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Upcoming Launch 'KHOI LIANG IE designer + interior architect + networker' & exhibition at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam 14|05|26 - 18|10|26

Upcoming Launch 'KHOI LIANG IE designer + interior architect + networker' & exhibition at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam 14|05|26 - 18|10|26

First monograph on Khoi Liang Ie's work since 1986. In cooperation with the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam parallel to the exhibition Kho Liang Ie – Mid-Century Modernist. The publication will be released as two separate Dutch and English editions this spring.

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Upcoming launch 'PI DE BRUIJN architect. His work and life as described by Hans Ibelings'

Upcoming launch 'PI DE BRUIJN architect. His work and life as described by Hans Ibelings'

Pi de Bruijn’s career spans one third of the twentieth century and a quarter of the twenty-first century. This richly illustrated book documents his life and work during a period in which Dutch architecture, cities and society underwent enormous changes. From war to abundance, through good times and bad. Available from 16 April 2026.

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January notes - A new year!

January notes - A new year!

With the new year now unfolding, team Jap Sam Books would like to wish you a bright and inspiring 2026.

This year, a whole series of new books will be published. We look forward to meeting you at book presentations and book fairs in the Netherlands and abroad.

We start with the launch of Temporary Terrain. Marie Reintjes, followed by two book presentations of As One. Lex ter Braak, and lastly the closing event of Activating Common Ground, highlighting the publication Re-Thinking Re-Use, published by Jap Sam Books.

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Crowdfunding retrospective Anouk Griffioen

Crowdfunding retrospective Anouk Griffioen

'An overview of almost 25 years on my ladder and between the weeds in the city'

Together with artist Anouk Griffioen, we will be launching a retrospective of her work later this year. To be able to fund this project, Anouk created a special series of original drawings titled De Grote Ronde (the big round).

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