Each bookstore will act as a concierge, recommending "must-read books" to FASHION HEADLINE readers. Every Tuesday, we'll introduce recommended books from Visual Foreign Bookstore Shimada Foreign Books, located in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo (5-5-25 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, T-PLACE, 1F A103).

■ "VISUAL FAMILLIES" Antonis Antoniou, Robert Klanten, Hendrik Herridge, Sven Öhrmann

This collection of visual storytelling and infographic designs by globally renowned illustrators and designers categorises and visualizes everyday objects and themes in a fun and easy-to-understand way. It features creative works by over 100 designers and advertising agencies.

Each group is divided into different motifs, such as clothing, cameras, cars, hats, animals, occupations, food, the alphabet, stars, musical instruments, and hairstyles. For example, the shoe-themed page features illustrations of boots, sandals, sneakers, and slip-ons all grouped together.

Other works include educational pieces such as a list of past US presidents, stadiums that have hosted the Olympic Games, and owl species, as well as humorous pieces such as masks, beards, and toys from around the world, making this a book that will have you having fun just looking at it.

[Book Information]
"VISUAL FAMILLIES"
Authors: Antonis Antoniou, Robert Klanten, Hendrik Hellige, Sven Ehmann
Publisher: Gestalten
Language: English
Hardcover / 208 pages / 335 x 245 x 25 mm
Published: 2014
Price: 7,380 yen