Michio Hoshino: Grizzly Mother and Cubs

Michio HoshinoGrizzly Mother and CubsWeeks Hardcover Book

This cover prominently showcases a piece by nature photographer Michio Hoshino (1952 - 1996), famous for his photographs of wildlife and everyday life in Alaska. The photograph features a Grizzly bear mother and her cubs.

In the photograph, the mother and her cubs stand on their hind legs, looking carefully at something in the distance. It’s a very charming scene, seeing the cub chewing on grass gently resting his hands against his mother’s back.

Hoshino spent many nights sleeping in tents when he was photographing wildlife like bears and caribou. It was because of his tenacity and persistence that he was able to capture such gentle expressions amid the great, unforgiving wilderness.

The glossy finish of the cover allows users to feel as if they’re carrying around a photography collection.

The book interior is a forest green to evoke the deep expanses of a forest, and includes a print of Michio Hoshino’s signature.

Included with the Hobonichi Techo Weeks is a clear, adhesive pocket you can affix to the inside of your cover, and a mini version of the Hobonichi Japan Railway Map 2018, which condenses maps of Japan’s major city railway maps into a single fold-out paper.

*A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Japanese animal rescue shelter Rencontrer Mignon.

About Michio Hoshino

Photographer born 1952 in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture.
Entered the Keio University Faculty of Economics and joined the Exploration Club.
Spent a summer living together with an Eskimo family in Shishmaref, Alaska in 1973.
After graduating, spent two years as an apprentice to top nature photographer Kojo Tanaka.
In 1978, entered the University of Alaska's College of Natural Sciences.
Killed by a brown bear while on assignment in Kamchatka, Russia in 1996.
Received the 15th Kimura Ihei Award in for his photography.
Ranked as a Special Prize Winner by the Photographic Society of Japan.
Published the essay book “The Traveling Tree” and photography collection books such as “Arctic Odyssey: A Distant Northern Memory.”

<Official Michio Hoshino Website>

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Specifications

Overview

Size: W: 96 x H: 188 x T: 8 mm / W: 3.8" x H: 7.4" x T: 0.3"
*Specifications may vary slightly
Weight: Approx. 130 g
Main material: Paper

Contents (April Start Version)

Pages: 240 pages
Binding: Stitch-binding
Paper Type: Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
Graph Paper Size: 3.55 mm
Yearly Calendar: 2017, 2018, 2019
Yearly Index: Apr. 2018 - Mar. 2019 (2 pages)
Monthly Calendar: Mar. 2018 - Apr. 2019 (28 pages)
Weekly Quotes: One per week (Japanese)
Weekly Calendar: Feb. 26, 2018 - Mar. 31, 2019 (114 pages)
*All weekly pages include quotes
Graph Paper: 74 pages
Informational Pages: My 100 / Solar Terms / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Emergency Preparedness / Age Table / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Contact Book / Personal Notes
Listed Information: Week numbers / Rokuyo (Traditional Japanese calendar) / Solar terms (Japanese) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (weekly pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)

Contents (January Start Version)

Pages: 240 pages
Binding: Stitch-binding
Paper Type: Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
Graph Paper Size: 3.55 mm
Yearly Calendar: 2017, 2018, 2019
Yearly Index: Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2018 (2 pages)
Monthly Calendar: Dec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (32 pages)
Weekly Quotes: One per week (Japanese)
Weekly Calendar: Nov. 27, 2017 - Jan. 6, 2019 (116 pages)
*All weekly pages include quotes
Graph Paper: 68 pages
Informational Pages: My 100 / Solar Terms / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Emergency Preparedness / Age Table / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Contact Book / Personal Notes
Listed Information: Week numbers / Rokuyo (Traditional Japanese calendar) / Solar terms (Japanese) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (weekly pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)

Please Read Before You Buy

In order to provide you with the most satisfaction for your product, we've compiled a list of warnings, potential issues, and tips to keep in mind for this particular product. Please be sure to read this information carefully before placing your order.

Test fountain pens before regular use: The Hobonichi Techo's Tomoe River paper is designed to prevent bleed-through, but some fountain pens and water-based ink pens are not compatible with this paper. When switching to a new pen, we recommend testing the pen somewhere in the book, such as the back memo pages, to see if the ink bleeds through or takes an especially long time to dry.
Keep away from moisture and humidity: This cover uses paper products, so please keep it away from moisture and humidity as it may result in distortion or tears.
Not for use with Clear Cover: The PP coated surface of this cover makes it incompatible with the PVC plastic Clear Cover. The products may become warped or stuck together, which would also make it difficult to open and close the book.
Cover corners are slightly bumpy: The corners of the cover contain light traces of press marks and lumps. This is an unavoidable part of the manufacturing process.
Color may vary slightly based on viewing screen: The color of the product may be slightly different in actuality than compared to how it appeared on a computer or smartphone screen.

Staff List

Photographer: Styled Images: Kimiko Kaburaki / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist: Megumi Nishimori
Model: Kaede Tanabe