It is said that in this day and age, it has become difficult for photo books and magazines to move people's hearts and minds. On the other hand, this age may be the catalyst for the creation of an exceptional book that expresses the passion of its creator. And at this time, another beautiful book is being published that I would like to have at all costs.
This year's release of the "WERKThe latest issue of Werk. Werk" is an independent visual magazine from Singapore that has attracted attention for its unconventional methods for printed matter, such as burning paper with a burner, spraying fluorescent paint, and applying patchwork to the cover.
And the focus of this work is on the brand's 20th anniversary.TOGA. It is not a brand that needs to be mentioned again, but the unparalleled creations that skillfully combine the rebellious and physical culture favored by designer Yasuko Furuta with a glamorous and classical worldview are truly amazing, and the recent Tokyo Collections, the first in 12 years, proved this to be true in a big way. The Tokyo Collections, the first time the designer has participated in Tokyo in 12 years, proved this to be true.
The magazine is designed by a photographer who has been shooting visuals for "TOGA" for many years.Suzuki Parent. The contents of this fan-favorite book are a compilation of images from the The 200 pages that contain a vast archive of images are a masterpiece.
On Saturday, December 2, the day of the release, Yasuko Furuta, Chikashi Suzuki, and Theseus Chan, publisher of WERK, will be signing copies at "BOOKMARC" , and on Friday, December 8, they will be signing copies ofDaikanyama TsutayaThe talk show will be held at the "Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore" in Ginza, Tokyo . In addition, limited edition T-shirts and caps will be available for purchase at each of the additional stores, including "Ginza Tsutaya".
This book, with its breathtakingly beautiful binding, chronicles the history of "TOGA. This is the kind of book you want to get your hands on in this day and age.
Text_Rei Kawahara
TOGA-WERK No.25: ARCHIVES
Advance sales: Saturday, December 2, 2011 *Subsequent sales will be made at bookstores nationwide as needed.
List price: ¥11,000+tax
Style: 225mm x 305mm (A4 size) / 200 pages, limited to 800 copies
Published by: Toga Archives, Inc.
(Pre-sale at TOGA Harajuku, TOGA Osaka, BOOKMARC, Daikanyama Tsutaya, Ginza Tsutaya)
Opening Reception & Book Signing
Date: Saturday, December 2
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Venue: BOOKMARC
Address: 4-26-14 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-5412-0351
From December 2 (Sat.) to 10 (Sun.), related goods will be on sale and a TOGA x Chikashi Suzuki photo exhibition will be held on the B1F.
Yasuko Furuta x Chikashi Suzuki x Special Guests Talk Show
fair
Date: Friday, December 8
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Daikanyama Tsutaya
Address: 17-5 Sarugaku-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3770-2525
Dec. 2 (Sat.) - Dec. 25 (Mon.) to exhibit and sell photographs by TOGA x Suzuki Chikara , as well as related goods.
Ginza Tsutaya Fair
Dates: Saturday, December 2 - Friday, December 25
Address: GINZA SIX 6F, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
