This Week in Magazines

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As mentioned the other day, the new issue of PAPER SKY (18) goes bilingual with its guide to Tokyo’s Akihabara district. It’s a rather nice selection, which also includes some themed walking routes. Also, the goods section includes the new collaborative tee with PMKFA‘s “It’s Our Thing” line, which we recently exhibited at Cafe Pause.
This month’s MAC POWER (200) joins the book selection party (a favorite topic of Japanese magazines this year), by offering its own guide, which they’ve done by asking various creators to list their favorites. I must say I’m quite jealous of art director Yasushi Fujimoto’s (CAP) private library. The issue also includes a guide to podcasts.
TITLE (78) helps you find a “Good Company, Good Job,” with a feature filled with attractive work spaces. They also take a look at some classic Japanese brands (Shiseido, Onitsuka Tiger, and Meiji Seika), and include an insert (of course) on “How to Make a Good Company.”
DESIGN NOTE (8) offers up a look at the world of graphic design, but it mostly focuses on book design. I liked the bit that showed the thinking behind the design of a manga volume.
DESIGNERS’ WORKSHOP (148) is again filled with lots and lots of Japanese design eye candy, and it’s a joy to leaf through, and take in all of the latest creations. The magazine itself is aimed at professionals, but serves up inspiration for one and all.