Discover the hidden and independent side of Tokyo’s art scene in this book featuring more than 30 contemporary Japanese artists.
What is The Tall Trees of Tokyo?
It's an art book. We have assembled a collection of artists from Tokyo who represent the independent side of contemporary Japanese art in a book that showcases their unique talents and styles. The title comes from the Japanese proverb "The tall tree catches much wind," which is a reminder that to stand apart is to invite risk. The artists featured in this book boldly stand apart from the established traditions and conventions of mainstream Japan. They embody a new generation of independent Japanese artists.
Aki Miyajima
Who are The Tall Trees of Tokyo?
They are the painters, graphic artists, illustrators, photographers, gallery directors, dancers, 3-D artists, and designers who are the focus of our book. There are over thirty artists featured in these pages. Below is a list of all of the artists featured in the book with links to their websites.
Ai Ohkawara, Aki Miyajima, Blunt, Carton, Daisuke Ishizaka, Dubrai, eimi, Hikari Shimoda, Hogusa Amamiya, imaone, Joji Shimamoto, JONJON GREEN, JUN, Kenji Daikoku, MEISAI, MHAK, Michinori Maru, Naoshi, Nigamushi, originalstyle, Oyama Enrico Isamu Letter, Rei, Ryuchi Ogino, SAL, Satoru Arai, Sayuka Bloodstone, SENEKT, SHOHEI, ShojonoTomo, Soichiro Fukuda, trip, Yohei Takahashi
What are the details of the book?
- Hardback 11" x 8.5"
- Bilingual in English and Japanese
- 132 full-color pages
- Five gatefolds
- Original hand-drawn map of Tokyo by Rei Mochizuki featured on the cover
- A foreword by Yoshihiro Taniguchi of Dig Me Out Arts
- An introduction by Matt Wagner of Hellion Gallery
- Designed by Alan Dubinsky
Hikari Shimoda
What are the funds going toward?
The book is already edited, translated, and designed. All of the funds raised on Kickstarter will go toward printing 1,000 copies of the book.
Sayuka Bloodstone
Who put this together?
Matt Wagner of Portland's Hellion Gallery curated the content. Matt has been traveling to Japan and working with artists for thirteen years. His goal is simple: to bring high quality art to a larger audience. This is his first book. The book was created by Portland-based Overcup Press - this is Overcup's first book as well.
SHOHEI
Rewards:
- Our primary reward is the book itself for contributors of $55 or more.
- Contribute at any level of $25 or higher and receive a PDF of Rei Mochizuki's hand-drawn map of Tokyo used on the cover. Those contributing $100 or more will also receive an 18" x 24" digital print of the map.
Rei Mochizuki
- Contributors of $175 or more will receive all of the above, plus we have a variety of Japanese related art products ranging from collections of art zines to limited edition, signed prints by featured artists, original art by the artists, and guided walking tours of Tokyo by Hellion Gallery and Tall Trees Curator Matt Wagner.
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Yes, each package will include the buttons that are in the $5 package.
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We're anticipating that the book will ship in early September.
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May 18, 2012
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- First created · 10 backed
- Patrick McDonald 401 friends
- Website: helliongallery.com
Pledge $5 or more
7 backers
Receive a set of three promotional buttons featuring images from The Tall Trees of Tokyo + access to all updates (add $5 for international shipping)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $25 or more
6 backers
A PDF of the hand-drawn map of Tokyo by Rei Mochizuki featured on the cover + access to all updates
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $55 or more
40 backers
Copy of the book + PDF of the cover art + access to all updates (add $15 for international shipping)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $100 or more
13 backers
Digital Print of the hand-drawn map of Tokyo by Rei Mochizuki featured on the cover + Copy of the book + PDF of the cover art + access to all updates (add $20 for international shipping)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $175 or more
4 backers Limited (11 of 15 left)
Zine-Pack: artifacts from Tokyo's vibrant underground art zine scene created by artists featured in the book + Copy of the book + Digital Print of the map of Tokyo + PDF of the cover art + access to all updates (add $20 for international shipping)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $250 or more
3 backers Limited (12 of 15 left)
A signed, limited edition print by ONE of the following artists featured in the book: Aki Miyajima, Naoshi, SAL, MHAK, Nigamushi, or Yohei Takahashi + Copy of the book + Digital Print of the hand-drawn map of Tokyo by Rei Mochizuki + PDF of the cover art + access to all updates (add $30 for international shipping)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $500 or more
5 backers All gone!
An original piece of art by ONE of the following artists featured in the book: MHAK, Nigamushi, Ryuichi Ogino, or Rei Mochizuki, + Copy of the book + Digital Print of the map of Tokyo by Rei Mochizuki + PDF of the cover art + access to all updates (add $30 for international shipping)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $2,500 or more
0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)
A one day walking tour of Tokyo with curator Matt Wagner in which he shows you the hidden side of creative Tokyo + Copy of the book + Digital Print of the map + a signed, limited edition print by one of the artists in the book + a piece of original art by one of the artists in the book + access to all updates (Travel and lodging not included; dates to be negotiated.)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
