History of Printing Worldwide

History of Printing Worldwide   1,320 yen (incl. tax)   A4 variant size

The chronological history of printing displayed as part of the Printing Museum's general exhibition has been compiled into an accordion book. When unfolded, the pages present the entire history of printing from ancient to contemporary times, with the front side in Japanese and back side in English.

HISTORY OF JAPANESE PRINTING CULTURE

HISTORY OF JAPANESE PRINTING CULTURE   3,300 yen (incl. tax)
HISTORY OF JAPANESE PRINTING CULTURE(Japanese version)   2,200 yen (incl. tax)

The HISTORY OF JAPANESE PRINTING CULTURE unravels the relationship between the printing and publication culture and historical events in Japan from the ancient period to the modern age. Comprised of 22 chapters with six columns and eight side stories about printing technology, this concept book celebrates our renewed general exhibition to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Museum.
Note: Available at the Museum Shop.

Printing Museum Collection

3,300 yen (incl. tax)

The book is composed of four chapters, namely, 1) Japanese books, 2) European books, 3) Woodblock prints, copperplate prints, lithographs and posters, and 4) Printing tools and printing machines. It navigates readers through the Museum’s unique collection, encompassing not only old documents and European books, but also an assortment of books on typography, Japanese and European posters, and printing tools and machines such as types and presses. Works that may not be displayed due to exhibition conditions can also be viewed in this book.
Note: Only available at the Museum Shop.