Takashi Murakami - DOBSF: DOB in the Strange Forest - 1999
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Takashi Murakami's DOBSF: DOB in the Strange Forest is a first‑edition Japanese art book, published by Bijutsu Shuppan-sha in 1999, in softback with a slipcase, 96 pages, measuring 18.5 by 21 cm.
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TITLE:
Takashi Murakami - DOBSF: DOB in the Strange Forest (Bijutsu Shuppan-sha) - first edition 1999, first Murakami art book, with original vinyl slipcase and DOB stickers #C142
Overview
• Artist / author: Takashi Murakami
• Title: DOBSF ふしぎの森のDOB君 / DOB in the Strange Forest: TAKASHI MURAKAMI
• Publisher: Bijutsu Shuppan-sha, Tokyo (ISBN 4-568-10325-8, original price ¥2,300)
• Edition: First edition, first printing, published 5 May 1999
• Language: Japanese
• Extras: original clear vinyl slipcase printed with DOB's eyes, publisher's sales slip (売上カード), loose DOB stickers
The early Takashi Murakami picture book built around his signature character Mr. DOB, published by Bijutsu Shuppan-sha on 5 May 1999 (this is the first edition) and marketed with a holographic sticker on the cover reading “Takashi Murakami 1st art book” (村上隆 1st 作品集). The pages follow DOB through the Strange Forest in full-colour spreads, from the smiling flowers to the manic, many-eyed DOB variations, printed on heavy stock with silver-grey backgrounds. This copy still has the original clear vinyl slipcase printed with DOB's eyes (a detail often lost), the publisher's sales slip and a set of small DOB stickers.
Condition
• Cover: Clean, holographic sticker intact; light shelf wear to the spine ends
• Pages: Clean, no writing or tears; slight toning to the page edges
• Slipcase: Original vinyl slipcase present, light surface scuffs
• Overall: Very good
Size
• Book: 18.5 × 21 cm, 1.5 cm thick (unpaginated)
Shipping
• Shipping from Japan by DHL Express or EMS (Japan Post), tracked and insured.
• Depending on your country, import duties or VAT may apply on arrival. See Catawiki's Help Centre for details (Shipping & Delivery, Customs and taxes).
• Address Change Policy: For security purposes, we can only ship to the address registered in your Catawiki account. Please ensure your registered address is up to date before placing a bid.
Return Policy
• Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt, provided the item is in its original condition.
Seller's Story
Welcome to VintageTime Japan.
We specialize in carefully selected vintage and collectible watches, mainly from Japan.
Every watch is inspected, cleaned, and described with honesty and precision.
Our focus is on Seiko, Omega, Longines, and other timeless brands.
We ship worldwide from Japan, ensuring safe and reliable delivery with tracking and insurance.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions — we’re always happy to help passionate collectors.
TITLE:
Takashi Murakami - DOBSF: DOB in the Strange Forest (Bijutsu Shuppan-sha) - first edition 1999, first Murakami art book, with original vinyl slipcase and DOB stickers #C142
Overview
• Artist / author: Takashi Murakami
• Title: DOBSF ふしぎの森のDOB君 / DOB in the Strange Forest: TAKASHI MURAKAMI
• Publisher: Bijutsu Shuppan-sha, Tokyo (ISBN 4-568-10325-8, original price ¥2,300)
• Edition: First edition, first printing, published 5 May 1999
• Language: Japanese
• Extras: original clear vinyl slipcase printed with DOB's eyes, publisher's sales slip (売上カード), loose DOB stickers
The early Takashi Murakami picture book built around his signature character Mr. DOB, published by Bijutsu Shuppan-sha on 5 May 1999 (this is the first edition) and marketed with a holographic sticker on the cover reading “Takashi Murakami 1st art book” (村上隆 1st 作品集). The pages follow DOB through the Strange Forest in full-colour spreads, from the smiling flowers to the manic, many-eyed DOB variations, printed on heavy stock with silver-grey backgrounds. This copy still has the original clear vinyl slipcase printed with DOB's eyes (a detail often lost), the publisher's sales slip and a set of small DOB stickers.
Condition
• Cover: Clean, holographic sticker intact; light shelf wear to the spine ends
• Pages: Clean, no writing or tears; slight toning to the page edges
• Slipcase: Original vinyl slipcase present, light surface scuffs
• Overall: Very good
Size
• Book: 18.5 × 21 cm, 1.5 cm thick (unpaginated)
Shipping
• Shipping from Japan by DHL Express or EMS (Japan Post), tracked and insured.
• Depending on your country, import duties or VAT may apply on arrival. See Catawiki's Help Centre for details (Shipping & Delivery, Customs and taxes).
• Address Change Policy: For security purposes, we can only ship to the address registered in your Catawiki account. Please ensure your registered address is up to date before placing a bid.
Return Policy
• Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt, provided the item is in its original condition.
Seller's Story
Welcome to VintageTime Japan.
We specialize in carefully selected vintage and collectible watches, mainly from Japan.
Every watch is inspected, cleaned, and described with honesty and precision.
Our focus is on Seiko, Omega, Longines, and other timeless brands.
We ship worldwide from Japan, ensuring safe and reliable delivery with tracking and insurance.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions — we’re always happy to help passionate collectors.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Art
Book title
DOBSF: DOB in the Strange Forest
Author/ Illustrator
Takashi Murakami
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1999
Height
21 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
18.5 cm
Language
Japanese
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Bijutsu Shuppan-sha
Binding/ Material
Softback
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
96
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