-5　iBooks Author open books
2-6　Innovative presentation, class and meeting using Air Play
Part 3　Case Study：iTunes U and iBooks Author practical information
3-1　The University of Tokyo
3-2    Meiji University
3-3    iBooks Author from an institution point of view.

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VIP -Vocaloid Important Producer- Vocaloid DTM Techinique

Illustration © Crypton Future Media, Inc. www.crypton.net

One of the most popular "Vocaloid Prince" introduces DTM music composing techinique!

First issue of this series features 8#Prince, his techno sounds are hailing around Vocaloid world.Using Miku Hatsune on Vocaloid and [SONARX1] on DAW, this book introduces a step by step process of how to compose a real techno sound, including not only a complete truck but MIDI data of music data and phrase under process for trial listening are set to download. Enjoyable guide to learn DTM technique and compose your original song!

Author: 8#Prince

Price: 2,200 yen + tax (ISBN: 978-4-86100-827-6)
Format: 182x257mm, 180 pages (Full color), Softcover with Jacket
Language: Japanese/sample data to download/ Release date: 27th August 2012

8#Prince:

One of the hottest princes in Vocaloid community who attracts huge attention among Nico Nico.His masterpieces "Sweet Devil" and "electric love" produced with Wakamura Plex, a master of MMD,  their high quality animation of the electric sound based on dance music become the center of attention, and have been enshrined in the Hall of Fame instantly. 

His major debut album "electric love" gains the 3rd place of a K-POP/J-POP chart, and the 8th place of a general chart. 

His fame has also achieved to join the event performance overseas called "Japan-China restoration-of-diplomatic-relations 40 anniversary event", the "South Korean expo", and "Shanghai CCG EXPO." and so on.

http://www.hachiojip.jp

Original sample truck「take it easy」

 

 Contents：
［VIP ROOM］
［TRUCK MAKING］

part 01 ROUGH TRACKS
part 02 VOCALOID -MainVocal
part 03 ARRANGE
part 04 EFFECTS and MIXING
part 05 VOCALOD -Editing
part 06 FINISHING

［ROAD TO VIP／reference］

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Craft Idea Book by HELLO SANDWICH

“Everyday life is very special and we can stop appreciate these moments by using cute handmade items.”
A cute Australian artist, HELLO SANDWICH suggests how to enjoy making craft and introduces pop and colorful handmade items not only stationery, card case, and accessories designed by herself but scrapping photos and printed matters to memorize your day. You can find full of ideas to enjoy making craft and cherish your daily life from this book. 

 《Author》
Hello Sandwich
Hello Sandwich (Ebony Bizys) is an Australian craft artist, designer and blogger based in Tokyo. Before moving to Tokyo in 2010, Bizys worked at VOGUE magazines for 11 years, most recently in the position of Deputy Art Director at VOGUE Living. Since living in Tokyo, Bizys has Art Directed a Japanese book, designed a Japanese fashion website, been commissioned by VOGUE Japan to make artworks for their publication, collaborated with famous Japanese masking tape brand “mt” on workshops and has appeared in many Japanese books and magazines. Bizys currently blogs for VOGUE Japan, hosts monthly craft workshops. Her daily life on her Japan+Craft blog hellosandwich.blogspot.com   

The Author: Hello Sandwich
Price: 1,400 yen + tax (ISBN: 978-4-86100-798-9)
Format: 148×210 mm, 112 pages (Full color) Softcover with Jacket
Language: Japanese/ Release date: 25th July 2012

Contents
PART1：STATIONERY
PART2：ITEMS FOR YOUR BAG
PART3：LIFESTYLE
PART4：GIFT WRAPPING
PART5：PHOTO＆JOURNAL

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Pop Up Paper Craft

 

Have fun with this paper craft book designed by a Japanese popular crafter Yoko Ganaha (PIGPONG). 

The package includes more than fifty-five ready-to-cut projects such as cute and pop-up animals

 with message cards and paper items.　

Recommended as a surprising gift or a desktop interior. Suitable for kids as well as adults.
 
The author: Yoko Ganaha (PIGPONG)
Price: 1,200 yen + tax (ISBN: 978-4-86100-829-0)
Format: 210 x 147 mm, 112 pages (Full color) Softcover with Jacket
Language: Japanese / Release date: 24th July 2012
 
Yoko Ganaha (PIGPONG)
Born in Tokyo. Graduated Chuo University, Department of Literature. 
Involved in a broad range of fields such as  product planning, illustration, display and molding design.
 Active as a unit "PIGPONG" with Piggy Tsujioka since 2003. 
Also the author of "Cut Out Book" and "Cut Out Book 2"(BNN, Inc.)
PIGPONG website:http://www.sigma-pig.com/

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