# Quirky Secondhand Bookstores This Tokyo Bookstore Combines Minimalist Design and a Love of Font By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-04-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-bookstore References: [superfuture](http://superfuture.com/supernews/tokyo-book-sons-store-opening) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-fork-books) and a handful of carefully selected related materials. In a city overrun with [unique retail concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ader-error-tokyo-space), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/base-store) makes great use of limited space and creates curb appeal with a visually stimulating ultramodern appearance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Bookstores:** Bookstores adopting minimalist designs to stand out in the retail industry. - **Secondhand Book Retailing:** Secondhand bookstores becoming a trendy alternative to traditional bookshops. - **Typography Bookstores:** Bookstores specializing in typography books and related materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail Industry:** Retailers seeking to differentiate themselves through a unique and visually appealing store design. - **Book Industry:** Secondhand bookstores capitalizing on the trend of people buying used books to save money and reduce their environmental footprint. - **Design Industry:** Design firms and architectural firms helping retailers to create visually appealing spaces with minimalistic design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Book Pile Retail Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesop-store-1.md) - [Book-Themed Bar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-bar-toronto.md) - [Shanghai Scented Bookstores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scented-bookstore.md) - [Retail Wellbeing Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frama-3.md) - [Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-4.md) - [Neighborhood Stationery Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-1.md) - [Playful Tokyo Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-popups.md) - [Home-Like Retail Store Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conran-shop.md) - [Contemporary Guitar Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenders-tokyo-flagship-store.md)