Streaming until November 25
As a book designer, 75-year old Kikuchi Nobuyoshi has drafted more than 15,000 covers by hand throughout his decades-long career. With careful, philosophical consideration of every aspect of the process, Kikuchi also chooses the paper and ink to best represent the essence of each book. Filmed over three years, this passion project from Hirokazu Kore-eda protegé Nanako Hirose (whose late father was also a book designer) matches Kikuchi’s contemplative and considerate approach to his craft, offering a thoroughly measured portrait of the pursuit of perfection—and 94 minutes of pure bliss for design enthusiasts and bibliophiles.
Presented in partnership with The Japan Foundation, Toronto.
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