I created and produced the stamp illustrations for the “Used Book Day Stamp Rally,” organized by the Tokyo Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association across 73 secondhand bookstores throughout Tokyo.

Each stamp features a meticulous, entirely handcrafted design that humorously parodies the titles and worlds of famous literary novels. This interactive, experiential event invited book lovers to collect the stamps at participating shops to win exclusive prizes.

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Project: “Used Book Day Stamp Rally” by the Tokyo Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association
Organizer / Planner: Tokyo Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association (Tokyo Kosho Kumiai)
Dates: October 4 (Wed) – November 5 (Sun), 2017
Locations: 73 member antiquarian bookstores, primarily in Tokyo
Illustration & Stamp Production: Natsuko Oshima