Series | Experiencing Reading – THE READING EXPERIENCE – | Part 1: "More Than Meets the Eye"
New Series | THE READING EXPERIENCE
This Month's Three Books | Apr. 2013
Part 1: "More Than Meets the Eye"
The encounter with a life-changing book can happen in an instant. We introduce three photography and art books selected by Atsushi Hamanaka of twelvebooks, a book hunter who travels the world in search of such special finds. Beautiful to look at, delightful to touch, and elegant to display. Welcome to the world of experiential reading.
Selected by HAMANAKA Atsushi (twelvebooks)Photographs by JAMANDFIXText by TANAKA Junko (OPENERS)
A Book That Pops Up a Hotel?
In Sydney, Australia, stands the "Commercial Travellers’ Association," a circular building designed by architect Harry Seidler in the mid-1970s. This work reproduces the hotel floors spread across four levels using thick paper. The book is a collection of photographs of these floors. Its appeal lies in its ability to be displayed in the same circular shape as the building, which features 16 guest rooms arranged in a circle. This is a joint publication with "Kaldor Art Projects," an organization that undertakes groundbreaking projects connecting public institutions and artists.
『The Dailies』
Artist | Thomas Demand
Size | 370 × 340 mm
Pages | 64 pages
Publisher | MACK (www.mackbooks.co.uk)
Price | ¥26,250
Available at | 1LDK/DEPOT. and others
On Sale Now
A "Case" Presented Through Skillful Editing
This is the second photobook by American photographer Christian Patterson. It is a shocking work based on a real murder case in America. The book skillfully blends non-fictional elements, such as reproductions of crime scenes, investigation documents, and belongings of the perpetrator and victim, with fictional elements inspired by them. It includes inserts that resemble investigation notes, showcasing meticulous attention to detail throughout.
『Redheaded Peckerwood – 3rd Edition』
Artist | Christian Patterson
Size | 190 × 240 mm
Pages | 168 pages
Publisher | MACK (www.mackbooks.co.uk)
Price | ¥7,140
Available at | VACANT and others
On Sale Now
Churches Captured by a Magnum Eye
Mark Power, a British photographer and member of the historic Magnum Photos collective, photographed over 50 churches in Poland, where he resided, with the permission of the Catholic Church. He captured their dominance and influence from his unique perspective. The book's design, featuring pages with a long, narrow slot for collecting donations, opens to reveal a panoramic view of congregations gathered for mass in magnificent churches, conveying the artist's intent.
『Mass』
Artist | Mark Power
Size | 202 × 250 mm (Spread: 404 × 510 mm)
Pages | 118 pages
Publisher | GOST (www.gostbooks.com)
Price | ¥8,820
Available at | VACANT, FLOTSAMBOOKS, and others
On Sale Now
Atsushi Hamanaka
Representative of twelvebooks. In March 2010, he established "twelvebooks" as a platform to promote the activities of publishers and artists with unique styles, focusing on contemporary photography. In addition to handling the domestic distribution of imported books and magazines, he engages in activities related to books and images, including planning, selecting, and directing photography exhibitions. www.twelve-books.com

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