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Books

These days, you can buy books online 24/7/365, including digital versions. Despite, or perhaps because of this change, many are reassessing the value of printed books and brick-and-mortar bookstores. In Japan, people appreciate books, including the designs on their covers, in some unique ways. This time our guest is Yoshitaka Haba, a "book director" who specializes in the artful arrangement of books. He talks about the history and the future of printed books, and what they mean to the Japanese

English
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Created March 15, 2015 by
    Administrator admin
  • Modified April 2, 2024 by
    morbus