The book is encased in a box made of tree bark.
Under the book, there is a door.
For Special Edition, only 10 copies.
A small fire, paterns of the paper, not two boxes are the same.
A window made of silicon resin is embedded in the box.
Normal Edition has original cover made of tree bark paper.
The book is Japanese binding. Cover material is handmade and hand painted Japanese paper(Kozo). Not two books are the same.
7 papers are put inside before the story starts. Hand typesetting and hand letterpress printing by Hiroshi Miki (Koyo), Japan. Mincho and Centry Old 8pt
An original story about a trip in winter.
The text is in Japanese and English. Written by Miyako Akai. Edited and translated by Larry Seidman.
Pages are made of layerd thin quality papers (Ganpi). Minibooks are available by mail order. For purchase, credit cards, PayPal and Postal Money Order are acceptable. After the payment, you receive the EMS parcel from Japan. about shopping on this siteIf you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to ask.Order/Inquiry FormGo to Top PageMakinglayout cutting papers typography An expert typographer, Hiroshi Miki (Koyo) fold, press Making pages with snow flakes Making fires for Deluxe Edition Cutting parers for the box Making small parts for the box Making the box Making the lids by silicon Putting all pages in order binding |
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BY LOUIS TEMPLADO "Tiny and cute, homemade 'bean books' on a roll" "'It's like the difference between a normal speaking voice and a wisper.' Miyako Akai, Book maker" |