The Observer's Guide to Japanese Vending Machines — Special Edition

$150.00

The Special Edition comes bundled with a limited edition fine art print and a Jihanki Tote. Only available in a limited run of 100.

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THE OBSERVER'S GUIDE TO JAPANESE VENDING MACHINES is a visual exploration of Japan through its vending machines.

From rarely visited corners of Tokyo to the temple grounds of Kyoto to the villages of the Kii Peninsula, vending machines dispensing coffee, tea, cigarettes, and soup are everywhere in Japan. This book reveals how ever-present and varied these machines are, how integral they are to daily life, and how, when viewed with the eye of a keen observer, they can reveal the everyday scenes of a place that’s often only depicted by its most iconic sites.

  • 1,000 copies / signed and numbered

  • Hardcover / Cloth-bound / Smyth sewn

  • Foil-stamped debossed cover

  • 156 pages / 146 photographs

  • 80 lb. paper

  • 7 x 9.33 inches

  • Printed in Montreal

  • ISBN 979-8-218-44506-5

International Customers
Please reach out for ordering info. International customers should keep in mind that payment of an additional import customs VAT may be required on receipt of package depending on your location. Thank you in advance for understanding.

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The Special Edition comes bundled with a limited edition fine art print and a Jihanki Tote. Only available in a limited run of 100.

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THE OBSERVER'S GUIDE TO JAPANESE VENDING MACHINES is a visual exploration of Japan through its vending machines.

From rarely visited corners of Tokyo to the temple grounds of Kyoto to the villages of the Kii Peninsula, vending machines dispensing coffee, tea, cigarettes, and soup are everywhere in Japan. This book reveals how ever-present and varied these machines are, how integral they are to daily life, and how, when viewed with the eye of a keen observer, they can reveal the everyday scenes of a place that’s often only depicted by its most iconic sites.

  • 1,000 copies / signed and numbered

  • Hardcover / Cloth-bound / Smyth sewn

  • Foil-stamped debossed cover

  • 156 pages / 146 photographs

  • 80 lb. paper

  • 7 x 9.33 inches

  • Printed in Montreal

  • ISBN 979-8-218-44506-5

International Customers
Please reach out for ordering info. International customers should keep in mind that payment of an additional import customs VAT may be required on receipt of package depending on your location. Thank you in advance for understanding.

 

Special Edition Prints

This Special Edition of THE OBSERVER’S GUIDE TO JAPANESE VENDING MACHINES comes with a limited-edition 6 x 9" print — there are two photos to choose from, both printed on Hahnemuhle Fine Art Baryta 325 gsm paper by the fine folks at LeZot Camera in Burlington. Made by master printer Jason Robinson Sr., these glossy prints come with a 200-year archival rating.

 
 

Not Your Standard Merch Tote

The Special Edition also comes with the Jihanki Tote, a daily carry-all that features the vending machine illustration from the book’s back cover and a custom recycling bin tag. Made of durable 18 oz cotton duck canvas, this tote is meant to stand up to years of daily use. A custom strap design provides multiple carry options: at your side, over the shoulder, and across your body.

You can learn more about the book’s design and production and see behind the scenes photos on my newsletter.