About us
Communicating Japanese culture through art books.
BOOK AND SONS is a Tokyo-based specialist art bookshop & distributor of Japanese photography books and graphic design books. Our mission is to bring the best of Japan’s visual culture to readers, collectors, and art lovers around the world.
Our Story
Founded in Tokyo, we curate and distribute rare and contemporary Japanese art books, focusing on photography, graphic design, and visual arts. We partner with independent publishers, artists, and small presses to offer titles not easily available outside Japan.
What We Do
- Retail & Online Store: We operate a bookstore in Tokyo and ship worldwide. Our Shopify store offers a carefully selected range of Japanese art books, photo books, and design monographs — from emerging artists to iconic masters.
- Wholesale & Distribution: We supply galleries, museums, art institutions, academic libraries, and specialty shops around the globe with Japanese art publications.
- Curation & Selection: We handpick titles based on artistic vision and cultural relevance, aiming to introduce new voices and underrepresented works in photography and design.
- Global Reach: We ship internationally with reliable logistics, offering competitive rates and services for art book collectors and buyers outside Japan.
Why Choose Us
- We specialize exclusively in Japanese art books and photography — not general books.
- Our catalog features limited editions, signed editions, and rare or out-of-print titles.
- We maintain relationships with independent artists and presses, enabling exclusive collaborations.
- We provide dedicated support for international customers — from ordering to customs and shipping.
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