Nihon no Minka / Traditional Japanese Houses (1988)

Nihon no Minka 1952 (Traditional Japanese Houses). Wide Edition. Tokyo : Iwanami Shoten (Iwanami Shashin Bunko 85), 1988. First ed. thus. — OUT OF STOCK

Description — 8° (21 x 15 x 0.5 cm), 66 p., 150 g.
Pict. softcover, b&w photographs. Text in Japanese.
Couv. souple ill., photographies n&b. Texte en japonais.

État / Condition — Excellent.

Remarques & avis / Review — The fine reprint of the original 1952 volume from Iwanami Shashin collection in a larger size, that introduces Japan's traditional houses from throughout the country, with plans and numerous monochrome photographs. Glimpses of a lost Japan.

La belle réédition, en plus grand format, du volume original de 1952 de la collection Iwanami Shashin, qui présente les maison traditionnelles japonaises de toutes part du pays, avec des plans et de nombreuses photographies monochromes. Aperçus d'un Japon perdu.

Divers / Misc. — x

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ANDO Tadao. Lectures at Tokyo University / Kenchiku wo Kataru (1999)

ANDO Tadao. Kenchiku wo Kataru (Tell Architecture). Tokyo : Tokyo Daigaku Shuppankai, 1999. SIGNED, ORIGINAL DRAWING. — OUT OF STOCK

Description — 8° (23 x 15.5 x 2 cm), 264 p., 700 g.
Hardcover, pict. dj, b&w photographs & illustrations. Text in Japanese. Copy signed by Tadao ANDO with an original drawing (black & blue pencils).
Cartonnage, jaquette ill., photographies & illustrations n&b. Texte en japonais. Ex. signé par ANDO Tadao avec un dessin original (crayons noir et bleu).

État / Condition — Good (wear to dj).
Bon (jaquette frottée).

Remarques & avis / Review — Tadao ANDO's lectures at Tokyo University, profusely illustrated with photos of his works, sketches, projects, etc.

Les conférences d'ANDO Tadao à l'Université de Tokyo, abondamment illustrées de photos de ses œuvres, d'esquisses, croquis, etc.

Divers / Misc. — x

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Japan Interior Design 292 : Housing Design & Interior (1983)

Japan Interior Design : Housing Design and Interior. N° 292, July 1983. Tokyo : Interior, 1983.

Japan Interior Design 265 : Product Design of Canada (1981)

Japan Interior Design : Product Design of Canada. N° 265, April 1981. Tokyo : Interior, 1981. — OUT OF STOCK

Description — In-4° (32,5 x 25,5 x 1 cm), 96 p., 550 g.
Pict. softcover, color and b&w ill. and photos. Text in Japanese, summary & table of contents in English.
Couv. ill., photos et ill. coul. et n&b. Texte en japonais, résumé & table en anglais.

État / Condition — VG (light wear to cover).
TB (couv. un peu frottée).

Remarques & avis / Review — Japan Design Interior is a quality large-sized monthly Japanese magazine, dedicated to interior design and decoration and architecture — fine pictures, paper and printing, numerous plans and outlines, various themes and active collaborations. The main theme of this issue is product design in Canada, with eleven individual and groups designers (cf. Misc.).

Japan Design Interior est une revue japonaise mensuelle de qualité, grand format, de design, d'aménagement et décoration intérieurs, d'architecture : photos, papier et impression de qualité, nombreux plans et schémas, sujets variés et collaborations actives. Le thème principal de ce numéro est la création produit canadienne, avec onze créateurs et groupes de créateurs (cf. Divers.).

Divers / Misc. — À la table / Table of Contents :

Feature of the Month:
PRODUCT DESIGN OF CANADA
Collaborator & essay: Banri NAKAMURA
Panel Discussion: Paul ARATO, Gerald BEEKENKAMPF, Claude J. Gidman, Keith MULLER, Banri NAKAMURA, Chester NIZIOL

Arato Design — B & B Design Associates — Croydon — Gidman Design Associates — Gorrie Advertising Services — Kypers Adamson Norton — Keith Muller — Magnasonic Canada — Scintrex — Omniplan Design Group — Banri Nakamura

A House of Lattice Lighting (YOH Shoei)

Two Villas at KAruizawa (Crayon & Associates)

Hakone Villa — 1 (Edward SUZUKI)

Villa in Sardegna (Luigi SELLITTO)

Edys Ergo Dynamics Seating (Hans V. KLIER, G.ARNALDI)

Desk System 'Burdik Group' (Bruce BURDIK)

Product Design of the Month
(Essay: Naoyuki TAKASHIMA)

Series — 4 'Avanguardi Oggi'
(Essay: Alessandeo MENDINI)

Book Review
(Essay: Kunihiko HAYAKAWA)

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Japan Interior Design 269 : Museum & Display Techniques (1981)

Japan Interior Design : Museum & Display Techniques. N° 269, August 1981. Tokyo : Interior, 1981. — OUT OF STOCK

Description — In-4° (32,5 x 25,5 x 1 cm), 96 p., 550 g.
Pict. softcover, color and b&w ill. and photos. Text in Japanese, summary & table of contents in English.
Couv. ill., photos et ill. coul. et n&b. Texte en japonais, résumé & table en anglais.

État / Condition — VG (ligt wear to cover).
TB (couv. un peu frottée).

Remarques & avis / Review — Japan Design Interior is a quality large-sized monthly Japanese magazine, dedicated to interior design and decoration and architecture — fine pictures, paper and printing, numerous plans and outlines, various themes and active collaborations. The main theme of this issue is recent museums & exhibition buildings in Japan & abroad (cf. Misc.).

Japan Design Interior est une revue japonaise mensuelle de qualité, grand format, de design, d'aménagement et décoration intérieurs, d'architecture : photos, papier et impression de qualité, nombreux plans et schémas, sujets variés et collaborations actives. Le thème principal de ce numéro est les musées et bâtiments d'exposition récents au Japon et à l'étranger (cf. Divers.).

Divers / Misc. — À la table / Table of Contents :

Feature of the Month:
MUSEUM & DISPLAY TECHNIQUES

Panel Discussion (Itsuo SAKANE, Toyoziro HATANO, Katsuhiro YAMAGUCHI)
The Work of Toshiyuki TANAKA
Project for the first Science Museum for Children in Japan
Recently Completed Museums
Some Museums Abroad


Board Furniture Designed by Teruaki OHASHI

New Furniture & Fabrics Correction from Artflex Japan

A House at Higashi-Nakano
(Seiichi HATA)

Product Design of the Month:
Lighting Fixture 'Acting' & 'Mecha-Beans'

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Japan Interior Design 289 : New York by Andrea Branzi (1983)

Japan Interior Design : New York by Andrea Branzi. N° 289, April 1983. Tokyo : Interior, 1983. — OUT OF STOCK

Description — In-4° (32,5 x 25,5 x 1 cm), 96 p., 550 g.
Pict. softcover, color and b&w ill. and photos. Text in Japanese, summary & table of contents in English.
Couv. ill., photos et ill. coul. et n&b. Texte en japonais, résumé & table en anglais.

État / Condition — VG (ligt wear to cover).
TB (couv. un peu frottée).

Remarques & avis / Review — Japan Design Interior is a quality large-sized monthly Japanese magazine, dedicated to interior design and decoration and architecture — fine pictures, paper and printing, numerous plans and outlines, various themes and active collaborations. The main theme of this issue is the works of the Italian designer Andrea BRANZI (cf. Misc.).

Japan Design Interior est une revue japonaise mensuelle de qualité, grand format, de design, d'aménagement et décoration intérieurs, d'architecture : photos, papier et impression de qualité, nombreux plans et schémas, sujets variés et collaborations actives. Le thème principal de ce numéro est l'œuvre du créateur italien Andrea BRANZI (cf. Divers.).

Divers / Misc. — À la table / Table of Contents :

Feature of the Month:
NEW YORK BY ANDREA BRANZI
Essay: Andrea BRANZI / Interview: Kazuko SATO

Focus
Biennale di Venezia 1983
Mussolini's Bathroom
Urban Environment
Records & Paradise
Andrea Branzi & Ettore Sottsass: Redesign of the New Alfa Romeo 'Giulietta' for Fiorucci 1978
Objects for Studio Alchymia & Memphis
Reli-tech


House of a Graphic Designer
(Shinya OKAYAMA)

Recent Work by Gaetano PESCE

New Print Textike Designed by Hiroshi Awatsuji Design Studio

Display Design of Heart Art Collection

Fabric Design by Jole GANDOLINI

New Textile Design from Marimekko

New Furniture 'Stephens Office Seating' from Knoll
(Bill STEPHENS)

Furniture Designed by Neile BENDTSEN

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