A rare look at the world of paper craftsmanship! Popular book designer Naoko Nakui, in collaboration with the magazine "Design no Hikidashi," has spent over five years visiting and documenting 16 locations involved in book and paper production. These were all workshops where exceptional skills and craftsmanship were on display. From a book designer's unique perspective, this book offers an in-depth look at these rarely-seen production sites. Contents: ● Paper Production Papermaking: Oji Paper Co., Ltd. Tomakomai Mill / Fancy Paper Production: Fuji Kyowa Paper Mfg. Co., Ltd. / Paper Distribution Center: Takeo Co., Ltd. Wangan Logistics Center ● Ink Production Pigment Manufacturing: Dainichiseika Colour & Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd. / Ink Manufacturing: T&K TOKA Co., Ltd. ● Plate-Making, Printing, and Processing Copperplate Printing: Copperplate Printing Co., Ltd. / Envelope and Stationery Manufacturing: Habane Co., Ltd. / Engraving and Etching: Tsujikawa Co., Ltd. / Foil Stamping: Saito Shokai Co., Ltd. / Surface Processing: Totsuya Echo Co., Ltd. ● Bookbinding Bookbinding: Hakushodo Co., Ltd. / Bookbinding: Kato Seihon Co., Ltd. / Scroll and Hand-Folding: Hakubido Co., Ltd. / Japanese-Style Bookbinding: Shibamoto Washohon Seihon / Box Making: Hachiko Seikan Co., Ltd. ● Book Distribution Book Distributor: Nippon Shuppan Hanbai Inc. Graphic-sha 176 pages Dimensions: 21 x 14.8 x 2.5 cm *Please purchase only if you understand that this is a used item and has been stored by a private individual.