Immerse yourself in the soul of Japanese listening culture with the coffee table book "Jazz Kissa," a comprehensive photographic exploration of Japan's iconic jazz cafes known as Jazz Kissa. The book is the result of more than 15 years of dedicated work by photographer and cultural historian Katsumasa Kusunose, who has meticulously documented these intimate spaces and the people who keep their spirit alive.

The publication includes a foreword by Devon Turnbull, founder of Ojas, whose handcrafted speakers and installations have become a landmark in modern listening culture. His words connect Jazz Kissa's philosophy to the current global resurgence of hi-fi culture. Woven throughout the book is a special exploration of hi-fi equipment design, from the legendary Altec A7s to iconic JBL speakers and custom-built amplifiers, showing how the physical properties of these devices determine the emotional listening experience. The aesthetic choices of these pubs are inseparable from the sound they produce, making them both temples of music and showcases of design excellence.

Publisher ERG Media's beautiful book "Jazz Kissa" is printed on specially procured Japanese paper, inspired by the texture of Altec A7 speakers, and wrapped in a traditional OBI strip. It is both a cultural document and a beautiful object in its own right.

Specifications
Title: Jazz Kissa
Author: Katsumasa Kusunose
Publisher: ERG Media
Size: 250 x 355 x 40 mm
Size: 336 pages
Weight: 2200 grams
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9789083532004

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