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Rattle & roll.
A fantastic study of baby rattle design, a niche but nice project from Carole Daprey. We received our copy yesterday and it's a winner. Get one here.
Rattle & roll.
A fantastic study of baby rattle design, a niche but nice project from Carole Daprey. We received our copy yesterday and it's a winner. Get one here.


Bastard Chairs.
Michael Wolf (R.I.P) was famous for his photographic studies of Hong Kong. On a recent visit we came across one of his found 'Bastard chairs'. Clever inventions by street traders,...
Bastard Chairs.
Michael Wolf (R.I.P) was famous for his photographic studies of Hong Kong. On a recent visit we came across one of his found 'Bastard chairs'. Clever inventions by street traders,...

Lucky strike.
In the 1960s Saul Bass designed these matches for The Ohio Match Co. We sold these a few years ago, posted again for posterity & inspiration. Photos by us.
Lucky strike.
In the 1960s Saul Bass designed these matches for The Ohio Match Co. We sold these a few years ago, posted again for posterity & inspiration. Photos by us.

Compendium of Design and Character Materials, 1957
Japanese commercial typography, the full book is here.
Compendium of Design and Character Materials, 1957
Japanese commercial typography, the full book is here.

Well Bread.
This toaster museum has many fascinating models, from all eras & countries. Perfect for National Toast Day!
Well Bread.
This toaster museum has many fascinating models, from all eras & countries. Perfect for National Toast Day!

Unai no Tomo / Book of Toys
Click here for 7 old books of Japanese folk toys, the books were published in the early 1900s.
Unai no Tomo / Book of Toys
Click here for 7 old books of Japanese folk toys, the books were published in the early 1900s.

JAL 1967
In 1967 Japan Air Lines issued this box set of leaflets which informed on all aspects of life in Japan. We have scanned these for obvious reasons, now sold out...
JAL 1967
In 1967 Japan Air Lines issued this box set of leaflets which informed on all aspects of life in Japan. We have scanned these for obvious reasons, now sold out...

In the fold.
The Fold shelf is a place for storing stationery, papers, tools but also a nice place for displaying art and ephemera. Online / in store in 3 colours and two...
In the fold.
The Fold shelf is a place for storing stationery, papers, tools but also a nice place for displaying art and ephemera. Online / in store in 3 colours and two...