Harper's Books

Tokyo: Suntory, 1980-83. First Editions. Folios. Nine volumes. Complete run of this glamorous promotional magazine from the famed Japanese distiller Suntory—think Bill Murray from Lost in Translation—with nine thematic issues dramatically designed by Kōichi Hara: Entertainment for High / Tropical / Hot / Sparkling / Tropical / Traditional / Asian Tropical / Western / Sweet Society. Hara would win the Grand Prize from the Tokyo Art Directors Club for his efforts. Contents, ranging from 24 to 48 pages, illustrated after mostly color—and often softcore—photography, along with cocktail recipes and interviews, tailored to each issue's theme. Originally distributed at select nightclubs worldwide, with the front covers sporting prices for Tokyo, New York, London, Frankfurt, Paris, Rome, Madrid, and Rio de Janeiro. Printed to newsprint. Save for minor rubbing to color covers, and some chipping to spine of final issue, an overall near fine set. Scarce, with no OCLC records located.

Item #27758

Price: $3,000.00