BEAUTIFUL BOOK DESIGN – Learn from professional thinking and expression, from font and paper selection to printing and binding

The book showcases over 600 book designs, including representative and new works, by 21 designers known for their beautiful cover designs. Each designer’s works are introduced with explanations by the designers themselves.

In addition to explanations of concepts and design intentions, the book includes information on the types of paper used for the text, cover, and binding, as well as details about printing and bookbinding.

The introductory interview features Yukimasa Matsuda, who runs Matsuda Office and the publisher Ushiwakamaru, and pursues the creation of books as objects. He discusses his unique style of working as both a designer and a publisher. This book offers insights into the ideas and techniques behind captivating cover designs, providing a valuable perspective on design.

■ Featured Designers
Yukimasa Matsuda / Naoki Sato / Milky Isobe / Seiichi Suzuki / Takanao Shirai / Kazunari Hattori / Hosoyamada Design Office / Akiko Okubo / Takuma Hayashi / Jun Kawana / Hidenori Yoshioka / Yoko Akutagawa / Ryusuke Onishi / Jun Ishima / Chikako Suzuki / Takeo Nakano / Ikuyoshi Shigezane / Saki Soda / Toshinobu Nagata / Tamon Yahagi / Kumi Suzuki