American publisher collaborates with BEAMS to create the book of beauty “BEAMS beyond TOKYO”

20.January.2017 | FASHION

New York publishers Rizzoli International Publications Inc. (Rizzoli) focus on art, photography and fashion and have now published a new book full of visual wonder entitled “BEAMS beyond TOKYO.

To this day, worldwide brands remain the focus of Rizzoli and they produce only the best quality books. However, this is the first time that a Japanese retailer has picked one of Rizzoli’s books to start selling. Since its establishment in 1976, BEAMS has continued to serve as a boutique, selling a large range of fashion brands. Much-loved brands, designers, artists and creators from all over the world and brand collaborations that came into existence as the establishment grew have been archived in this book. This book will be released for sale on Tuesday 14th February.

 

The art director, photographer, and up and coming Japanese staff are just some of the members of the production team that made this book. Up until now, not are the visual representations of the items compiled in this book visual masterpieces, but it also consists of messages and interviews with people that have connections with the staff at BEAMS and much more. All of this represents 40 years of their booming success ー what a perfect way to summarise and celebrate.

 

“BEAMS beyond TOKYO” will be sold in Japan and on the official online shop on Friday 20th January before becoming available in other countries around the world.

 
■Information
 BEAMS beyond TOKYO

Release date: Tuesday 14th February

 There will be advanced sales of this book commencing on Friday 20th January, however, these advanced sales are only available at BEAMS stores within Japan or the official online shop. 
Number of pages: 256
Language: English  *Japanese translation included at the end of the book
Price: US $55/BEAMS price:¥7,000(Tax not included)
Art director:Natsuko Yoneyama(YONEYAMA LLC.)
Editor:RCKT/Rocket Company
Contributors:              David Marx
          Kaname Murakami(WWD JAPAN)
          Stella Ishii(<The News Inc.> Founder/representative)
          Toby Bateman(<Mr Porter> Managing director)
          Jonathan Barnbrook(Graphic Designer)
          Sophia Coppola(Film director, Scriptwriter, Fashion designer)
          NIGO®(<HUMAN MADE> Director )
          Chitose Abe(<sacai>Designer) and others

 

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