Shiro Kuramata
The definitive monograph on Shiro Kuramata arrives in an edition that honors the designer's material sensibility. Enclosed in a transparent acrylic slipcase – a material Kuramata transformed through his practice – the two-volume set becomes both literature and object, a tactile expression of his vision.
Volume one traces Kuramata's journey through Japan's transformative postwar era, with Deyan Sudjic's insightful narrative revealing the conceptual foundations behind works that seem to defy physical laws. Newly translated writings offer rare access to Kuramata's poetic intellect.
Volume two documents over 600 pieces spanning furniture, products, and interiors – from the ethereal Miss Blanche chair to the metal mesh How High the Moon armchair. Many works captured here exist only in these archives, their physical counterparts long dismantled.
For designers and thoughtful collectors who appreciate objects that transcend function to become cultural artifacts – a comprehensive record of work that continues to inspire decades after its creation.
13 × 16" | Two-volume hardcover | 416 pages | 600 illustrations
Part of our Japanese Minimalism collection.
We are lifelong bibliophiles. Shelves filled with books line our studio walls and more are stacked on every surface. We admire their design, scrutinize their typography, fetishize their paper and analyze their binding. We read them for research, for inspiration, for the sheer pleasure of exploring new worlds of thought and experience.
We have curated a selection of books to offer our audience, based on our interests and yours. Most of our books are limited editions or out of print, they are seldom available in the US, and not available on Amazon.
All physical books are final sale: non-refundable and non-exchangeable. (Book & library accessories such as bookstands and book marks are covered by our normal return policy.)