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Category: Books

  • Writers of the Moment

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    A call-out to all my great readers: Who would you say is the “it” Japanese writer of the moment? I’m trying to find out who would be an interesting writer to profile. You can email me, or leave a comment.

  • Caravan Gone

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    Seems that Caravan Books in Ikebukuro has closed its doors for good (even their website has expired). From the Chin Music Press blog: I’m sad to announce that Caravan Books of Ikebukuro has passed away. One of a kind, nestled away (cause of death?) in a quiet neighborhood near Ikebukuro station. Tastefully lit (take note…

  • Architecture Now!

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    Taschen, purveyor of drool-worthy titles, is celebrating their 25th anniversary with a special series of books that they are selling for ridiculous prices. I was at the Libro bookstore in Shibuya’s Parco earlier this evening, and picked up a hardcover copy of the gorgeous ARCHITECTURE NOW! for only 2000 yen! They also had quite a…

  • Catholic

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    The Claska Gallery is about to host an exhibition that will preview the upcoming book CATHOLIC (out in May), published by Evil Twin and D.A.P. Artists in the show/book will include: Richard Kern, Jeremy Scott, Terry Richardson, Jess Holzwerth, Brian Degraw, Roe Ethridge, Pieter Schoolwerth, Judy Rifka, Eileen Myles, Liz Goldwyn, Naomi Fisher, Jim Drain,…

  • Tokyo Bookstores

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    While I’m clearing up some notes, here are a couple of bookstores I keep wanting to check out. Hacknet Pictured above, this bookstore is in Daikanyama. They’re also behind the book sections at Sign and Claska, and have a couple of shops in Osaka. 1-30-10 West Ebisu Utrecht Another attractive bookshop in the vicinity. 2-1-1-2F…

  • Jenkins Biography

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    If you live in Japan, you definitely know who Charles Jenkins is, as he’s been a constant presence on the news in recent years because of the North Korean kidnapping situation. TIME’s Tokyo bureau chief and senior editor Jim Frederick will be working with Jenkins on a book of his life, which I’m sure will…

  • Craig Mod

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    Neon Sight Japan has an interview up with Chin Press Music’s Craig Mod. Looks like more will be added in the coming days, so be sure to check again. And if you haven’t already, buy yourself a copy of KUHAKU.

  • Alternatives 2005

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    In his new OUT OF TOKYO column, REALTOKYO editor in chief Ozaki Tetsuya talks about a new guide to alternative art spaces in Asia. The title is “Alternatives 2005 — Contemporary Art Spaces in Asia”, and that’s just what it is (though including Australia). Introduced are a total of 170 alternative spaces and other art-related…