DIESEL ART GALLERY BOOK MARKET
Bohemian's Guild - Cha Cha Cha Books - Doris - Flotsam Books - Flying Books / +81 - GASBOOK - SUPER LABO
JAN 23, 2026 - APR 15, 2026
A New Space for Discovering Books, Created with Tokyo’s Leading Bookstores and Publishers
DIESEL ART GALLERY will present its first book-themed exhibition, DIESEL ART GALLERY BOOK MARKET, from January 23 to April 15, 2026.
This exhibition is a collaborative project with a selection of distinctive bookstores and publishers that shape Tokyo’s cultural scene. A wide range of books and related works will be exhibited and available for purchase, spanning genres such as art, photography, fashion, design, music, graphics, subculture, and underground culture.
The gallery space is organized into individual booths, each curated by a participating bookstore or publisher from their own unique perspective. Through these diverse and expressive worlds, visitors are invited to freely explore different approaches to books and experience new discoveries and inspirations.
Participating Bookstores (in alphabetical order)
･Bohemian’s Guild (Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku)
･Cha Cha Cha Books (Fussa)
･Doris (Uguisudani, Taito-ku)
･Flotsam Books (Daitabashi, Setagaya-ku)
･Flying Books (Shibuya-ku)
Participating Publishers (in alphabetical order)
･+81
･GASBOOK
･SUPER LABO (Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku)
From DIESEL ART GALLERY—where fashion and culture intersect—this exhibition offers visitors unexpected encounters and fresh perspectives through the medium of books, delivering a one-of-a-kind experience that stimulates the senses.
Original merchandise created in connection with the exhibition will also be available at the venue.
BOOKSTORES
Bohemian's Guild
https://www.bohemiansguild.com
https://www.instagram.com/bohemiansguild
Bohemians’ Guild is a rare-book store in Jimbocho operated by Natsume-Books, a company with over a century of history. The first floor offers a “forest of books,” featuring art-related titles such as art monographs and photography books. On the second floor, visitors will find rare books, original manuscripts, paintings, prints, and other valuable works. From the book district of Jimbocho, the store continues to share the enduring appeal of books and art with the world.
Cha Cha Cha Books
https://chachachabooks.stores.jp
https://www.instagram.com/chachachabooks
A book-and-café where you can enjoy Cuban sandwiches and sweets. We offer used books and some new titles spanning music, subculture, literature, art, film, and manga, as well as records and cassette tapes. Located in Fussa, Tokyo, we operate as an exotic-style bookstore lounge.
Doris
https://www.instagram.com/doris_book_ig
Doris is a fantasy-oriented antiquarian bookstore located in Uguisudani, Taito Ward, Tokyo. Centered on themes of aestheticism and the fantastical, the shop aims to curate a selection that resonates with those who share a particular sensibility. Its core focus includes fin-de-siècle art, the Pre-Raphaelites, aestheticism, Dada and Surrealism, Tatsuhiko Shibusawa and the cultural figures surrounding him, ball-jointed dolls, Gothic culture, and eroticism. The collection ranges from classic works of fantasy painting and literature to rare limited editions and lavishly produced books.
Flotsam Books
https://www.instagram.com/flotsambooks
Founded as an online store in 2010, flotsam books opened its physical shop in January 2020 in Daitabashi, Tokyo. Specializing in photobooks, the shop offers a carefully curated selection of new and used titles—both Japanese and international—guided by an independent editorial perspective. The relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere ensures that every visit brings new discoveries. The space also hosts regular exhibitions by artists, creating a place for interaction between creators and their audiences.
Flying Books
https://www.instagram.com/flyingbookstokyo
BOOKS+CAFE+EVENT. Founded in 2003, in noisy area near by Shibuya station. About 10,000 inventory including vintage magazines, photo books, Beat literature and the counterculture, coffee and wine are served at the counter, having spoken words and live music events. Also work for book coordinating including Daikanyama T-site, shop display, organizing events and exhibitions with own global connection to U.S.A. and Europe.
PUBLISHERS
+81
https://www.plus81.com/magazine
https://www.instagram.com/plus81magazine
+81 is a visual magazine launched out of Tokyo in 1997. From graphic design to fashion, photography, film, and music, +81 covers creative scenes around the world with a different theme every issue through interviews with artists along with samples of their artwork. +81 has also won much support for the distinctive editorial design of its pages. All articles are printed bilingually in both Japanese and English, which has lead to +81 being carried at booksellers not only in Japan but in many other countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia as well.
GASBOOK
https://www.instagram.com/bygasbook
GASBOOK is a project launched by Gas As Interface in 1996 as a medium dedicated to introducing global creativity and collecting new ideas in art and design from around the world. In its early years, instead of traditional “books,” the project released original packages—such as T-shirts and DVDs—featuring works by international artists. Starting with GASBOOK 01 GROOVISIONS published in 2002, the format shifted to spotlighting one (or sometimes two) creator(s) per issue, continuing through Issue 37. Over the years, GASBOOK has featured a diverse range of creators, including Mike Mills, Jun Takahashi, MADSAKI, Jonathan Zawada, YOSHIROTTEN, and Yuni Yoshida. For many, it became their first published monograph.
Studio photography and distinctive Q&A interviews, consistent across all titles, are key signatures of the series. Even today, GASBOOK continues to serve as a platform that introduces pioneering artists whose work remains influential across disciplines, roviding enduring references for contemporary creative practice.
SUPER LABO
https://www.instagram.com/superlabo
SUPER LABO is a Tokyo-based publisher specializing in photobooks. Founded in 2009 by Yasunori Hoki, it has collaborated with numerous internationally acclaimed artists, including Petra Collins, Ed Templeton, and Jim Goldberg, and actively organizes events in major cities around the world. It currently operates the concept store (bookstore + gallery) “SUPER LABO STORE TOKYO” in Tokyo’s Jimbocho district, where all photobooks published by SUPER LABO are presented alongside a selection of exclusive items. The space also regularly hosts exhibitions and events featuring invited international artists.
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