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A book project starts with the choice of a theme and the research, followed by the text, illustration and layout.

Based on my cultural background, I have worked on several Japanese topics and adapted them for German readers. In this capacity I regard myself as an interpreter between two cultures.

Kanji Graphy

Kanji Graphy. Typographische Begegnungen zwischen Japan und dem Westen Japanese is said to be one of...

Emma

A children book about a french bulldog lady named Emma, who finds out that she is a muse.

Eine Einladung zum Tee

Eine Einladung zum Tee

»Green Tea Time«, an introduction to the Japanese tea culture.

Mit Lauten Malen

Mit Lauten Malen

»Drawing with Sounds«, a love story devoted to Japanese onomatopoeia.

überweihnachten in japan

überweihnachten in japan

»Spending Christmas in Japan« shows the Japanese interpretation of Christmas.

An die Aliens in Japan 2

An die Aliens in Japan 2

Explains Japanese non-verbal communication and body language by pictograms and short texts.

An die Aliens in Japan

An die Aliens in Japan

A guideline for proper behavior for guests in Japan that focuses on table manners.

Washi – Tradition und Kunst des Japanpapiers

Washi – Tradition und Kunst des Japanpapiers

»Washi — The Tradition and Art of Japan Paper«. A book object for bibliophiles on the art and craft of Japan paper.