Located in the Meguro district of Tokyo, Book and Sons is a pristine new bookstore that completely challenges the traditional book shopping experience. Book and Sons' ultramodern design is contrasted by its unique stock, which is exclusively retailing secondhand typography books and a handful of carefully selected related materials.
In a city overrun with unique retail concepts, Book and Sons has managed to establish itself as a quirky and compact literary outpost that's visually appealing above all else. Featuring a minimalist, all-white exterior denoted only by a small, centered "Book and Sons" sign, the shop is actually only 958-square-feet.
This unique concept store makes great use of limited space and creates curb appeal with a visually stimulating ultramodern appearance.
Quirky Secondhand Bookstores
This Tokyo Bookstore Combines Minimalist Design and a Love of Font
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Bookstores - Bookstores adopting minimalist designs to stand out in the retail industry.
2. Secondhand Book Retailing - Secondhand bookstores becoming a trendy alternative to traditional bookshops.
3. Typography Bookstores - Bookstores specializing in typography books and related materials.
Industry Implications
1. Retail Industry - Retailers seeking to differentiate themselves through a unique and visually appealing store design.
2. Book Industry - Secondhand bookstores capitalizing on the trend of people buying used books to save money and reduce their environmental footprint.
3. Design Industry - Design firms and architectural firms helping retailers to create visually appealing spaces with minimalistic design elements.