Buy the 2nd edition of the book ODO YAKUZA TOKYO
These past two months have been great. Humbling also. More than anything else, I’m incredibly grateful for all the attention YAKUZA gets everywhere… Many good things have happened and I’m hoping many more good things will come. And it started all on BURN magazine with David Alan Harvey as my mentor… I literally owe you everything, amigo.
I’ve literally received more than a thousand emails after the limited edition sold out, asking if there were plans for a second (general) edition of ODO YAKUZA TOKYO. At the time, I’ve always responded with neither “yes” or “no”, mainly because I needed a break in August to think things over… find new projects, do some research, get everything in order, rest my weary mind, take a little nap, etc…
And then came the press attention… attention and support which, without fault, has been super professional and incredibly heartwarming… GEO, GEO Epoche, The Sunday Times, El Pais, BBC, BBC Radio 4, BBC Mundo, Dagens Næringsliv, Blurb, The Japan Times, Chasseur D’Images, Rencontres d’Arles,… so many, and there’s still more to come (stay tuned!).
I’m genuinely happy and excited… And I realize all the above is giving me an opportunity to reach more people with a book than ever before, tell my story to a wider audience… participate.
So here’s the plan:
I literally just called the printer five minutes ago.
Said it felt like it was time for a second edition.
He agreed and started preparing rightaway. He guaranteed that all books will be ready to ship October 30th, 2011. Wow…. just perfect… What else could I wish for…
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Since this is not the limited first edition, there will be significant changes in the book: no Japanese transparent paper between chapters, not numbered as part of an edition, a cover change, and a different binding. The image edit will be exactly the same as the first edition though, except for the very last image, which is unique to the limited edition… Yes, for the 500 lucky ones who have supported me in buying the limited edition two months ago, rest assured: your copy is now more valuable than ever… it is a unique object, never to reproduced. Your support has made everything possible in the first place…
The price of this second edition? Also exactly the same. I want the first edition buyers to know that they have something special, but that they did not have to pay a premium price for this. That “extra” in the first edition is my token of appreciation for the trust they gave me.
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Back to the second edition: I want to offer a token of trust for people buying this second edition… to me, as an independent artist publishing work, it’s the thing that makes everything worthwile, that personal connection to you, buying the book…
So I’m offering the first 250 people who order a book
a signed copy, and I will add an original YAKUZA print as well.
(UPDATE: on september 12 2011, the first 250 orders were reached)
Again… thank you so much for the hundreds of supportive emails… and asking for a second edition. I heed your call.
And touch wood for me please…
And while you’re at it, buy your copy here below NOW :-)
If your country is not on the list, please drop me a note and I will accommodate.
If you buy more than 3 books, shipping is not automatically calculated.
I will then manually look for the best option and follow up with you personally.
Pickup is possible, but from Hasselt (Belgium) only.
ciao ciao,
anton
fady salame
September 7, 2011 at 23:40 //
i want a copy!
missed the 1st one!
André
September 8, 2011 at 00:16 //
Thank you for this second edition! I already ordered my copy. How do I know, if I’m one of the lucky first 250 people? I hope, I am!
Dylan
September 8, 2011 at 01:34 //
Thanks for doing a 2nd edition! I was sad to find out I missed out on the 1st when I heard about this a few days ago.
Wim
September 8, 2011 at 08:51 //
YES!!!! I was waiting for this moment, ordered my book immediately and now fingers crossed to be one of the first 250,
cheers, Wim
Filip
September 8, 2011 at 10:24 //
Yeah, I also hope I’m in the first 250!
Victoria
September 8, 2011 at 10:26 //
Thank you Anton! I have ordered my book, hope it will be one of the first 250 too. It will be a early Christmas present from me to myself!
eva
September 8, 2011 at 10:51 //
Ok ok.. now I have to get out my copy and look what the very last image is.. thought I knew, but perhaps I’m wrong.. touching my wooden stairs on the way to it.. I knew from the start.. no.. I K N E W..
anton
September 8, 2011 at 14:47 //
eva :-))))) i always knew what you knew!
hugs… a
Todd
September 8, 2011 at 13:20 //
Anton, is there anywhere I can read a more detailed account about how you gained access to the Yakuza? I find it extremely intriguing! Thanks!
anton
September 8, 2011 at 14:46 //
Dear Todd,
That is quite a story indeed… You can read more here: http://www.antonkusters.com/2009/01/25/893-the-yakuza-in-tokyo/
Cheers,
anton
reinier
September 8, 2011 at 14:33 //
Anton, I ordered a copy right away! I hope to be one of the first 250.
anton
September 8, 2011 at 14:41 //
REINIER
indeed you are, my friend…. indeed you are
cheers,
anton
André
September 30, 2011 at 16:29 //
Great to reed… that means, I’m also one of the lucky 250.
Thanks! André
anton
October 1, 2011 at 10:27 //
Dear André,
Yes, I remember you ordered the very first day the book started selling… you lucky one :-)
a
Carlo
September 8, 2011 at 16:03 //
Anton why do you this to me!!!!
I’m joking :)
The collector in me (record collector, not books) wants me to get this new edition…specially for the original print!
But I just ordered burn 02 and leaving for a semi long trip on Saturday…kinda broke right now if not I wouldn’t hesitate. Anyways I’m really happy for you and for all those lucky ones who get to own a truly great piece of work!
anton
September 9, 2011 at 09:41 //
Carlo!
thanks for the message…. and yes i feel your pain!! no worries amigo, take your time… go on your trip…. you have the limited edition, that makes me already very happy!!
cheers,
anton
troy Norona
September 8, 2011 at 23:47 //
Great news! Hope I made the first 250? How will I know
anton
September 9, 2011 at 09:19 //
TROY
if you have ordered already, then yes, you made it…
cheers,
anton
Alan.
September 9, 2011 at 01:22 //
This is clearly a great book but isn’t 68 euro with shipping an exceedingly high amount to charge for a book?
anton
September 9, 2011 at 09:34 //
Dear Alan,
50 euros for the book is indeed what I ask… i have researched for quite some time and 50€ falls right in the middle of the price bracket for independent photobooks who have no support from publishers or advertising…. this book is a 224 page, 1.5kg book printed on luxury 135gsm paper…
About the shipping: I wish I could do it cheaper, but as an independent publisher, I just cannot have incredibly cheap rates like amazon etc… and selling my book through amazon isn’t an option either.
I would love to know from you, if you by chance know of any cheaper options that are a) insured and b) trackable… then I will ship the book with your shipping solution… a win-win situation… sound good?
cheers,
anton
Chang I-hsin
September 9, 2011 at 05:44 //
I like your photo very much~~so I order 2 books(Can I?^^)
You’re so awesome~cool!(sorry for my poor English>”<)
Thank you~
anton
September 9, 2011 at 09:35 //
Dear Chang,
Yes of course you can!
cheers,
anton
StandingInTimePhotography
September 9, 2011 at 09:08 //
Anton, I truly hope I was able to get in on the free print. I would be honored to display it in my photo studio here in the states. I barely missed the original to I truly thank you for choosing to rerelease this book. It is a piece of asian history in the making.
anton
September 9, 2011 at 09:36 //
Dear Benjamin,
Yes, you are in on the free print…. Thank you for the kind words also….
cheers,
anton
citizenzombie.
September 9, 2011 at 15:56 //
I also just ordered a copy through paypal. I just wanted to know if I qualified for the print? I can’t wait until it arrives. Cheers from Japan.
anton
September 9, 2011 at 16:07 //
citizenzombie,
yes you are still in time…
cheers
anton
Douglas Burns
September 9, 2011 at 16:46 //
Can’t wait for this, kind of gutted i never made the first print but i’ll keep my eyes open :) Hopefully i’m one of the 250! Looks like a truly great insight into the Yakuza, although sounds a little bit scary? :) Great work and wish you all the best.
Douglas
anton
September 9, 2011 at 19:14 //
Douglas,
yes, you are still in time…
cheers,
anton
Ralph
September 9, 2011 at 17:30 //
I was wondering whether you were planning to exhibit any of your work, possibly in Tokyo ? Or is that, given the subject matter, out of the question ?
By the way, the re-edition was a nice surprise (as I missed the first edition). I just ordered my copy. Can’t wait!
anton
September 9, 2011 at 19:15 //
Dear Ralph,
talks are happening for an exhibition, but as you can imagine doing it in Tokyo is a bit touchy… but nonetheless talks are happening… maybe it will work out, it would be fitting.
thanks for buying a copy…
cheers,a
Rei Tan
September 9, 2011 at 19:05 //
Hiya! Just bought a copy! What number am I? In time for the print? ^^
anton
September 9, 2011 at 19:16 //
REI
yes, you are in time…
cheers, a
Fujie
September 9, 2011 at 23:54 //
Great! I’m in!!! Hope there is still a book for me, you guys go really fast!!!
mike in tokyo
September 10, 2011 at 02:22 //
Someone posted a few of the sample pics on my site and they have ignitied quite a discussion. I love the photos, the feel, dark and mysterious. Living in Tokyo, I would have to say your theme just fits the subject so well. Ordered my book just now, thanks for the hard work!!
anton
September 11, 2011 at 17:07 //
thanks mike for the words and ordering the book…
cheers,
anton
Indra
September 10, 2011 at 13:55 //
This is just epic and awesome.
Greetings from Indonesia, cheers!
Chun Ho
September 10, 2011 at 19:33 //
Great photos..just ordered , am I still one of the 250 ?
Luke
September 11, 2011 at 04:17 //
Just ordered my copy. I guess like everyone else im hoping to have been within the first 250…? Great work!
Chris Blackhurst
September 11, 2011 at 13:13 //
Anton,
Just ordered my copy (or the wife has, as its my birthday today) – would you be so kind as to confirm if I am part of the the 250 first orders?
Regards,
Chris
anton
September 11, 2011 at 16:24 //
Chris, Luke, Chun Ho, Alex, Mike, Fujie,
yes you all are still in time…
cheers,
anton
Matthew Swan
September 11, 2011 at 23:29 //
Hi Anton,
thank you ever so much for running a second edition. I’ve just ordered a copy myself having spent the last week and a half checking your website almost daily for potential news!
Best of luck for future editons and projects,
Matthew
Yves
September 12, 2011 at 15:35 //
Hello Anton,
since I found out about your book, I kept on checking your site on a regular basis, hoping that you’ll run a second edition! Just ordered my copy and looking forward holding it in my hands! All the best from Germany,
Yves
Francesca
September 12, 2011 at 18:55 //
I had to wait a little before ordering because, being a student, it’s a little difficult for me to find the money xD
But I’m sure it will worth it! So today I made my order and as the others I hope I will be one of the first lucky 250, if not… I’m so happy anyway =)
I’m studying Japanese culture and I’ve always been interested in that place. The world of Yakuza has always fascinated me, so your project is a like little jewel for me.
You don’t know how thankful I am for this second edition, when I read the first one had been sold out I was desperate. But when I read about this second edition you really made my day, so thank you =)
Cheers from Italy =)
anton
September 17, 2011 at 08:53 //
Francesca,
thank you for the wonderful message… you are welcome….
I hope you are in the first 250 too! I cannot see it right now…
cheers, anton
Steph
September 12, 2011 at 20:15 //
Just ordered ! So excited!
Of course curious if I’m part of the 250 fan group:)
Thanks for sharing your great photo’s with us.
Greetings from Amsterdam
Karen
September 12, 2011 at 22:29 //
Greetings from the Philippines.
Much as I would really like to pre-order and be part of the lucky 250, I’m afraid I’ll have to settle for finding another way to get a copy of your book ^^ But I think it’s still going to be worth it though. Thank you for considering a second edition, and I hope your publisher prints enough copies!
pjan vandaele
September 12, 2011 at 23:43 //
Hi Anton,
So happy you re-release the book. Off course I hope to be part of the first 250 to re-order it :-)
Very much looking forward to browsing and enjoying it.
Cheers from Belgium,
Pieterjan
Ema
September 13, 2011 at 10:59 //
hi Anton,
Its a great news that your are running the 2nd edition!
I have ordered and can’t wait for the real prints~
Also, Am i one of the first 250?
Great success, Anton!
Ema
George Tang
September 13, 2011 at 20:49 //
I just literally discovered your work a hour ago and I immediately pre-ordered, hopefully I’m the first 250.
-George
Richard Le
September 14, 2011 at 20:54 //
Just ordered my copy. Can’t wait. I hope I’m among the first 250.
Christopher Nana-Sinkam
September 15, 2011 at 16:03 //
So excited for this book, should have bought the first edition! I am of course wondering if I am one of the first 250 individuals! I’m sure you’re busy but would very much appreciate it if you could let me know. Thanks for putting this book together, it is absolutely beautiful.
All the best from the states,
Christopher Nana-SInkam
Don Daniel
September 15, 2011 at 20:20 //
Very great brook. I commend you on your extensive research and dedication to this subculture. I would highly highly recommend a motion picture surrounding the groups mystique. Deff pitch it to a director that can successfully fuse killbill with goodfella or once upon a time in america. Would be an immediate cult classic for gangsters across the globe.
PS If a position becomes avail, im ready.
anton
September 17, 2011 at 08:44 //
DON,
working on that… if it works I’ll keep everyone informed!
cheers,
anton
April
September 16, 2011 at 17:25 //
Hi, Anton,
I’m trying to make the order while facing errors after clicking “continue shopping”…I’m not sure whether it’s because I’m already out of the first 250…Please kindly advise…It’s a great project. I’m so excited and looking forward to reading the book…Thanks.
anton
September 16, 2011 at 17:35 //
Dear April,
you don’t have to click on “Continue Shopping” but on the paypal “Checkout” button below that… try and see if that works!
cheers,
anton
April
September 16, 2011 at 18:06 //
Hi, Anton,
It works! I’ve ordered my copy…well, hoping among the first 250…I still can remember clearly the scene that people gathered to come to listen to a lecture related with such society in HK during college…It was such a pity missing the first edition…I just heard this today and ordered right away…Thanks for bringing this to us and wish you have a pleasant weekend ^_^
anton
September 17, 2011 at 08:41 //
APRIL,
Glad that it worked! and a pleasant weekend to you too…
anton
teun verbruggen
September 16, 2011 at 20:48 //
super Anton. Ben een vriend van je broer. Speelde mee op de Belgian Beer weekend met Jef. Vind jullie boek erg mooi. Hoop dat ik nog bij de 250 zit.
groetjes
anton
September 17, 2011 at 08:40 //
Dag Teun,
yes, ik ben een grote fan van Jef… en ik vond dat Malik dat goed had gedaan om jullie naar Tokyo te halen… super dat je het boek goed vindt en gekocht hebt! Ik kan niet direct zien of je bij de 250 eerste zit, daarvoor moet ik al die rijtjes gaan tellen, maar hou het als een verrassing voor als het in je bus komt na 30 oktober… :-)
groetjes!!
anton
stuutekeer
September 17, 2011 at 08:43 //
Zie de weekendeditie van dS net in de bus zitten… ben benieuwd :)
anton
September 17, 2011 at 08:54 //
STEPH, PJAN, EMA, GEORGE, RICHARD, CHRISTOPHER,
Thank you all for buying!! Wonderful…
It is a little hard for me to see where you are exactly on the list… best is I guess to keep it as a surprise when your book arrives in November! exciting….
Have a great weekend…
cheers,
anton
thierry m
September 17, 2011 at 13:59 //
cannot wait! just ordered my copy. & of course hoping 2 B one of the lucky 250!
will just have 2 wait & C.
saw the first images in “de standaard”, loving the work already.
respect & more power 2 u
cheers
T
DaveT
September 17, 2011 at 17:57 //
Well, ordered me a copy, doubt I’ll be in the first 250, but since I read a lot about Yakuza this can’t miss in my library. Great work mr. Kusters!
lee
September 19, 2011 at 06:03 //
i am order your book !!
but i want to change my Quantity ?
how can i do ?
Ann
September 19, 2011 at 14:31 //
I read an article about your work and i was really impressed so I just have ordered your photo book Odo Yakuza Tokyo and I really wish I’m within the first 250 !!!
Greetz Ann
Peter Goovaerts
September 20, 2011 at 21:59 //
Hi Anton,
came accross your site by accident, and am thoroughly impressed by your work… Been often to Asia, but unfortunately never to Japan, which has always intrigued me the most. I just wanted to ask you if there is any way of getting (ordering) a copy of your Yakuza books. Cheers. Peter, Geel
Peter Goovaerts
September 20, 2011 at 22:05 //
Anton, I missed that “add to cart sign” :-) Didn’t help my friend told me he was suuuuure that they were sold out. I’ll get a copy from there then. Cheers
anton
September 21, 2011 at 09:20 //
Peter,
yes, the limited edition is indeed sold out… this is the second edition. I think that must be why your friend was so sure!
cheers, and thanks for ordering… a
frans blonde
September 21, 2011 at 09:06 //
I HEREWITH ORDER THE BOOK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
frans blonde
September 21, 2011 at 09:11 //
this is very confusing to me
did i order or not ?
by the way i want to order and pay : nothing more nothing less
anton
September 21, 2011 at 09:19 //
Dear Frans,
Simply click on the button “add to cart” above and follow the steps… you should be fine! if not, drop me a note and I will try to help. You will need a credit card to complete your order.
cheers, anton
Stephen
September 21, 2011 at 22:54 //
Hey, I just placed my order! I really hope I am one of the first 250. I just found out about this project today (where have I been?). Awesome work Anton!
-Stephen Montesano/Artist/Designer
http://www.snakesandsinners.com
http://www.montesanoart.com
anton
October 1, 2011 at 10:22 //
Dear Stephen,
Thanks for buying the book! And for the kind words… unfortunately you are not in the first 250… but I’m sure you’ll like the book nonetheless… thank you again!
cheers,
anton
Paulina Mora
September 22, 2011 at 21:52 //
Hi Anton Iam from Mexico, i saw your job is exelent :D ,
i will be ordering a book
nice job Anton
Regards.
Pau Mora
MEXICO
Catherine vM
September 23, 2011 at 15:56 //
Hoi Anton
Ik hoorde pas van het boek, nadat de 1e editie al uitverkocht was natuurlijk. Gelukkig dat Rob VN erover stoefte, want nu kan ik ook een boek kopen.
Amazing job!
Ik hoop nog bij de 250 te zijn. Keeping fingers crossed and can’t wait for my book to arrive in a month or so.
anton
October 1, 2011 at 10:21 //
Hey Catherine,
merci voor het kopen van een boek… spijtig genoeg ben he niet bij de eerste 250… maar ik weet zeker dat het zonder handtekening ook goed zal zijn….
groetjes,
anton
Heather
September 24, 2011 at 06:59 //
I wish I knew about this before. Is the 2nd limited edition still available?
All the best from Singapore!
anton
October 1, 2011 at 10:24 //
Dear Heather,
Yes, no problem… just click the “add to cart” button above in this post…
cheers,
anton
claudine ruysschaert
September 24, 2011 at 09:55 //
graag had ik een exemplaar gekocht van yakuza
mijn gegevens:
claudine ruysschaert
assebroeklaan 80
8310 sint-kruis
Thomas
September 25, 2011 at 21:20 //
Dear Anton,
I just ordered the book. It’s a (christmas) present for my father, who’s a semi-prof photgrapher. I think he will love your book and work. He is a huge fan of the Leica M9 and I think I saw that camera in your bag
Anyway, I hope I’m with the first 250 orders. If not, feel free to sign a copy or to write a note in it. :-) (my fathers name is Geert)
regards
Thomas
Belgium
anton
October 1, 2011 at 10:19 //
Dear Thomas,
Thank you for your message and for ordering a book for your father… I’m sure he will like it! Unfortunately I will not be able to sign it, we are now past the 250 first ones, and the other books get shipped from a different physical location so I cannot sign them before shipping…
cheers,
anton
anton
October 1, 2011 at 10:24 //
PAULINA , EL WAZ, MARIKUROZ, SNUP, MARCO ANTONIO,
thanks all of you for the kind comments! Hope you all have a great day…
cheers,
anton
Diego
October 4, 2011 at 21:55 //
Anton! Hope u are fine… i live in South America and i´ll be glad to know how i can get the book. It looks amazing and with a very deep investigation. Congratulations brother!
Greetings from Peru
:D iego
anton
October 4, 2011 at 22:18 //
Dear Diego,
Thank you for the kind message… You can order the book right on this page, just click the “add to cart” button above! At this time, I only sell the book online… but I ship to Peru also!
Cheers,
anton
leslie jopia
October 5, 2011 at 15:04 //
un gran trabajo un saludo desde chile
Z.Milena Quisobonny
October 6, 2011 at 18:54 //
The pictures are amazing, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!
I would like buy the book, but my country is not in the options. What can do I for a buy the book?
Greetings from Colombia
anton
October 10, 2011 at 13:44 //
Dear Z.Milena, I have added your country to the list… cheers a
Victoria
November 2, 2011 at 16:51 //
Just received mine! it is beautiful, thank you!
citizenzombie.
November 7, 2011 at 03:54 //
Hi Anton. I know you must be very busy with getting the books out. I placed an order on the 9th of September. You said I qualified for the signed copy and a print. I was wondering if there was any way to “track” my order. I live in Japan and am moving to a new place soon… I just wanted to make sure I got my book before i moved. If there is any way to find out where the book is… I would really appreciate it. Keep up the good work.
anton
November 7, 2011 at 08:30 //
Dear citizenzombie,
Thank you for your message… indeed yes, you will receive your book this week!
To do the distribution as efficiently as possible, I have divided the orders for the book in 3 regions: US region, Asia region, and EU region. EU region I ship myself, and for the other two regions I first ship the books in bulk to a distribution centre in the area, who then ship the individual orders. This makes the shipping cost mush cheaper for the customer, and is easier to manage for me also.
As planned, on October 30 I shipped the bulk shipments for US region and Asia region (and of course I shipped the individual EU orders directly).
Yesterday, the distribution centre in US shipped all its orders and they are underway to the customers now.
Also, I have confirmation that the distribution centre in Tokyo has prepared all shipments and is shipping them today and tomorrow.
So you should definitely have your book this week! I don’t have individual tracking numbers for Japan just yet, but as soon as I have yours, I will email them to you.
Thank you again for your patience… indeed it is a huge job to organize shipping… I am tired… but it is very rewarding and I am learning A LOT… :-)
cheers,
anton
Paul
November 9, 2011 at 15:23 //
Hi Anton,
I’ve already mentioned this in a tweet but my copy of YAKUZA reached me a little over a week ago and as I missed out on the first edition I made sure I placed my order asap this time around. I’m really glad I did as the quality of the book and the photographs within is stunning, really great work. I’ve followed the progress of this story with interest and have been fascinated reading all about it.
The book is sat in pride of place (next to BURN.02 funnily enough) on a shelf and it will definitely get regular views as it has already triggered some inspiration and I’ve been thinking about a long-term project I can put my mind to.
I shall look with interest about any future projects you work on (care to share a sneak of the print you tweeted about?).
Keep up the great work!
Paul
anton
November 9, 2011 at 20:21 //
Hey Paul,
Thanks for the kind words, and I’m definitely honored to be on your bookshelf…
I’ll take everyone along for my new project, just a bit busy now, but as soon as I can write some things, and I’ll be posting them right here… first!
cheers, and have a great day,
a
Charlene
November 16, 2011 at 20:41 //
Hi,
I’ve placed an order and tried to pay by paypal. However, the webpage just turned blank after I logged onto my paypal account. Could you please check if my order successfully placed or not? (I believe you can get my email from this post, right?)
If not, I’ll place the order again. Thanks!
anton
November 16, 2011 at 20:53 //
Dear Charlene,
I just checked and did not see an order from you… just repeat, I’ll keep an eye open! If for some reason it comes in twice anyway, I’ll refund no problem…
have a great day today…
cheers, a
Sean Chiu
February 11, 2012 at 19:30 //
Hi,
I want purchase 4 of this, in stock?
Faye Yang
February 17, 2012 at 06:18 //
Hello Anton,
I really love your works!I’d like to buy the book.Is it still in stock?Thank you very much!
anton
February 17, 2012 at 07:06 //
Dear Faye,
Of course, no problem! The book is still in stock.
Just use the button above in this post to buy…
cheers, a
yuito
February 20, 2012 at 11:15 //
Hello Anton,
would you tell me the difference between the first and second editions.I want to buy 1.
How long does it take to send to Japan by the fastest way？
yuito
anton
February 20, 2012 at 16:37 //
Dear Yuito,
Welcome! :-)
The difference between the limited edition (sold out) and the second edition is the cover image, the transparent paper type in between chapters, the binding (but both are softback) and one extra image (in the limited edition. The limited edition is completely sold out at this point though… There might be some left over copies that turn up sometime, but not yet as of now.
I have my brother doing extra distribution from Tokyo, so if you order for Japan, the shipping cost should be ok and the book should arrive quickly!
(ps luck has it that my brother is just now visiting me for 10 days. so the might be a *slight* delay, but normal shipments will resume first week of march)
cheers, a
yuito
February 21, 2012 at 05:30 //
Dear Anton
Thank you for your prompt reply.Please tell me How to order for Japan and the total amount。Please ask your brother let me know the payment methods and mode of transport.
Thanks
Yuito
anton
February 21, 2012 at 08:28 //
Dear Yuito,
To order the book, just use the shopping cart button above ^^^ here on this page… click on the green button “add to cart”, and then follow instructions.
Everything should hopefully be clear! If you have any trouble, let me know.
Payments are accepted with credit card or PayPal, and shipping in Japan is done with Japan Post.
cheers!
anton
Sebastián Cárdenas
February 21, 2012 at 23:58 //
Good afternoon!
I’m Sebastian Cardenas and I’m from Chile!
Really, I wanna buy your book!! Is possible that?
I need know how I agree the cart…thanks!
anton
February 22, 2012 at 15:29 //
Sebastián,
Thanks for stopping by…. I’ve now added Chile to the list of countries I can ship to…. you can just go in and place your order!
Cheers,
anton
yuito
February 22, 2012 at 04:43 //
Dear Anton
I’ve been using Paypal for a successful payment，Please make sure that。
Thanks
Yuito
anton
February 22, 2012 at 15:30 //
Dear Yuito,
perfect! I have received your order. I will ship as soon as possible.
cheers, anton
Fernando
February 22, 2012 at 18:23 //
Hello Anton,
Congratulations for this work. It caught my attention very much, so I don´t hesitate to buy a copy.
How long do you think take the shipment to Chile.
Thank you!
anton
February 23, 2012 at 09:03 //
Dear Fernando,
Thank for buying a book! I think the shipment to Chile would take about 2 weeks, maybe 3 max. If you did not receive the book by March 10, let me know and I’ll follow up!
cheers,a
Fernando
March 15, 2012 at 20:47 //
Hi Anton,
The book has not arrived yet. Could you please follow the book to find out where it is???
Thanks!
anton
March 16, 2012 at 16:45 //
Dear Fernando,
Thank you for your message. I am sorry to hear that your book hasn’t arrived yet. I see that it was shipped 2 weeks ago to Chile on february 27, I will check immediately with my shipper in the US, and provide you with a status update and if possible, with a tracking number so you can follow. I think there is just a little delay and that everything is fine. But, if there is a problem with the shipment, I will immediately send you a new copy!
I will email you personally as soon as I have news. Thank you for your patience….
cheers, anton
Fernando
March 22, 2012 at 16:40 //
Hi Anton,
Finally I got the book! impressive I must say.
Thank you.
yuito
March 4, 2012 at 05:05 //
Dear Anton
Have your brother come back to Japan？
And When will you send me the book？
I am looking forward to it.
anton
March 4, 2012 at 16:05 //
Dear Yuito,
I just dropped off my brother at the airport, he is on his way back to Japan now. He will send the book this week! Thank you for you patience… I’m sure you will like it…
cheers,
anton
yuito
March 12, 2012 at 06:20 //
Dear Anton
The book has not arrived yet.
Would you ask to your brother whether the book was sent or not?
Anyway, please let me know a date.
Thank you
Yuito
anton
March 12, 2012 at 16:40 //
Dear Yuito,
I just called my brother, he checked the shipment and told me your book will arrive the day after tomorrow, on Wednesday, with Japan Post!
Thank you again for your patience…
cheers, anton
yuito
March 15, 2012 at 07:06 //
Dear Anton
I have received the book，That’s interesting
。Thank you very much。
Yuito
yuito
April 1, 2012 at 11:31 //
hello,Anton
I would like to buy one more.Would you please sign your name for me?
Yuito
anton
April 1, 2012 at 12:03 //
Dear Yuito,
No problem! And thank you for buying another copy….
It will take a little while longer because when I sign, I have to ship from my home in Belgium, but I think it will be no problem for you. The shipping costs will be a little different, so I will send you a paypal request today!
thank you again and have a nice day…
cheers, a
yuito
April 1, 2012 at 14:54 //
Dear Anton
Thank you for your reply
If it is from Belgium
Is the mailing cost to China the same even as Japan?
Yuito
anton
April 1, 2012 at 21:22 //
Dear Yuito,
If I send from Belgium (for a signed copy), the cost is the same for China and Japan.
But normally, books with a destination in Asia are all shipped from Tokyo, so then destination Japan is cheaper than China. If you wish, you can check any shipping price by just choosing another country to see the shipping cost change.
cheers, anton
Yuito
April 3, 2012 at 11:01 //
If buy two volumes, how much does the mailing cost cost? Please tell me how to send from Belgium. Is it from a post office? or from an express company?
anton
April 3, 2012 at 14:50 //
Dear Yuito,
shipping cost for 2 books from Belgium is only 2€ more expensive, so you can save a lot by buying two books instead of one!
The books from Belgium are always sent from an express company (EMS/Taxipost) so that there is tracking and insurance.
cheers,
anton
peter
April 3, 2012 at 20:56 //
Dear Anton:
I have bought your album for my father as a birthday gift. We are both photographers, I send him every year a great contemporary album. last year I sent him James Nachtwey’s and we always talk indepth about them when I am home with him. I want to know if it is possible for you to sign your book for us? It’ll be a great pleasure for us.
Thankyou
Peter
My order number in case is: 5NM947898T890101P
anton
April 3, 2012 at 21:13 //
Dear Peter,
Thank you for your message and for buying a book… It would be a great pleasure to sign it for you.
Practically speaking, because I physically have to sign the book, it can only be sent from my home in Belgium (instead of from my shipper for the US region), the shipping cost will be a little different than you already paid (add 8.54€). I hope that is ok for you if I just “paypal request” you the difference.
cheers, and thanks again for your order!
anton
peter
April 3, 2012 at 23:06 //
Hi Anton.
Thankyou so much, I will pay the extra cost for shipping on paypal, I don’t have enough balance on the paypal account, but I can pay it with e-cheque. It will just take a few days longer. Thankyou so much again. Can’t wait to see your work in print.
By the way, do you work in Bruxelles?
Peter
Jordan Flynn
April 5, 2012 at 08:28 //
Hi Anton, Just wanted to say that your yakuza project is very inspirational. I would love to buy your book however living in New Zealand makes things very expensive, would shipping really be 30 EUR?
Keep up the good work!
Jordan
anton
April 5, 2012 at 08:45 //
Dear Jordan,
Unfortunately so… As I’m only a “small fish” I cannot negotiate super rates with shipping companies. The best I can do (and which I have done), is to work with people I trust in different places, who then act as a local shipper on my behalf. In this way for example, my brother Malik ships books for the Asia/Oceania region (and I ship in bulk to him). Things like this already allow me to bring down the shipping cost with as much as 40% compared to sending everything from my home…
An option for you could be that I send it with regular mail (without tracking, without insurance). But given the nature of the book, which is quite heavy (1.3kg), it is possibly not going to make much of a difference. Do you need me to investigate this option for you?
It’s really true… from Europe, both NZ and Australia are the hardest options to ship to. If only I would sell a reasonable amount of books there, I’d ship in bulk in a heartbeat!
cheers, anton
Jordan Flynn
April 5, 2012 at 08:31 //
Hi Anton, Just wanted to say that your yakuza project is very inspirational. I would love to buy your book however living in New Zealand makes things very expensive, would shipping really be 30 EUR?
Keep up the good work!
Jordan Flynn
April 5, 2012 at 10:12 //
i totally understand. if you could look into cheaper options for me that would be great. If nothing can be done i may have to wait until i can spare the cash – but its always good knowing my money is going to somebody doing something cool.
J
anton
April 5, 2012 at 10:21 //
Hey Jordan, I’ll investigate and send you an email soon!
cheers, a
anton
April 5, 2012 at 16:06 //
Dear Yuito,
I have received the payment, thank you! I will take care of everything immediately and send you the tracking number as soon as I have it. I will also make sure the address is correct… AND the copies will both be signed.
Thank you again, and cheers!
anton
yuito
April 10, 2012 at 07:40 //
OK,Anton
Thank you so much
peter
April 11, 2012 at 22:19 //
Hi Anton
i have sent over the payment for shipping from your place. the e check should be over today.
thanks
peter
anton
April 12, 2012 at 00:26 //
Peter,
perfect, I received it. Signed book underway…
cheers,
a
peter
April 19, 2012 at 18:01 //
thankyou so much. you are a very talented and humble man.
yuito
April 20, 2012 at 06:50 //
HI,Anton
The book has not arrived yet.Could you please give me the tracking number .
Thank you.
Yuito
anton
April 20, 2012 at 07:54 //
Dear Yuito,
I have emailed you your tracking number! Your books are still underway… hopefully they will arrive soon!
kind regards, a
toby
May 8, 2012 at 05:56 //
what camera did u use? it looks like a lomo.
anton
May 8, 2012 at 07:18 //
Dear Toby,
Thank you for your comment, and welcome! I wrote a blog post about my camera bag here: http://www.antonkusters.com/whats-in-my-camera-bag-right-now-super-lightweight/
Cheers, a