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Bās Bookshop

An independent bookshop specializing in architecture, art, fashion and design based in Chinatown, Hawai'i.

12/05/2022

Attention Studio Ghibli lovers and fanatics, get your hands on December's latest issue of Casa Brutus.

This month's Japanese magazine dives into the architecture and design of the beloved worlds from Studio Ghibli. The issue also showcases concept art, sketch works and also highlights the newly built Ghibli theme park in Aichi, Japan.

Stop by in store or shop online at BASBOOKSHOP.COM.

11/27/2022

Join us this Friday (12/2) for the opening of Play and Danger, an exhibition by Caz Hardt.

Inspired by the chaos and artistic aggression of Dadaism, Hardt leaves the completion of his work completely out of his control. From a process of cutting out existing words and rearranging them at random, Hardt works painfully close to creating an infinite amount of poems. He shares his process in hopes that viewers will be able to independently construct what they see and be co-creators of what they view. Quoting philosopher Wittgenstein, “May others come and do it better.”

Play and Danger will be on display till January 29th. We hope to see you there.

11/17/2022

For this weeks Peeps+Picks, we are featuring our current exhibiting artist Noa Emberson, an artist and designer born on O’ahu and raised across the Hawaiian Islands. His work is an intersection of grunge surf culture, Bauhaus design, and playful shapes.

Due to the “razor sharp” curation, some of Noa’s favorite books over the last few years have been found at Bās Bookshop and recommends The Art of Sound. Catching his eye not only because of his interest in all things album designs, but also because of its binding as it’s similar to what he hopes to use in a brochure design he is currently working on.

A shop like Bās is something Noa searches for when visiting other cities so to have one in his hometown has been an amazing source for inspiration. “Bās helps to reinforce the idea that Honolulu isn’t just about tourism, and that it has a thriving creative community as well.”

Make sure to come by and check out Noa’s exhibit currently on display till 11/20.

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11/16/2022

Yosh*tomo Nara: Pinacoteca presents recent works and a gorgeously crafted miniature gallery from the much-loved Japanese artist.

You may expect a close look at the structure, as well as the artist’s recent paintings, sculpture and works on cardboard also displayed in the exhibition alongside an essay by acclaimed music writer Simon Reynolds exploring the relationship of music to Nara’s artistic production, and an essay by curator Stephanie Rosenthal dives deep into the role of built environments in the artist's oeuvre.

Get your copy of Pinacoteca today in store or online at BASBOOKSHOP.COM.

11/11/2022

Helping us understand why we select one product or service over another, Branding in Five and a Half Steps
allow us to comprehend how seemingly subtle influences can affect key life decisions.

In Branding, Johnson strips everyday brands down to their basic components and shows how the birth of a brand begins not with finding a solution, but rather with identifying the missing gap in the market . Johnson proceeds to unveil hidden elements involved in creating a successful brand from the strapline that gives the brand a narrative and a purpose to clever uses of typography that unite design and language.

Branding is available in store and online at BASBOOKSHOP.COM.

11/08/2022

Have you ever wondered how soccer evolved to be such a significant part of our cultural landscape, and what role has design played in shaping the sport?

This catalog―the first of its kind―explores the design story behind soccer, unpicking how design has been used to push the game to its technical and emotional limits. From the master-planning of the world’s most significant stadiums to the innovative materials used in today’s boots, the graphic design of team badges and the grassroots initiatives pushing back against the sport’s commercialization, this book provides a rare insight into the people and processes that have made soccer what it is today.

Grab your copy today either in store or online at BASBOOKSHOP.COM.

11/02/2022

Internationally renowned artist Yuki Kihara―the first Fa'afafine and Pacific artist to represent New Zealand at the Venice Biennale― reframes history through a contemporary q***r, Indigenous lens in Paradise Camp.

With a groundbreaking exhibition of new work that addresses some of the most pressing issues of our time, Kihara’s work interrogates and dismantles gender roles, consumerism, (mis)representation, and colonial legacies in the Pacific. This publication contextualizes Kihara’s works from her entire career, turning history on it’s head.

Check out Paradise Camp today in store at Bās Bookshop.

10/31/2022

Join us this Thursday, 11/3 6-8pm, for an artist talk with Noa Emberson, artist of the currently displayed exhibit, Head in the Clouds. Noa will share his insight into his artistic practice and works as a graphic designer and printmaker.

The event is free and open to the public. We’ll see you there.

10/28/2022

Breaking down the history and future of typewriting, 200 of the world’s finest authors come together and apply their experience to mine the collection they have created in The Art of Typewriting.

From early produced works by secretaries in the late nineteenth century to the typewritten document in the digital age, there is an astonishing and delightful range of creativity in every artwork. The book features three main sections - an introduction of the history, an expansive dive in showing key works, and biographies of the most influential artists and writers.

The Art of Typewriting is available in store and online at BASBOOKSHOP.COM. Grab your copy today.

10/22/2022

What’s your pick of the day?

Whether you’re interested in color design, language of contemporary art, or the relevance of climate change, our newest arrivals by Thames & Hudson track the history and trends of art and share their key found elements, aiming to be an invaluable guide for students and professionals.

Stop in to Bās Bookshop today to grab your copy, or visit our online store at
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10/20/2022

Shingo, hip hop musician/fashion designer for his brand .wear , recommends the book On Kurosawa: A Tribute to the Master Director by Peter Tasker.

When starting his music journey, Shingo watched as many Kurosawa films as he could find. With the combination of storytelling and dynamic acting by actors like Toshiro Mifune, what you witness on screen is true classic cinema.

The publications Bās Bookshop carries have been inspiring to individuals with its “above and beyond expectations”, Shingo states. “Much like movies and music albums, a well thought out theme is very inspirational regardless of your interest level to the topic.”

Stop by Bās Bookshop to check out On Kurosawa, or order your copy today at BASBOOKSHOP.COM.

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10/19/2022

Apocalypse Ready is an expertly curated compilation of over one hundred years of officially published, step-by-step guides on how to deal with every kind of disaster imaginable, drawn from government archives around the world.

With the continuing threat of extreme weather events that threatens and destroys the planet, these and other possible impending catastrophes have caused rising levels of collective fear in nations around the world. In Apocalypse Ready, Taras Young collects official survival and emergency documents from the United States to the Soviet Union offering essential survival tips and invaluable life-saving strategies for every possibly cataclysmic eventuality.

Apocalypse Ready is available in store and online at BASBOOKSHOP.COM.

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