Bitten by the bookworm this month, I am somehow getting reacquainted with all my favourite books & mooks (i.e magazine books) about Japan. One of my favourites will have to be this really awesome bi-annual publication called KATEIGAHO (formely known as KIE) which has both a Japanese and International version (with English text). They also come in an eco-friendly online PDF version for digital buffs out there- http://int.kateigaho.com/index.html
The first time I laid my hands on their Spring/Summer 2009 issue, I was blown away by the exceptional photography and well researched content on the traditions and culture of Japan. The English text in the International Edition is an exceptional translation with its poetic flow and imagery captured to great effect! I can only imagine that the Japanese version would be even more beautiful in its original context.
This magazine sells out very fast at Kinokuniya Bookstores every Mar/April & Sep/Oct. Too bad they don't allow reservations for magazines that have not physically arrived in their bookstores. But fret not, you can still place a special order for the magazines if they run out. No additional admin fee nor deposit required but no cancellations also. Once your special order arrives, they will inform you via your mobile and hold the book for a month before they put it back on their shelves for sale since they can't return it to their suppliers. Each edition costs around S$25 but if you are lucky you might just catch one of their 20% member discount promotions and score yourself a rebate to get yourself a cuppa at your favourite cafe and devour the latest issue to your heart's content!
Happy reading fellow mookworms!!!
The first time I laid my hands on their Spring/Summer 2009 issue, I was blown away by the exceptional photography and well researched content on the traditions and culture of Japan. The English text in the International Edition is an exceptional translation with its poetic flow and imagery captured to great effect! I can only imagine that the Japanese version would be even more beautiful in its original context.
This magazine sells out very fast at Kinokuniya Bookstores every Mar/April & Sep/Oct. Too bad they don't allow reservations for magazines that have not physically arrived in their bookstores. But fret not, you can still place a special order for the magazines if they run out. No additional admin fee nor deposit required but no cancellations also. Once your special order arrives, they will inform you via your mobile and hold the book for a month before they put it back on their shelves for sale since they can't return it to their suppliers. Each edition costs around S$25 but if you are lucky you might just catch one of their 20% member discount promotions and score yourself a rebate to get yourself a cuppa at your favourite cafe and devour the latest issue to your heart's content!
Happy reading fellow mookworms!!!
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