[Ryuichi Sakamoto]The legendary masterpiece “Long Phone Call” featuring a conversation with Yuji Takahashi is being republished. Pre-orders start today!

The book “Long Phone Call” was first published in 1984 by Ryuichi Sakamoto’s publishing company, Honhondo, and is a collection of conversations between composer and pianist Yuji Takahashi and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
The topics discussed during their lengthy phone call were wide-ranging, going beyond the boundaries of music and art, and many of the words that came out of their light-hearted conversation were very thought-provoking.
In fact, this book, including its “long phone call” technique, has influenced many artists, and now that it is out of print, it has come to be called a legendary classic.
On August 30th of this year, “Long Phone Call” will be republished as the second release from the book label “Sakamoto Books,” following the book “Sakamoto Books.”
Reservations start today, Friday, July 5th.
Reservations can be made on the “Sakamoto Books” page on Value Books or at bookstores nationwide.

“Long Phone Call” by Yuji Takahashi and Ryuichi Sakamoto
Design Nippon Design Center Irobe Design Institute
Published by Sakamoto Books General Incorporated Association
Published by Value Books Publishing
Price: 3,080 yen (tax included)
Release date: Friday, August 30, 2024

[Value Books Pre-order Bonus]
A memorable photo of Ishigaki Island and an original sticker from the reprint of “Long Phone Call”

If you pre-order “Long Phone Call” on the “Sakamoto Books” page on Value Books, you will receive a special pre-order bonus: a rare photograph of the production of “Long Phone Call” on Ishigaki Island, discovered during the reprinting process, and an original sticker from the reprinted version of “Long Phone Call.”

To pre-order “Long Phone Call” at Value Books, click here:
https://www.valuebooks.jp/bp/VS0058950724

*The bonus will be sent together with the book.
*The bonus is only available to purchases made through Value Books pre-orders.
*One bonus photo and sticker will be included with each book.
*There are 6 types of photos. They will be included at random. You cannot choose the photo.


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In addition, a tribute to “Long Phone Call” will be aired this weekend on Sunday, July 7th at 10pm.
The radio program “RADIO SAKAMOTO extension “Long Phone Call”” will be aired on J-WAVE!

As an extension of J-WAVE’s “RADIO SAKAMOTO,” on which Ryuichi Sakamoto served as the host from 2003 to 2023, it has been decided that a special program titled “J-WAVE SELECTION RADIO SAKAMOTO extension “Long Phone Call” will be broadcast, paying tribute to the book “Long Phone Call,” which contains a “long phone call” between Ryuichi Sakamoto and Yuji Takahashi.
To coincide with the relaunch of “Long Phone Call,” the show also featured a regular appearance on the audition corner of “RADIO SAKAMOTO,” and a talk show featuring tabla player U-zhaan, whose talent was quickly recognized by Ryuichi Sakamoto, who also substituted for him.
At the 77th Cannes Film Festival, we will be bringing you a long phone call with director Yamanaka Yoko, who won the FIPRESCI Prize for “The Namibian Desert” (released September 6th).
When director Yamanaka’s “Amico” was released, Ryuichi Sakamoto asked U-zhaan to help promote it, and U-zhaan even ended up tearing tickets at the cinema. What kind of conversation will these two have?
Amid the hustle and bustle of these chaotic times, please listen to this ordinary, yet special, long phone call between two people.

[Program Overview]
Broadcasting station: J-WAVE (81.3FM)
Program name: J-WAVE SELECTION RADIO SAKAMOTO extension “Long Phone Call”
Broadcast date and time: July 7th (Sun) 22:00-22:54
Cast: U-zhaan (Tabla player), Yoko Yamanaka (Film director)