Highly acclaimed by international connoisseurs! Embroidery artist Junko Oki's first art book in 11 years, 'STILL PUNK,' is released today [The second volume of an extraordinary long-seller].

"STILL PUNK," a collection of works by embroidery artist Junko Oki, whose pages are filled with an immense number of stitches, is published today, March 26, by Bungeishunju. Junko Oki's collection "STILL PUNK" (Bungeishunju) comes in a slipcase, with the foil finishing hand-shaved one by one with a razor by Japan's top artisans.

As soon as "PUNK," Ms. Oki's first commercial publication, was released at the end of 2014, it was highly acclaimed by connoisseurs not only in Japan but also in Belgium, Switzerland, France, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, the USA, Taiwan, and beyond. "PUNK" has become an exceptional long-seller that continues to be reprinted. Today, the long-awaited second collection, "STILL PUNK," is finally published. "Punk" permeates even the bookbinding From over 10,000 photographs, this all-color volume covers ten years of work since the publication of "PUNK," as well as daily life with her cats, which serves as inspiration for her creations. The design is crafted to have a strong presence whether "STILL PUNK" stands alone or next to "PUNK." For the foil on the slipcase, Japan's top artisans hand-shaved each piece with a razor to finish it. We have received comments from various quarters saying, "Is such bookbinding even possible in the Reiwa era!" Please feel the quiet determination of Ms. Oki, who continues her "punk" creations. ▼ From the main pages of "STILL PUNK" From "STILL PUNK" © Junko Oki / Bungeishunju

From "STILL PUNK" © Junko Oki / Bungeishunju

From "STILL PUNK" © Junko Oki / Bungeishunju