Books
Storybooks using various paper textures and colours. There are surprises waiting behind each page and additional shapes are delicately cut into the paper, making the scenes three-dimensional.
Most books are in Japanese, with an English and/or German translation sheet inserted.
Little Tree
15 pages of coloured and textured card, pop-ups on every page
dimensions: 21 x 26 cm
in Japanese and English
published in 2008
£ 55.00, EUR 60.00, CHF 95.00
A beautiful, poetic and exquisitely crafted book on seasons and life cycles.
A Cloud
13 pages, with die-cut cloud shapes
dimensions: 25 x 31cm
in Japanese and English
published in 2007
£ 28.00; EUR 35.00; CHF 55.00
A book with pages of various textures and in different shades of white, about the formation and changing shapes of clouds.
Blue To Blue
11 pages with additional die-cut shapes
dimensions: 24.5 x 19cm
Japanese text with separate English or German translation
published 1994, reprinted 2005
£ 20.00 ; EUR 27.00 ; CHF 40.00
Recounting the life cycle of salmon; different colours and textures of blue paper illustrate the story.
Sound Carried By The Wind
12 pages with additional die-cut shapes
dimensions: 24.5 x 19cm
Japanese text with separate English or German translation
published in 2004
£ 20.00 ; EUR 27.00 ; CHF 40.00
A lyrical tale about the journey of the wind.
Where Stars Rest
9 pages with additional die-cut shapes
dimensions: 24.5 x 19cm
in Japanese with separate English or German translation
published in 2004
£ 20.00 ; EUR 27.00 ; CHF 40.00
A book about dazzling stars, exploring different shades and textures of white paper.
This book was commissioned by the town of Grenoble (France) as a gift to each baby born there in 2004.
Where Stars Rest, new edition (2008)
Design as above, but only using one type of paper instead of various textures. The text this time is printed in Japanese and English. Although less fine in appearance, the book is easier to read this way (if meant to be shared with children).
Both versions are available, at the same price.
I'm Gonna Be Born
18 pages with additional die-cut shapes
dimensions: 21 x 21.2 cm
in Japanese with separate English or German translation
published in 1995, reprinted in 2004
£ 21.60 ; EUR 29.00 ; CHF 45.00
The development and birth of a baby, told from the baby's perspective. The experience is vividly recreated with ever-increasing circles in various tones of orange.
Tears
16 pages with a die-cut tear on each page
dimensions: 25 x 15.5cm
in Japanese with separate English or German translation
published in 2000, reprinted in 2004
£ 19.50 ; EUR 26.00 ; CHF 39.00
A child has an argument with a friend and sheds a tear. The tear drops to the ground and goes on a journey.....A sensitive tale about sadness.
Pacu Pacu
16 pages with die-cut shapes
dimensions: 24.8 x 15.6cm
in Japanese with separate English or German translation
published in 2000, reprinted in 2005
£ 19.50 ; EUR 26.00 ; CHF 39.00
Pacu Pacu lives in a big river. He eats everything in his sight...
A tale about greediness.
Sea Is Blue When Sky Is Blue
leporello
dimensions: 11 x 11cm
in Japanese with separate English or German translation
published in 1995, reprinted in 2005
£ 10 ; EUR 15.00 ; CHF 22.00
Basic scientific questions and answers on the qualities of light and colours.
out of print books:
Yellow To Red
12 pages with additional die-cut shapes
dimensions: 24.5 x 19cm
Japanese text with separate English or German translation
published 1994, reprinted 2005
out of print now
Recounting the journey of a chick following the setting sun, this book explores the rich colour spectrum from yellow to red as well as different paper textures.
Green To Green
11 pages with additional die-cut shapes
dimensions: 24.5 x 19cm
Japanese text with separate English or German translation
published in 1994, reprinted in 2002
out of print now
Recounting a cat's uphill struggle through a forest to the top of a hill, this book explores various shades and textures of green.
Found It!
30 pages of semi-transparent paper
dimensions: 16 x 16cm
published in 2002, reprinted in 2005
out of print now
Wildlife in a garden, on semi-transparent pages which let you see just a bit of what's on the next page. Each leaf turned reveals something new.