Japanese media has long been celebrated for its uniquely graphic visual language. Think of Takashi Murakami’s colorful “superflat” flowers, or the bright, bold storytelling of manga.

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Fracture: Japanese Graphic Design 1875-1975, by Ian Lynam. 447 pages, SET MARGINS, Nonfiction.