Sep 16, 2010

2010 Frankfurt Book Fair

We are going to have a stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
(6th to 10th OCT)
http://www.book-fair.com/en/fbf/

If you have a plan to attend the Fair,
please come visit our stand at P533 in Hall 4.1!

We look forward to seeing you there :)

BNN,Inc.

Sep 10, 2010

Girls ZINE
-ZINE Guidance for girls-



ZINE is a printed matter that kind of a mini comic, coterie magazine or little press, made by an individual (or a group) on limited edition. According to separated categories, this book is showcasing the recommended ZINES, specially for girls - who have been already interested in ZINE, amateur of printed matters, or want to express something by oneself. These ZINEs are kawaii, stylish, and open expressions with plentiful visuals. Also, this book contains interviews of cutting-edge ZINE creator, how to make ZINEs, information on ZINE's events.
This book aims to inspire readers to be interested in "making ZINE" by oneself.
Through this book, you will discover that expressing freely your mind is not difficult and actually its really fun thing.


++Contents++
Introduction: Welcome to ZINE's World
Special Talks : Momo Nonaka / Hiroshi Eguchi
Interview: STOMACHACHE / Otome-Tsuushin / Twee Grrrls Club / HELLO SANDWIRCH TOKYO GUIDE
ZINE GUIDE: ART・PHOTOGRAPH・DRAWING / LIFE STYLE / CULTURE
Favorite ZINE on the store: Takoche(Nakano) / Lilmag(Web) / PROGETTO(Kawasaki) / Commune(Shimokitazawa)
Apprendix: Making ZINE - the Process / ZINEs format / The Making of STOMACHACHE.s ZINE / The Making of Otome-Tsuuhin's ZINE
SHOP LIST for ZINE

Supervisor: obscure, inc
Price: 1,600 yen + tax (ISBN 978-4-86100-745-3)
Format: 148 x 210 mm, 112 pages (full colors) Softcover with Jacket
Language: Japanese / Release Date: 27th September 2010

Available at:
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Amazon.co.uk


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Jul 30, 2010

Let's paint with ArtRAge! [Revised Edition]






ArtRage software make it possible to draw from a water-color painting to an oil painting with realistic textures as you are using actual pigments. This is the practical guide of ArtRage3, the software that replicate the experience of painting. This book explains from basic functions of the software to the varied knowledge about colors and compositions. It serves also as the good introductory book for the beginners.

Editor:HAL_
Price: 2,000 yen + tax (ISBN: 978-4-86100-732-3)
Format: 163 x 247 mm, 164 pages (Full color) Softcover with jacket
Language: Japanese / Release Date: 10th August 2010

Jun 22, 2010

100 yen shop FREEDOM









The author of "The book of Picto-san" presents a pleasant and creative world of "100 yen shop". This visual book introduces a bit bizarre and unsure purpose products which are purchased from 100 yen shop, and gives you a different perspective and humorous commentaries on them. They are not slaves to convention and aesthetic consciousness, and actually represent Freedom.
Today our brains are overtaxed, and must-see for anyone who are tied up in chains of "sophistication" because this book will free your mind!

The author: Keiichi Utsumi
Price: 1,000 yen + tax (ISBN: 978-4-86100-702-6)
Format: 105 x 170 mm, 160 pages (Full color) Softcover with Jacket
Language: Japanese / Release Date: 22nd June 2010

IMPORTED BOOKS





Jun 10, 2010

Let's Travel by Paper Craft
-Cut and Fold Famous Architecture of the World-






Koichi Takahashi, the leading paper craft artist, created historical remains of the world with paper. This book shows adults and children how to make the pieces, all classified into three different levels of difficulty. The introduction explains essential tools and basic techniques with many visuals, which makes the book even more accessible.
The pattern papers in this book are not only about historical architectures, but also some pieces that represent local culture, such as camels will appear at the foot of "The Pyramids of Giza" in Egypt. This book also includes tips on sightseeing at the end, and provides you the feeling of traveling all over the world.

The Author: Koichi Takahashi
Price: 1,600 yen + tax (ISBN: 978-4-86100-706-4)
Format: 182 x 260 mm, 92 pages (4C: 16p / 1C: 76p), Softcover with Jacket
Language: Japanese / Release Date: 10th June 2010


Please contact our distributors to find out your nearest bookstore carries this book.