POST is an art bookstore specializing in international publications.
Since its opening in 2011, it has featured collections organized by publisher, introducing approximately 45 art book publishers to date.
The “POST in Kyoto” event, held for the first time since spring 2023, will feature around 100 titles of recently published art books and photography collections, focusing primarily on books sourced during a trip to Europe after a four-year absence. During the event, we will also showcase the latest releases from “Verlag der Buchhandlung Walther und Franz König,” a German publisher that has closely followed the development of contemporary art.
POST staff will be on-site for several days during the event to introduce the books. We invite you to take this opportunity to stop by and explore.
Verlag der Buchhandlung Walther und Franz König
Based in Cologne, Germany, the publisher specializes in art-related titles, releasing approximately 180 books annually. Founded in 1968 as Verlag der Gebr. König, Cologne-New York, they opened the bookstore “Buchhandlung Walther König” the following year, focusing on art, architecture, film, fashion, and photography.
The publisher has released numerous books by internationally renowned artists, including Gilbert & George, On Kawara, Martin Kippenberger, Christian Boltanski, Sol LeWitt, Lawrence Weiner, Gerhard Richter, and Wolfgang Tillmans. They also publish reprints of art history and classic artist books, as well as exhibition catalogs.
