What readers and reporters are saying about Art Space Tokyo.
Blurbs
“[This] compact volume revels in being a monument at a moment when permanence can seem but a stylistic choice.”
— Philip Tinari, LEAP
“I've been in the print business in one facet or another for the majority of my life, and this book is undoubtedly quality.”
— Andrew Noyes, Amazon User Review
“I have never visited Tokyo, but when I do, I know what book to pack.”
— Mandy Brown, A Working Library
“Art Space Tokyo took us to many amazing places that we otherwise would not have discovered. The fun is in the journey ... you’ll soon discover that each one of the 12 destinations is easily a full day of exploration. So if you have 12 days in Tokyo, then you’re set!”
— Justine, Upon A Fold
“Art Space Tokyo has a unique visual rhythm which is created through the absence of photography. Instead, it features graphic illustrations by Nobumasa Takahashi and Craig Mod, resulting in a book which flows more like a manga novel than a clinical city guide to museums.”
— Calum Ross, One A Day
“Art Space Tokyo is a great hardcover guide to the contemporary art scene in the sprawling city of Tokyo.”
— The Editors, Superfuture
“Art Space Tokyo is the kind of gallery guide we wish we could find find for every city.”
— Elsa Brown, WeJetSet
“For the unseasoned traveler Tokyo can be hard to navigate and even harder when it comes to locating small spaces for the first time. This book is concise and clear, two attributes which are vital amid the straggle of urban planning.”
— Rachel Carvosso, suite101
“Art Space Tokyo is the definitive book on contemporary art in Tokyo ... this book provides a singularly unique critical, social, and cultural perspective on art in Japan. ”
— Ian Lynam, Viewers Like You
“Art Space Tokyo ... is a gem of a publication satisfying a longstanding need for English-language material on the terrain it tackles.”
— Neilton Clarke, Art Monthly Australia
“Lovely design with care and an eye for detail make it a total must have piece in my opinion.”
— Uleshka Asher, WorldChanging
“Much of the charm of the guide is in the little observations, the sly asides and the high and wide originality of the artists, whom Mod and Rawlings capture and pin to the page like a collection of polychromatic butterflies. This gorgeous book is a working guide, but it’s also a work of art. ”
— Graphic Spotlight, Kirkus Review
“[I]nsight into the city's world of contemporary art ... readers are treated to a variety of revealing interviews with gallery owners and art fair operators, among others, as well as essays by art critics and other specialists.”
— Cristoph Mark, Daily Yomiuri
“... an unexpectedly stunning bit of cultural travelogue.”
— Khoi Vinh, Subtraction
“A new guide to the Tokyo art scene points the way.”
— Benji Lanyado, The Guardian
“I have taken delivery of my copy of Art Space Tokyo, and I am thrilled! ... It’s beautifully put together and a real joy to read and handle.”
— Melanie Katsalidis, a reader
Reviews / Links
- Tokyo ID: Supports AST on Kickstarter (February 2011)
- Snow Mag: Likes AST’s July Party at TOD’s Omotesando (September 2010)
- Room 329: Pleased to have supported AST (September 2010)
- Zoomoo: Visiting Tokyo with AST in Portuguese (August 2010)
- Expat Women Blog: Kickstarter - Get Inspired, Get Creative (August 2010)
- The Kickstarter Blog: Reflecting on the lessons of Craig Mod’s Kickstarter essay (August 2010)
- Modalux: An inspired project called Art Space Tokyo (August 2010)
- The Casual Optimist: Interest in Craig Mod’s Kickstarter Essay (August 2010)
- Michael Milton: Thoughts on Kickstarter Fundraising (July 2010)
- Upon A Fold: Exploring three of Tokyo’s art spaces with AST (July 2010)
- ART iT Blog: AST Watari-um Release Party (July 2010)
- Japan Times: Mod Forges a Path for DIY Publishing (June 2010)
- One A Day: Book Research (June 2010)
- New York - Tokyo: AST Hardcover Reprint (June 2010)
- Kamlau: Art Space Tokyo arrived!
- Hypebeast: Back the AST Kickstarter Project (April 2010)
- PSFK: Publishing Experiments in the Age of the iPad (April 2010)
- The Citrus Report: The book we’ve been looking for (April 2010)
- Superfuture: Help AST get reprinted (April 2010)
- HyPursuit: AST is being reprinted (April 2010)
- The Hundreds: Take a Look
- Subtraction: Back this exquisite tome! (April 2010)
- WeJetSet: Check out AST (April 2010)
- Limited Hype: Back the AST fundraiser (April 2010)
- Street Giant: AST is fundraising (April 2010)
- The Guardian: Exotic City Tips (Nov 2008)
- NFTS: Tokyo Cool (November 2008)
- Acaisushi: picked up in Portuguese
- Pingmag: Interview with Ashley and Craig (July 2008)
- Worth its Weight in Awesome: AST gets the thumbs-up (July 2008)
- Josh Spear: Trendspotting spots AST (June 2008)
- section-mw: Architecture, art and design-focused website finds AST handy (June 2008)
- The Moment: A NYTimes blog recognizes AST Art Maps
- Super Colossal: “Another reason to covet a ticket to Japan”
- RealTokyo: RT recommends AST
- Guardian Travel: Tokyo’s art world as seen through AST
- Tokyo Made: “A superb partner for all Tokyo dwellers and visitors.”
- Viewers Like You: VLU blog posting
- Tokyo Expresso: Podcast Interview with Ash and Craig (April 2008)
- Attack Ebisu: Links to Art Space Tokyo
Press Materials
Images- 300dpi high-resolution cover image (.zip, 600kb)
- Low resolution cover (.zip, 172kb)
- .zip of several medium resolution product shots (.zip, 10mb)
Contact
Please send press inquiries to yes@bookswemake.org.