© Murakami
© Murakami is the Takashi Murakami book that I’ve waited some time to see surface. I stumbled across it (an import I presume) in a random book shop in London but didn’t have the money to buy it. It looks amazing and I’ll be grabbing a copy as soon as I can. More details about the book can be found on Rizzoli Publishing’s page.
Murakami traces Murakami’s global impact socially, culturally, and art historically. Essays focus on Murakami’s early works, which were based on a social critique of Japan’s rampant consumerism; the development of his characters; his work with anime, fantasy; otaku culture; and his engagement with global pop culture. Representing output from original works of art to mass-produced multiples, the catalogue also considers the implications of Murakami’s working methods within the tradition of the Western avant-garde.
Very exciting.
Wow
Will definatly be getting myself a copy of this, Was blown away by his work a few years back when he did a big outdoor show in New York. Looks like its set to be released this month.
Found this link with prices:
http://fr.bookbutler.com/do/bookCompare?searchFor=0847830039&amountIn=gbp&shipTo=gb&searchIn=uk&zip=
October 8th, 2007 at 12:36 pmCheers Mjar, I hadn’t seen that site.
October 9th, 2007 at 7:22 am