Each bookstore will act as a concierge, recommending "the book you should read now" to FASHION HEADLINE readers. Every Thursday, each store of the art bookshop "NADiff" will introduce a book they recommend. This time, we'll be introducing Gallery 5, the Shinjuku branch in Tokyo (3-20-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Opera City Tower, 3rd floor).

■ "ZWARTE BEERTJES Book Cover Designs by Dick Bruna"

Dick Bruna, the world-renowned Dutch children's book author, is famous as the creator of the well-known character "Miffy," but have you heard of his creative work as a graphic designer?

This book features the cover designs and bindings for 2,000 titles in the Dutch book series "ZWARTE BEERTJES" (Black Bear), which Bruna created over a 20-year period starting at the age of 28. The works included in this collection contain not only Bruna's familiar warmth, but also some with a sharp edge, revealing an intriguing, unexpected side to Bruna that can be glimpsed in his work.

Because it is a paperback, it is often discarded after reading, making it a valuable resource in the field of design. This gorgeous, full-color book with over 400 pages can be enjoyed by fans of Bruna as both a picture book author and a designer.

[Book Information]
"ZWARTE BEERTJES Book Cover Designs by Dick Bruna"
Publisher: Freeride
Language: Japanese, English
Cloth hardcover / 444 pages / 218mm x 218mm
Publication: October 2015
Price: 6,800 yen