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Posted on: Jan 31, 2013

SO many titles are back in stock! Most everything is pretty limited quantity so don't wait too long before you snatch up a copy for yourself. Complete list of restocked items:

Fuco Ueda - Lucid Dream (regular edition)
Kuniyoshi Kaneko - Drink Me, Eat Me (signed)
Namio Harukawa - Glories Huge Hips (signed)
Namio Harukawa - My Fair Fat Lady Vol 1 (signed)
Namio Harukawa - My Fair Fat Lady Vol 2 (signed)
NORI Tomizaki - Girl from the Ghosts's Box (signed)
Suehiro Maruo - New National Kid (signed)
Suehiro Maruo - Maruo Jigoku 1 (signed)
Toshio Saeki - 70 1970 (signed)
Toshio Saeki - Chimushi 1 (signed)
Toshio Saeki - Chimushi 2 (signed)
Toshio Saeki - Gokurakujou (signed)
Toshio Saeki - The Early Works (signed)
Toshio Saeki - Yume Manji (signed)
Trevor Brown - Forbidden Fruit 1st Edition (signed)
Trevor Brown - Forbidden Fruit (signed)

And there's a few brand new books that will be added within the next few days!

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"Erotic and Fantasy Utopia" Now Available

Posted on: Jan 26, 2013

Just arrived, the first volume of "Sex Industry Archive of Treasured Images" (風俗資料館秘蔵画選集). Definitely a lighter theme than Vol 2 - "Hidden Pictures of Cruelty" - Vol 1 explores fantasy and surrealism with a little light bondage and spanking. Artwork is by Ran Akiyoshi (秋吉巒), and Aya Shijo (四条綾).

Click the pictures above for more photos and information

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Two Kenny Horie Photography Books

Posted on: Jan 12, 2013

A new photographer to AkaTako - Kenny Horie - has been featured in Talking Heads magazines several times. His dark photos will take you to different worlds ranging from post-apocalyptic futures, romantic walks in nature, or innocent fun at the playground.


"Beyond Ecstasy"	"Beyond Ecstasy"	"Taco Sacchan"	"Taco Sacchan"

Click for more photos of each book!

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New Bondage/Torture Book "Hidden Pictures of Cruelty"

Posted on: Dec 31, 2012

A wonderfully terrifying little book with artwork by three artists: Seiyo Usui, Takashi Shima, and Kazunori Kanze. There's a good reason the book is called "Hidden Pictures of Cruelty" - very definitely NSFW so view at your own risk!

More images when you view the item. Includes black and white and a few full color pages.

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New Edition of Medical Fun by Trevor Brown

Posted on: Dec 28, 2012

Both the regular and limited edition of Medical Fun have arrived! The regular edition is signed by Trevor Brown. The limited edition is signed and numbered edition of only 300 pieces.


Trevor Brown Medical Fun new	Trevor Brown Medical Fun new ltd ed

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Five New Talking Heads Magazines

Posted on: Dec 25, 2012

Just arrived to AkaTako are five new issues of Talking Heads magazine. Each one is focused on a specific theme and is full of photos and text in Japanese. Features on great artists like Tama, Hikari Shimoda, Kenny Horie, Kenichi Koyama, Atshushi Tani, Mari Shimizu and a whole lot more!


Talking Heads No. 48 Food and Eros	Talking Heads No. 49 Strange System	Talking Heads No. 50 The Body as Art Object	Talking Heads No. 51 Magical Imagination	Talking Heads No. 52 Child's Heart

Click the links above for additional photos of the inside pages.

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Tama's New Book Lost Garden

Posted on: Dec 6, 2012

The latest book by watercolor artist Tama has just arrived this morning! "Lost Garden" is almost twice the size of the "Under the Rose" or "Lidocaine Drop" books. Very nice to see her paintings in a little bit bigger size.

Additional photos will be added soon!

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Trevor Brown Jewelry

Posted on: Dec 3, 2012

AkaTako's first piece of Trevor Brown jewelry is now available for pre-order. The pendant is based on "Education" from the "My Alphabet" book and is sterling silver.

Trevor Brown Education Pendant on Display Card

The Education pendant is being manufactured now. Orders will ship after Christmas 2012.

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Holiday Shipping Special

Posted on: Nov 21, 2012

Starting at 12:01am(EST) on Thursday, November 22nd and ending at 11:59pm(EST) on Monday, November 26th!

All orders over $200 will have special shipping rates:

US orders will ship for FREE
International orders will ship for a flat rate of $10

This promotional offer will be calculated automatically during checkout - just enter your shipping/billing addresses as usual and click the "Calculate Shipping" button. Depending on your shipping address (US or International) you will be given the free or reduced flat rate.

Shipments will be sent out within 2-3 business days or less and will be shipped at the most economic speed. If you require your shipment to arrive by a particular date please contact AkaTako.net before placing your order. Packages will be insured at AkaTako.net's discretion. If you require your package to be insured please contact AkaTako.net before placing your order.

Promotional rates do not apply to previous purchases. Or future purchases. This is a limited time offer. Questions? Ask.

Click for more information onAkaTako.net's regular shipping policies.

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New Edition of Trevor Brown's "Medical Fun"

Posted on: Nov 8, 2012

To be released in the end of November, a brand new and expanded edition of Trevor Brown's "Medical Fun" book. There will be a regular edition and a special, limited edition of only 300 pieces. Available to pre-order now!


Medical Fun regular edition	Medical Fun limited edition

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New Book "Lost Garden" by Tama

Posted on: Oct 29, 2012

Now available on pre-order, Tama's latest book will be released on November 11th. After she signs books especially for AkaTako, they will be mailed to NY and then sent to you!


Tama "Lost Garden"	Tama "Lost Garden"	Tama "Lost Garden"

Click the images for more details and images!

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Special Order Toshio Saeki Chimushi Prints

Posted on: Oct 29, 2012

Also now available by special order are a total of 79 prints by Toshio Saeki. There are 75 prints from "Chimushi 1" or "Chimushi 2" plus 4 prints from "The Early Works". Each print is SIGNED. Most are dated, and some are numbered limited editions.


Chimushi prints #1-12	Chimushi prints #14-25	Chimushi prints #26-37	Chimushi prints #38-52


Chimushi prints #60-65	Chimushi prints #76-79	The Early Works prints

Click the images above for more detailed information, pricing, and to send an inquiry.

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Forty Seven Prints from Toshio Saeki's Akai Hako

Posted on: Oct 28, 2012

Now available by special order, rare prints that were published in 1972 with the "Akai Hako" book. Each print is SIGNED by Toshio Saeki and measures approximately 20.125" x 14.125" (51.2 x 36cm). Prices range from $60 to $300 each.


Akai Hako prints #1-12	Akai Hako prints #13-24	Akai Hako prints #25-36	Akai Hako prints #37-47

Click the images above for more detailed pictures and to send an inquiry about individual prints.

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Takato Yamamoto Necrophantasmagoria Has Arrived

Posted on: Oct 20, 2012

Just arrived are the new editions of Takato Yamamoto's "Necrophantasmagoria"! The limited edition of 500 is on the left and the regular edition is on the right. Not sure why, but these regular editions are unsigned. Signed copies of the regular edition will arrive end of next week.

Takato Yamamoto Necrophantasmagoria books

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Special Offer for a Pair of Trevor Brown Paintings

Posted on: Oct 15, 2012

The price has just been reduced for a special offer on two Trevor Brown paintings from the "Medical Fun" book. "Broken" and "Wet" are now available as a pair. Buying them together will save you $1000 on the price and will reduce the shipping cost too!

Click the image above and send an inquiry to receive a custom shipping quote.

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