Everyday Treasures[complete edition]

Bibliographic Details

Title
Everyday Treasures〔special edition〕/ くらしの宝石[特装版]完全版
Author
Koo Bohnchang / 具 本昌(クー・ボンチャン)
Editor
Osamu Kushida / 櫛田 理(FRAGILE BOOKS)
Designer
Art direction by Nobuhiro Yamaguchi / 山口信博
Director
Publishing Director: Osamu Kushida / 企画+構成:櫛田 理
Publisher
FRAGILE BOOKS
Year
2023
Size
h300 × w230mm
Edition
Original print edition of 8 of a limited special edition of 100 copies / 特装版限定100冊の内の8点のオリジナルプリントエディション
Condition
New

Based on the "second edition" published in 2023, this is an original print edition customized by FRAGILE BOOKS. In addition to the original framed print, the complete edition comes with a specially bound book in a box, a handkerchief, and four original commemorative stamps.There is only one of each of the small prints, which Koo Bohnchang created for the first time for this special edition, and there are eight types to choose from./2023年刊行の «second edition» をベースに、FRAGILE BOOKSがカスタマイズしたオリジナルプリントエディション。額付きのオリジナルプリントの他に、箱入りの特装本、ハンカチ、4枚のオリジナル記念切手、がそれぞれ付属する完全版。このためにはじめて制作されたスモールサイズのプリントは、それぞれ各1点のみ。8種類から選べる。

I am attracted to things that disappear,
I am attracted to things that disappear.
The disappearing soap,
I naturally became the subject of the photograph.
by Koo Bohnchang


This book is a collection of “used soaps” photographed as his life's work by Koo Bohnchang, a leading Korean photographer. 112 pages of the book include 52 photographs and a preface by the author and the book's designer, Nobuhiro Yamaguchi. The 112-page text includes 52 photographic images and a preface by the author and the book's designer, Nobuhiro Yamaguchi. At the end of the book, there is an introduction by the author and the book's designer, Nobuhiro Yamaguchi,
The end of the book includes a chronology of the photographer, Koo Bohnchang.
The cover of the special edition is made of thick paper, matte gray with small colored grains visible and hidden, reminiscent of colorful soaps. The custom paper box that holds the book has a different soap photo pasted in the middle of the lid. All special edition books are personally signed by Koo Bohnchang.
The complete special edition with original prints is a complete edition with framed and signed original prints. In addition to the soap print, the special edition book comes in a box, a special handkerchief, an original commemorative stamp, and an original commemorative stamp.

Breakdown of the special edition with original prints
Original signed print (h300 x w230mm)

Custom-made frame (white ash wood, wiped white)
One signed copy of the special edition of “The Jewel of Life
Special edition box (to hold the special edition book)

A handkerchief
Four commemorative stamps
 Price: ¥143,000JPY (tax included)

Points to note:
The type of “soap photo” on the special box cannot be selected.
The type of stamps cannot be selected.
Types of prints
Please choose from the following 8 types of prints. Since each edition is unique, sales will end as soon as they are gone.
Regular price $943.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $943.00 USD