[Starting 6/3] 150,000 copies in first printing! Literary magazine 'GOAT' announces bookstore collaboration book cover giveaway
Since its launch in autumn 2024, the literary magazine 'GOAT' has surpassed 570,000 copies in total. To celebrate the release of its latest issue, 'GOAT Summer 2026', it will distribute original book covers at bookstores nationwide.
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To celebrate the release of 'GOAT Summer 2026,' the latest issue of the literary magazine 'GOAT,' which has recorded an exceptional hit for a literary magazine with over 570,000 copies sold since its launch in autumn 2024, we have decided to distribute bookstore collaboration book covers! Distribution will begin on the release date, Wednesday, June 3rd.
A total of five types of 'GOAT' collaboration book covers will be distributed at Kikuya Shoten, Kinokuniya, Kinokuniya Book Sales, Asahiya Shoten, Junkudo, Maruzen & Junkudo, magmabooks, and Maruzen stores. These designs are all original and part of an unprecedentedly large-scale distribution. The popular character 'Goat-kun' was newly drawn by 'GOAT' designer Akiko Numamoto! This is a limited-time, limited-quantity offer, so please check at your local bookstore. Distribution starts on June 3rd, the release date of the latest issue, 'GOAT Summer 2026'.
[GOAT Collaboration Book Covers by Store] 5 types in total! All newly drawn illustrations!
Distribution start date: From Wednesday, June 3rd (Ends when stock runs out at each store)
Distribution size: Bunko size (A6)
Distributing corporations: Kikuya Shoten, Kinokuniya, Maruzen Junkudo Shoten
Distribution method: Varies by store. Please inquire at the store for details.
A total of five types of 'GOAT' collaboration book covers will be distributed at Kikuya Shoten, Kinokuniya, Kinokuniya Book Sales, Asahiya Shoten, Junkudo, Maruzen & Junkudo, magmabooks, and Maruzen stores. These designs are all original and part of an unprecedentedly large-scale distribution. The popular character 'Goat-kun' was newly drawn by 'GOAT' designer Akiko Numamoto! This is a limited-time, limited-quantity offer, so please check at your local bookstore. Distribution starts on June 3rd, the release date of the latest issue, 'GOAT Summer 2026'.
[GOAT Collaboration Book Covers by Store] 5 types in total! All newly drawn illustrations!
Distribution start date: From Wednesday, June 3rd (Ends when stock runs out at each store)
Distribution size: Bunko size (A6)
Distributing corporations: Kikuya Shoten, Kinokuniya, Maruzen Junkudo Shoten
Distribution method: Varies by store. Please inquire at the store for details.
FAQ
Where can I get these book covers in Japan?
They are available at participating bookstores such as Kinokuniya, Maruzen, and Junkudo.