For more than fifteen years now, ever since the beginning of my Hyakunin Isshu series (the Hundred Poets prints), my printmaking work has been supported by subscriptions. I never sell through galleries or dealers, nor do I sell prints one-by-one. In addition to these 'heresies', my prints have never carried - and will never carry - edition numbers.

Why do I do things this way? It is a bit of a long story, and some time ago I prepared a couple of 'conversations' that tried to explain my thoughts.

• '... On Editions ...'
• '... On Subscriptions ...'

 

Note: These Albums were made during the five years from 1999~2003, and are no longer available.
This 'subscription' page remains here for historical interest ...

 

Subscriptions

If you are interested in the idea of owning some of these beautiful prints, I hope you will consider subscribing to one of these albums. All subscriptions are for a 'one-album' term - you will receive ten prints and their accompanying 'essays' (along with an LP-size case in which to store everything).

Here's how it works:

Subscriptions work just the same way as all my other series:

1. You let me know you wish to subscribe. I will of course also need the address to which you wish me to send the prints.
2. I will reply with information on making payment, etc. (see below). Once I have the first payment, I will send the first print to you along with the case. Each print is held in a folder that carries a small essay related to the print (in Japanese and English) and a protective interleaf sheet. These folders are punched to fit into the album cover, where they are held in place by tied cords.

3. About a month later, I will send the next print, already packaged in its folder. You will need to untie the cords and insert the folder in the album. An invoice will be included, and you make payment for this print. (You will have a page on my on-line accounts system, where you can see outstanding items, and click-through to pay them, should you wish to pay that way.)
4. This continues month-by-month until the album becomes complete with the arrival of the tenth and final print, at which point your subscription is 'finished' (Although you may of course wish to continue with another album ... :-) )

Notes:

• Subscriptions can start anytime; my software keeps track of which collector is due to get which print each month. You start whenever you wish, and go month-by-month until your set is complete.
• Subscriptions may be for multiple albums simultaneously. A number of collectors are doing 'two at a time' or 'three at a time' in order to 'catch up' with me ...
• These albums are also available for outright purchase.

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