Each bookstore will act as a concierge, recommending "the book you should read now" to FASHION HEADLINE readers. Every Thursday, each branch of art bookshop "NADiff" will introduce a book they recommend. This time, we will be introducing the book recommended by the flagship store, NADiff Apartment, in Ebisu, Tokyo (1-18-4 NADiff A/P/A/R/T, 1st floor, Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo).

■ "Koyanagi Tei's Babylon Notes: Notes on Film 2" by Koyanagi Tei

Koyanagi Tei, a writer and editor with a deep knowledge of a wide range of fields including film, music, design, and art, has been holding irregular film lectures, which were published last year as "Koyanagi Tei's Babylon Notes: Notes on Film 1." Due to its popularity, the second volume was released in October. The opening feature, "The French Touch in Wes Anderson's Films," connects the French influences of the American-born Wes Anderson's films to director Jacques Tati, singer Françoise Hardy, photographer Jacques-Henri Lartigue, and fashion designer Olympia Le-Tan. The next chapter, "French Actresses and Actors to Watch Now," features many of today's hottest actors, including Bond girl Lea Seydoux, who will appear in "Saint Laurent," which opens in Japan in December, and Anaïs Demoustier, star of François Ozon's "He's My Secret Girl." This book explores the fascinating connections between one film and another through directors and actors, and how it crosses over into diverse genres such as music, art, literature, and fashion. It's recommended for both hardcore film fans and those unsure of what to watch. It's a book you'll want to keep slipped into your bag.

[Book information]
"Koyanagi Tei's Babylon Notes: Film Notes 2"
Author: Koyanagi Tei
Publisher: woolen press
Language: Japanese
B6/128mm x 182mm
Published: October 2015
Price: 815 yen