Daisuke Kondo’s first art book, magic power mystery zone, is scheduled for November 20. Publisher Two Virgins lists 272 pages, approximately 270 works and a planned tax-inclusive price of 5,500 yen. Release timing may vary by region.
The collection includes newly drawn and previously unpublished work as well as photographs of sculptures used as the basis for capsule toys. Companion merchandise includes a 5,500-yen cotton tote and three embroidered patch designs at 1,650 yen each, available through OTONARI and participating book-fair retailers.
International fan outlook and trend context — Editorial forecast
Compared with the capsule toys based on Kondo’s sculptures, the book presents photographs of those original forms alongside a much wider selection of his work. Overseas collectors familiar with the small figures may find this format useful because it provides a way to explore their artistic origins beyond an individual toy. This is an editorial forecast, not evidence of measured overseas demand.
Two foil-cover treatments are listed, with retailer-specific availability and reservation dates. Check the publisher’s announcement and the chosen seller for the cover, goods and ordering conditions rather than assuming every outlet offers the same package.
Daisuke Kondo作品集、立体の原型写真と記念グッズを展開
Daisuke Kondo初の作品集は11月20日予定、272ページ・約270作品で予価税込5,500円。カプセルトイ原型の彫刻写真も収録し、記念トートや3種の刺繍ワッペンを展開。
立体を基にしたカプセルトイと比べ、作品集では原型写真や幅広い作品を見られるため、玩具から作者に興味を持った海外コレクターの理解を深める可能性があるという編集上の予測。