Mariko Mori Book

The Soul Never Dies
Mariko Mori
SP07B / Blind Emboss
SP08B / Blind Deboss
SP10 / Screen Print
SP14C / Tape Binding
SP15A / Box Engineering
AP06 / Hand Finished

'The Soul Never Dies' is a limited-edition book commissioned by Juxta Press in homage to the multidisciplinary artist Mariko Mori. A work of art focused around ‘light’, this piece uses no ink on the cover, but is instead covered with blind-embossed images and writings, and housed in a precious clamshell box.

The book uses the tape-binding technique, with pearly fabric tape, embellished with micro-glitter and with screen printing on the spine. Made with soft Japanese paper, the cover showcases a three-dimensional blind-embossed circular pattern, a signature design of Mori. The concept of ‘light’ is further expressed by the paper's transparency —enhanced by the heat of the embossing press— while inside is printed with soft pastel hues, and inserts of translucent sheets delicately imprinted with a silver Pantone. 'The Soul Never Dies' is a tactile and visual journey, offering a glimpse into the ethereal world of Mariko Mori's artistry.

The 'Soul Never Dies' project required an exceptional level of precision and artistry. Every aspect of the book mirrored our dedication to capturing the essence of Mariko Mori's art. With the artist overseeing the manufacturing process, we can all attest to our immense satisfaction with the delightful result created by Made[LAB].

Juxta Press