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Month: September 2008

  • From Tokyo to Beijing and Beyond

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    One quick last post before I leave for my trip to China. I’ll be away until the 26th, back just in time for the book launch party. Expect things to be quiet here until then, although I may occasionally update if I’m feeling like it — it looks like we’ll have net access, but I’m…

  • Arcade Mania Website

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    The deluge of Arcade Mania news continues, this time to announce that the official book website is now up. Big thanks to Andrew Lee — the book’s art director — for his work on the site. Go on, and don’t forget to try and get one of those crane game prizes!

  • Arcade Mania Launch Party

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    Before I leave for China (I take off tomorrow), I want to make sure to get the word out about the launch party we’ll be having for Arcade Mania. It takes place Saturday, September 27 (19:00-23:00) at Cafe Pause in Ikebukuro. No free drinks unfortunately, but they will be cheap, and we’ll have lots of…

  • Arcade Mania in the Wild

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    Well look at this, copies of Arcade Mania at Kinokuniya in Umeda, Osaka. The photo was taken by Brian, who spotted. No book sightings for me yet, although admittedly I’ve only checked the Junkudo store in Ikebukuro. Also, below, Robert from Sweden imported the book from Amazon Japan and displays it proudly!

  • Wallpaper City Guide: Kyoto

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    Just the other day I was posting about a new Tokyo guide from Louis Vuitton, something I haven’t seen for myself, but one guide I have seen is one of the latest releases from Wallpaper‘s “City Guide” series, covering the city of Kyoto. I picked up the Tokyo edition when the series was first launched,…

  • CMP in NYC

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    Pictured, Craig pimping Chin Music Press releases at the Brooklyn Book Festival. Craig and Ashley will be giving a talk about Art Space Tokyo at Kinokuniya (Bryant Park) on the 23rd.

  • Patrick Macias Invades Tamori Club

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    The funniest thing for me about this clip is that I actually remember watching it on TV when it originally aired (maybe in 2002), before I ever met Patrick.

  • Cabaret

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    I’m a bit late on this, but wanted to point out ex-Graniph art director Melanie’s new project, “international PR & illustration showcase” Cabaret. The first project is the “100 Post Cards” exhibition at cafe Sunshine Studio in Harajuku. It runs until September 30.

  • Happening in Tokyo

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    This month’s edition of the “Likemind Tokyo” creative gathering happens this coming Friday (September 19, 11:30-13:00), as always at Rhythm Cafe in Shibuya.

  • Yokai Attack Site

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    Still on the fence about purchasing Matt Alt’s Yokai Attack? Maybe the new book site will help convince you.