Kanban Shop Signs of Japan

By Dana Levy (photography), Lea Sneider (commentary) & Frank B. Gibney (essay), published circa 1983 by Japan Society / American Federation of Arts in association with the Peabody Museum of Salem. This handsome softcover measures approximately 220 × 305 mm and spans 167 pages, richly illustrated with 24 color and 82 black‑and‑white photographs. Featuring traditional Japanese wooden, metal, lacquer, and neon shop signs—ranging from giant teacups and tobacco pipes to maneki‑neko and prayer beads—the book captures the vibrant design and folk artistry of Edo‑Meiji period commerce. A stylish and cultural gem, ideal for collectors of graphic design, advertising ephemera, or Japanese craft and visual history.