Bookcover Design
Date
2005
Credits
- Masayo Matsubara Editor
Format
- Book 591
Publishers
Media
- silk-screen 90
Techniques
- printmaking 22
Locations Made
- Japan 242
These book covers are featured in 'Bookcover Design in Japan 1910s-40s,' edited by Masayo Matsubara. The showcased poster dates back to World War II and was created to promote safety measures during bombing incidents. The illustration portrays a woman on the right assisting a family member by fitting a protective gas mask, aiming to prevent exposure to harmful substances. Meanwhile, in the background, three figures can be seen hurrying to extinguish fires ignited by the bombings
