The rise of digital books has led to massive changes for the printed word. So when you pick up a physical book in a store, its cover is designed to appeal through texture and even fragrance. From a book designer who works on a hundred books a year, to a manga artist focused on cover art and illustrations, and an artisan who inherited the techniques of watoji, a traditional binding technique that flourished in the Edo period. Book design transcends the written word to speak to our souls – join us as we find out more.