The English edition of How to Book in Japan brings the voices of Japanese creators to a global audience. Featuring interviews with twenty publishers, booksellers, and artists working across Japan, the book offers practical insights into independent publishing—whether making an art book, a collection of works, or something entirely new.

Contributors share their perspectives on what it means to publish, from the values that guide their work to the challenges of scale, distribution, and audience. Together, these accounts reveal approaches to making books that resist mass production while remaining accessible, inventive, and open to possibility. 

"Contributors' activities vary in style. Each contributor has his or her own beliefs about what to make into a book and for what purpose. When you create a book, you will need to find your own way to make it your own. We hope that this book will once again serve as a guidepost for you in your search." —Neutral Colors

Resources at the end of the volume—including Riso studios, bookstores, and recommended networks—make How to Book in Japan both a field guide and an inspiration for anyone interested in small-scale, independent, and experimental publishing.

Published by Neutral Colors, 2024

Softcover, 44 pages, saddle-stitched binding, 1-color Risograph, 5.5 × 8.46 inches