FOLK TOYS NIPPON

In Japan, artisans have been making folk handicrafts for centuries in different regions. This book features the best of them, selected from a contemporary viewpoint. They make ideal, cute souvenirs of your travels in Japan. Their unique origins and how to use them in today's interior environment are also featured.

The author: Masashi Kido
Price: 2,000 yen + tax ( ISBN 978-4-86100-647-0 )
Format: 148 × 210 mm, 114 pages ( Full Color ) Softcover with jacket
Language: Japanese / Release date: 14th June 2009

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COLLAGE BOOK

11 collage artists show their original ways to create attractive design pieces with everyday materials by cutting, pasting, sewing, or drawing. The book is full of unique ideas and practical tips on the choice of materials and techniques.

Author: Nami Ogihara, chalk, wool,cube,wool!, Bleu Blanche, Tomoko Mitsuma,Yoko Inoue, Répit, Yuki Nakamura, les deux, Tomoo Nishidate, Kayo Yamamoto
Price: 1,600 yen + tax ( ISBN 978-4-86100-617-3 )
Format: 212 × 148 mm, 112 pages ( Full Color )
Release date: 31 March 2009Language: Japanese ( Original ) / English
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Illustration School : Plants and Small Creatures

This book is introduction to illustration by Sachiko Umoto, one of the most popular illustrators. Introduce various ways of drawing illustrations, which you can follow by simply imitating examples. Both adults and children can enjoy learning illustration by following the step-by-step guide and printed guidelines. This volume contains more than 70 types of illustrations: cherry blossom, carnation, sunflower, rose, poinsettia, and bees, frog, etc.

The author: Sachiko Umoto
Price: 1200 yen + tax ( ISBN 978-4-86100-635-7 )
Format: 160 x 200 mm, 112pages (2C) Softcover with jacket Release Date: 26th, March 2009
Language: Japanese

*The book has been translated into Taiwanese / Korean / Chinese / English / French / German

See also:
- Illustration School : Cute Animals
- Illustration School : Happy People
- Illustration School : Magical Color Selection

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Shop Identity Series vol.5 TOKYO

There are always new shops opening in Tokyo. This book gives significant examples of the latest shop designs in this exciting city. It features every aspect of the design strategy of each shop, ranging from the exterior and interior views, to the card, pamphlet, DM, and packaging, graphic tools, etc. Include numerous examples of restaurants, patisseries, fashion boutiques, gadget shops, and interior shops that represent the latest trend of Tokyo.

Price: 4,800 yen + tax (ISBN 978-4-86100-599-2)
Format: 224 x 280 mm, 168 pages (Full Color), Softcover with Jacket
Language: English-Japanese Bilingual / Release Date: 26th March 2009

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THE FRONT LINE OF FASHION-Japanese Fashion Designers 100-

This book introduces up-and-coming 100 fashion designers who represent the forefront Japanese Fashion scene; including their profiles, brand concepts, collection pictures, contact information, and shop information. This book covers all cutting-edge Japanese Fashions.

Price: 3,800 yen + tax (ISBN 978-4-86100-618-0)
Language: English-Japanese Bilingual / Release Date: 24th February 2009


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Design and Applications -Design Theory and Practice of Illustrator, Photoshop and InDeign

Since DTP became standard, There is a growing need for learning of not only operating know-how but also design theory. It is very important to learn both at the same time, especially if you aspire to becoming a professional designer. This book contains 101 articles which are absolutely necessary techniques and theories of design: aesthetic and essential basic design theory, DTP Applications techniques (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign), knowledge of printing and paper, and Ideas of design. This book helps you to learn design theories and technique at the same time; highly recommend as a new design and DTP textbook for beginners and intermediates of designers. Additionally, this book contains vocabulary index of design, and information packets for logos, layouts, and colors.
This book is a complete master guidebook for designers; 101 article features in this book are all what you need to know as a professional designer. Include the fundamentals of beautiful and effective design, DTP techniques ( Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign etc.), printing techniques and variations of paper, plus various design ideas. It can be used as a design dictionary, and it serves also as a resource of logos, layout, and color schemes.


Author: Far, inc., SOUVENIR DESIGN
Price: 2,800 yen + tax (ISBN 978-4-86100-620-3)
Format: 214 x 174 mm, 224 pages (Full color), Softcover with jacket
Language: Japanese / Release Date: 24th February 2009

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Reference Books: DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS - Design theory and techniques of Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign-

Since DTP became standard, There is a growing need for learning of not only operating know-how but also design theory. It is very important to learn both at the same time, especially if you aspire to becoming a professional designer. This book contains 101 articles which are absolutely necessary techniques and theories of design: aesthetic and essential basic design theory, DTP Applications techniques (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign), knowledge of printing and paper, and Ideas of design. This book helps you to learn design theories and technique at the same time; highly recommend as a new design and DTP textbook for beginners and intermediates of designers. Additionally, this book contains vocabulary index of design, and information packets for logos, layouts, and colors. This book is a complete master guidebook for designers.

Price: 2,800 yen + tax (ISBN 978-4-86100-620-3)
Format: 214 x 174 mm, 224 pages (Full Color)
Language: Japanese / Release Date: 24th February 2009

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