Maruzen Gaishi by Takeshi Kimura | Published 1969, featuring numerous GAKUTO logos This book chronicles the history of the venerable bookstore Maruzen, written from a historical perspective by literary critic Takeshi Kimura. It offers a compelling read, allowing readers to experience the publishing culture and the expansion of knowledge from the Meiji to the Showa eras. The book features numerous "GAKUTO" logos, making it also recommended for those interested in design and publishing history. Published in 1969 (Showa 44), priced at 600 yen, 378 pages. Published by Maruzen. Offered to those who appreciate used books. Thank you for looking.