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Made in Japan: 100 New Products Hardcover – Illustrated, Sept. 18 2012

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‘Made in Japan’ is a simple phrase, but one full of meaning. From kettles and cutlery to chairs, Japan creates some of the most innovative, elegant, whimsical and well-made objects in the world. Combining high aesthetic standards with cutting-edge technology, many of these designs turn everyday items into functional works of art that would look as good in a museum as on a kitchen counter. Made in Japan surveys 100 of the country’s recent design triumphs, among them furnishings, utensils, gadgets, clothing, office equipment and even a silent guitar. While the book features mainly mass-produced objects, it also includes one-off prototypes and limited-edition items that are immensely popular in Japan. Created specifically for the Japanese consumer, these products reflect the way people live, work and play in a country that prizes highly both exceptional craftsmanship and industrial perfection.

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fascinating to read and look at … Japan's sense of style and workmanship is seen on every page —
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this fascinating new book surveys 100 outstanding 21st Century utensils, furniture and quirky gadgets … it's perfect for those searching high and low for ideal finishing touches, or anyone simply wishing to elevate everyday items into works of art —
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these products are smart, inspiring and deeply human —
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About the Author

NAOMI POLLOCK is an American architect based in Japan. Her writing on Japanese design has appeared in the Financial Times, New York Times, Wallpaper* and Architectural Record. She is the author of Modern Japanese House (2005) and Hitoshi Abe (2008), and co-author of Merrell’s New Architecture in Japan (2010).

REIKO SUDO is Artistic Director of the award-winning avant-garde textile company Nuno Corporation.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Merrell Publishers; Illustrated edition (Sept. 18 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1858945623
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1858945620
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 kg
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.32 x 3.18 x 26.04 cm
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  • mamorusawataishi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Design Products from Japan.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2014
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    One of the best designed products selection. Beautiful creative work and you are able to use it everyday.
    Must have book.
  • oracle cube
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book hoped there was more
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2014
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    My book can on time and packed very well. Its a good book about Japanese design for people who are more interested in product that is more traditional. If your looking for more technological designs of Japanese products its limited in the book but its still good.
  • K. Riggs
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh from Japan
    Reviewed in Germany on December 19, 2012
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    The book was recommended by a Japanese-english translator to me and I full agree that this review of new product design from Japan is well made. The photography and layout are sharp and relevant, the texts describe the ties to Japanese relationships to use objects and how the object was developed to fit a specific purpose. The consistent writing, whit of the product development and beautiful presentation make the book a fine addition to ones archive.

    In short it is a book well worth the money bringing a fresh look at the design of everyday objects.
  • hamakko
    5.0 out of 5 stars Made in Japan
    Reviewed in Japan on January 24, 2013
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    As a compendium of Japanese products that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical to use, Naomi Pollock’s “Made in Japan” hits the mark. As a long term resident of Japan, I have come across many of these; some are in my possession, like Marna’s rice scoop shamoji and Hayashi’s number measuring spoons. The stories behind the products breathe life into these inanimate objects. Through her narrative, the author confirms how Japanese monozukuri has evolved over time yet without compromise. The descriptions provide cultural and historical contexts in which these contemporary products came to be. Injections of little known facts for example, the average Japanese person consuming thirteen boxes of paper tissues a year make for entertaining reading, too. One does not have to be versed in the field of design to appreciate this wonderful book of seemingly ordinary yet quite extraordinary objects that we see in Japan today.
  • palm_san
    1.0 out of 5 stars 商品を選択した「選者」の意図が余りにも「ステレオタイプ」かもしれない?
    Reviewed in Japan on December 5, 2012
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    何が日本的なのか?選者は今から少し前までの工業製品などを選択しているが 例えばそれは有名な選定基準で選定されているらしいデザイン賞を受賞したリストや某業界雑誌によく見かける工業製品を選択している。ですので少なくとも今の社会に生活しているヒトならば既に知っているもしくは購入している商品が並んでいる。少し前のめりで「情報」を求めているヒトならばこの書籍に掲載されている「情報」を熟知しているかもしれない。つまり高価な(円高だから安いか??)カタログレベルでカタログならば購入先や購入価格がわからない分更に残念な書籍だと思う。