JAPAN HAND-BOUND BOOK

Japan; A Nisei’s First Encounter

• Published by Norman Graphics, Hong Kong
• 40 pages. Soft cover with traditional Japanese hand-stitched binding
• 32 richly reproduced Black & White images on 100lb text
• Beautifully designed by Liz Pangerl of Casa Valencia

S P E C I A L  E D I T I O N
We thought the Japan books were sold out. Completely gone. In a surprising turn of events, the book designer, Liz Pangerl of Casa Valencia Designs, found 24 extra books in her office! In honor of the discovery of this treasure, we’re offering a very limited edition package of the book with a hand-printed platinum palladium print of the beautiful Torji Gate, Miya Jima. Each print is hand coated and printed, making a unique, one-of-a-kind piece of art.

This edition will not be reprinted. 

Signed copy of original edition book
• Includes signed hand-made platinum palladium print 

Torji Gate, Miya Jima
Approximately 5″x6″ on 8″x10″  hand-coated Japanese rice paper
Signed, numbered edition of 24

BOOK REVIEW

Japan: A Nisei’s First Encounter” is an exquisite little handstitched volume reproducing 32 photos from the trip. Each photo evokes something essentially Japanese — a rustic water basin, costumed sculpture, raked gravel, carp, a still life with calligraphy brushes. His serene image, “Torii Gate at Miya-Jima” is shown here.

Mary Abbe, Arts Editor, Minneapolis Star Tribune

TESTIMONIALS

“Your book is absolutely beautiful. The prints are breathtaking and even the layout and Japanese binding make it a work of art.”

Maureen Messer, St Paul, MN

“The photos look great and I thought the design and construction were perfect, surprising and calm at the same time.”

Vince Leo, Media Arts Chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD), Minneapolis, MN

“Your Japan book is beautiful! It is absolutely breath taking and inspiring. It is truly an awesome accomplishment.”

– Heidi Eernisse, Palo Alto, CA

“I was moved and calmed by the time I spent with the pictures.”

– Tom DeBiaso, Dean, Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD), Minneapolis, MN

“It is spectacular. I love the elegant design and attention to detail. Not to mention the always incredible images!”

– Lori Forte, Graphic Designer, Minneapolis, MN

“The design is exceptional and the printing and reproduction excellent.”

– Jim Marvy, Photographer, Minnetonka, MN

“We are absolutely smitten with it and love the sensation of holding it.”

– Suzanne Rose, Door Co, WI

“I almost cried when I saw the photos you took in my hometown.”

– Dr. Miki Harada-Izumi, Tokyo, Japan