Mihoncho Honten - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Mihoncho Honten. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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Colorplan “The Future of Paper”
A forest made of paper in 55 shades will be exhibited to celebrate the release of the newest shades of UK-born paper Colorplan. [Related Event] Online Seminar ‘A Search for Colour’ Date and Time:...More »
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Japan Typography Almanac 2020 Exhibition
An exhibition of the best of 1689 works from around the country and selected by the Japan Typography Association. More »
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Mermaid Wave
Artworks on Takeo’s Mermaid-brand paper. More »
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New Year’s Cards from 100 Creators Vol. 15
This exhibition, which has become an annual event, is now in its fifteenth year. Early in the New Year, on exhibit are 100 New Year’s greeting cards from creators. The show is being held at three venues...More »
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The 65th New York Type Directors Club Exhibition
The best in typography as selected from New York-based Type Directors Club. Experience typography from all over the world through the power and detail of graphic design, the weight and texture of packaging,...More »
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Book Design Kaleidoscope
Presenting more than 200 book cover designs by the Society of Publishing Arts.More »
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Applied Typography 2019
Presenting winners of the 2019 applied typography contest in the Grand Prix, Student, and Best Work categories. These works chosen from 1,508 submissions demonstrate what is current in typography. More »
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The Takeo Poster Collection Best Selection 11 – Dawn of Constructive Posters
Focuses on posters from 1900 to the 1930s, exploring how poster design developed in the midst of the torrential changes of the Industrial Revolution and avant-garde art movement. The exhibition is being...More »
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New Year’s Cards From 100 Creators Vol. 14
This exhibition of New Year’s greeting cards combining paper and design with messages from their artists will also be held at Mihoncho galleries in Yodoyobashi (Osaka) and Fukuoka.More »
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New Printing
An exhibition exploring the potential of colored paper in cross-overs of photography, design, and printing.More »
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Fresh Arrival
Presenting 16 new products and re-issued brands from Takeo Fine Paper.More »
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”Applied Typography 28 / The 64th N.Y. Tdc” Exhibition
In collaboration with the New York Type Directors Club (N.Y. TDC), the Japan Typography Association is holding an exhibition to showcase the best work from Japan and overseas of this year from Applied...More »
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60 Years of the Takeo Desk Diary
Sixty years have passed since the first Takeo Desk Diary was first made in 1958, for the calendar year 1959. Many creators have invested their time and skill in it over the years during a period that corresponds...More »
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The Shape of Paper 2
Following up on a 2015 exhibition on the same theme, in this exhibition three groups of young architects explore the shapes and forms paper can take. Experience the new possibilities of paper.More »
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Phenomenon: Plateless Printing Combined with Fine Paper
Exploring the new possibilities of paper realized through combinations of fine paper and rapidly progressing plateless digital printing technology such as UV inkjets, digital hot plates, and laser cutters....More »
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Pakection! PB All Around the World
This is an exhibition by pakection!, a group of package designers in the Kansai region of Japan. Envisaging a private brand that they would like to see lined up on supermarket shelves in cities throughout...More »
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The 63rd N.Y. TDC Exhibition
The exhibitions presenting this year’s works have been organized through an alliance between the Japan Typography Association and the New York Type Directors Club. The Applied Typography 27 exhibition...More »
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Applied Typography 27
The exhibitions presenting this year’s works have been organized through an alliance between the Japan Typography Association and the New York Type Directors Club. This Applied Typography 27 exhibition...More »
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Takeo Poster Collection - Best Selection 10 - Josef Müller-Brockmann: Seriously Playful and Playfully Serious
This is the tenth installment in the Takeo Poster Collection Best Selection series. It will present a special selection of posters by renowned Swiss graphic designer Josef Müller-Brockmann (1914-1996)....More »
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New Year’s Cards From 100 Creators Vol. 12
This exhibition has become an annual New Year’s event. To wish you a Happy New Year, we exhibit 100 New Year’s greetings cards we received from creators this year. Each uses paper and design in his or...More »
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Leathac & Mermaid — A History of Embossing and Felt Marking
Leathac and Mermaid are leading fine papers that have developed together alongside Japanese design. It was fifty years ago that Leathac 66, an embossed paper with the feel of calfskin, went on sale in...More »
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A Literary Labyrinth – Curious Tales of Books
Enjoy a literary labyrinth of book design and fine paper at this exhibition showcasing a compilation of ten stories about books by as many mystery, sci-fi, and fantasy authors. Published by the official...More »
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Sagan Ga
Sagan Ga is a new product in the Takeo Emboss Order System (T-EOS) series, which enables combinations of texture and color that produce a rich variety of aesthetic expression. With art direction from design...More »
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Shine, paper! Shine! Exploring Silver Nanoparticle Ink and the Future of Paper
New technologies and ideas are changing the potential of materials, and the integration of paper, leading-edge technology, and design is sure to be fruitful. Takeo, AgIC, and Hakuhodo have launched a new...More »
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62nd NYC Typography Directors Club
Unveiling the recommended works selected by Japan Typography Association and the NY Typography Directors Club through an international open call. Here visitors may encounter the power and detail of graphic...More »
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The Applied Typography 26/ The 62nd N.Y. TDC Exhibition
The exhibitions presenting this year’s works have been organized through an alliance between the Japan Typography Association and the New York Type Directors Club. The Applied Typography 26 exhibition...More »
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New Year’s Cards from 100 Creators vol.11
A letterbox full of new year greetings from 100 creators, combining their expressions with material and design for the New Year’s Cards.More »
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TypingScapes—Letterheads after Modernism
Exhibition of letterheads produced by designers at the forefront of modern design around the world. These letterheads are part of the invaluable collection built up by sculptor and designer Takenobu Igarashi...More »
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The Shape of Paper: Rolling, Stacking, Stretching
Three architects explore new possibilities for paper and present their ideas for its use in architecture and products in a follow-up to the 2013 exhibition “Handmade Structures.” The new “Shape of Paper”...More »
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Asian Creative Awards vol.1
- Media: Graphics - Illustration - Painting - Drawing - Photography - Sculpture - Product - Crafts - Ceramics - Party
- 2015-08-07 - 2015-09-04
With 3000 submissions from over 20 countries, here the winners and specially nominated works of the Asian Creative Awards are unveiled in a celebration of the next generation of artistic talent. More »
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Ryuji + Hajime Watanabe + Haruki Kodama “The Path of the Wind”
This exhibition welcoming the worldwide hair and beauty artist Ryuji and the photographers Hajime Watanabe and Haruki Kodama presents the light and soft high-quality fine papers Airus and Fuukou. More »
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61st New York Type Directors Club Exhibition
With an international open call this exhibition features leading works in typography and editorial design, showcasing the power and detail of graphic work.More »
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Japan Typography 2015 Exhibition
In a tie up between the Japan Typography Association and the New York Type Directors Club a selection of leading typography is introduced from around Japan and internationally. [Related Event] Special...More »
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Takeo Poster Collection - Best Selection 09
Presenting a collection of posters from the iconic West coast music venue of Fillmore, produced by the shrewd promoter Bill Graham(1931-1991), with his flamboyant psychedelic syle filled with originality....More »
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New Years Cards from 100 Creators Vol. 10
Publically exhibiting the New Year messages and designs of 100 creatives. More »
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Vent Nouveau x 15 Photographers
15 leading Japanese artists join in an exhibition celebrating 2o years of Vent Nouveau. [Related Event] Talk Event Date: December 17(Wed) 18:30-20:00 Speakers: Katsumi Kumakura,Takashi Okimoto, Hideki...More »
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Japanese Typography - A 50 Year Record
Celebrating 50 years of the Japan Typography Association with a reflection upon the developments of typography in Japan and its impact upon graphic design. [Related Events] Special Talk 1 “50 Years...More »
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Breathing Origami— Paper and Technology
Origami is an amusement familiar to all Japanese children, but has ties to skills widely used in mathematics, engineering, and medicine. This exhibition introduces ten types of origami and the cutting-edge...More »
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Mihoncho Honten Collection
Displaying samples of paper, bamboo, and other new products. More »
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10th Takeo Prize
The Takeo Award is an initiative established as part of the commemorations of 100 years of Takeo Co. Ltd. offering support to those opening up new visions within the field of visual communication, with...More »
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60th New York Type Directors Club Exhibition
Organized by the Japan Typography Association with the support of the New York Type Directors Club, this exhibition features outstanding works of applied typography from designers around the world.More »
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Japan Typography 2014 Exhibition
The Japan Typography Association and the New York Type Directors Club introduce winners of this year’s annual contest, including grand prix and best work prize winners chosen from among domestic and international...More »
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The Power of Bookmaking
This acclaimed exhibition of original book covers made by members of the Society of Publishing Arts boldly enters new territory. Thirty-nine new kinds of books based on eight bookbinding concepts developed...More »
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New Year Cards from 100 Creators
Designers and artists connected to the venue display their unique Japanese New Year cards with special messages.More »
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Paper and Construction— Handmade Structures
Directed by architectural journalist Takashi Nakasaki, this exhibition presents creations by builders, architects, and engineers that demonstrate the new wonders and possibilities of paper. Venue: Mihoncho...More »
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Forest of Genealogical Trees: Appreciating Trees, People, and Knowledge
Trees, a prototype for human thought, have been used as a way of organizing and understanding information since ancient times. This exhibition presents more than 50 old and new genealogical trees and works...More »
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“Fresh Arrival 2013”
Showcasing the latest goods from paper maker Takeo, with a whole range of paper based materials.More »
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“Black Box Project”
This project started by Iggesund, manufacturer of high-grade “Invercote” paperboard, challenges seven teams of the world’s top designers to demonstrate their creativity by making their own 210-milimeter...More »
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Tamotsu Yagi “Paper and Graphic Design”
Los Angeles based graphic designer Tamotsu Yagi presents a range of work featured in the 2011 publication “The Graphic Eye of Tamotsu Yagi”, along with his own paper print collection.More »
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Boxes that are made
Features packaging design from five designers.More »
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Creating: Japan's Omiyage
100 package designers present "omiyage" inspired by materials from famous gifts and products over all of Japan's 47 prefectures.More »
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Nengajo New Year Cards from 100 Designers
This regular New Year exhibition showcases Nengajo cards from 100 different Mihoncho Honten designers.More »
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"Books as Presents" Exhibition
Showcases a selection of books that make perfect presents for the festive season.More »
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"Graphic Design in the Electronic Age 2" Exhibition
On display are works from the "new wave" of graphic design as seen in the work of Skolos & Wedell (Boston), Rick Valicenti (Chicago), and Jean-Benoit Levy (San Francisco).More »
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Bookbinding and Illustration Exhibition
Outstanding books selected by bookbinders and illustrators by the Society of Publishing Arts.More »
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"Fresh Arrival" Exhibition
Features various color printings.More »
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"Paper and Digital Fabrication" Exhibition
This exhibition showcases a vision of the world in which both paper and digital fabrication are interwoven with each other.More »
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"Typologic 2012" Exhibition
Second installment of a "typologic" event that examines the state of typography today. See website for details on related events.More »
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58th New York Type Directors Club Exhibition
On display are outstanding and prizewinning works from all over the world submitted to the 58th edition of the New York Type Directors Club.More »
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"Japan Typography Annual 2012" Exhibition
Grand Prix winner and other top works from the Japan Typography Annual 2012.More »
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"9th Takeo Prize Exhibition"
This exhibition features prizewinning books and publications released in 2010–2011.More »
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Hiromu Hara Exhibition
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"New Year Cards from 100 Creators" Exhibition
This New Year exhibition was started in 2006, and sees designers and artists connected to the venue display their unique Nengajo Japanese New Year cards.More »
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"Book Covers You Can Feel" Exhibition
Features 68 Japanese book cover artists' work that showcase the best kind of fun books.More »
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"Takeo Paper Show 2011 Books" Exhibition
Centered on Mihoncho Honten as the main venue, this event explores the possibilities of paper and books at bookstores and galleries throughout Tokyo. See website for more details.More »
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"Gift Box" Exhibition
This exhibition commemorates the launch of a new type of paper to be used for packaging, featuring "gift boxes" by 7 groups of leading contemporary designers. More »
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"The Search 2 Feel the Paper" Exhibition
This series of "The Search" exhibitions features experiments in using printing technology by young designers to create a variety of expressions. This second installment has the theme of "Feel the Paper"...More »
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"Japan Typography 2011" Exhibition
This year's Japan Typography almanac saw 1,472 entries from Japan and overseas, and this exhibition displays around 250 top works, including the winners of the Grand Prix and Best Work.More »
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"The 57th New York Type Directors Club Exhibition"
This exhibition features all 208 works chosen from among 1500 entries from 30 countries for the 57th edition of the New York Type Directors Club.More »
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"The Shape of Celebration" Exhibition
On display are works by 102 package designers that explore new forms of communicating joy and celebration.More »
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"New Year Cards by 100 Creators Vol. 6" Exhibition
This first exhibition for 2011 showcases a selection of New Year greeting cards received from 100 creators in various fields.More »
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"Christmas Gift Packaging" Exhibition
Gift packaging by 10 creators, produced in collaboration with Takeo.More »
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"Binding Osamu Tezuka" Exhibition
Original book covers designed by professional book binders from the Society of Publishing Arts. On display are covers inspired by visuals from the works of Osamu Tezuka. Special talk: "Osamu Tezuka...More »
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"Mr. and Mrs." Exhibition
On display are Mr. B and Mrs B, both of which are types of rough-gloss paper.More »
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"Vannubo Paper" Exhibition
On display are "Vannubo" (rough gloss) paper samples featuring 5 different patterns that make the most of the original feel and texture of the paper while ensuring high quality printing.More »
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"5th Understanding Fine Paper" Exhibition
Fine quality paper is distinguished by its variety of textures and colors. This exhibition introduces viewers to the unique features of various types of fine paper and how to use them in the most effective...More »
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"Mihoncho Honten Collection" Exhibition
On display at this exhibition is a selection of fine paper from the Mermaid, Saber and Pumice series. Product samples and notebooks will also be on show.More »
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The 56th New York Type Directors Club Exhibition
Organized by the Japan Typography Association with the support of the New York Type Directors Club, this exhibition features outstanding works of applied typography from designers around the world.More »
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2010 Japan Typography Annual Exhibition
Organized by the Japan Typography Association with the support of the New York Type Directors Club, this exhibition features outstanding works of applied typography from designers around the world.More »
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"Fresh Arrival Takeo Paper Show 2010" Exhibition
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"The Takeo Poster Collection Best Selection 07" Exhibition
This exhibition focuses on the graphic designs of successors of the Swiss school of typography after the revolution in printing technology and desktop publishing in the mid 1980s. On display are works...More »
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"New Year's Cards by 100 Creators" Exhibition
On view are both public and private new year's cards by 100 creators.More »
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"Mihoncho Honten Collection" Exhibition
On display are a variety of illustrated books and catalogs that use fine, high-quality papers like the "rough gloss" series.More »
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"Fine Paper" Exhibition
This is the fourth year that this "Fine Paper" exhibition is being held. This edition features paper with particularly distinctive qualities. Many types of high-grade paper are made by pulping materials...More »
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"Super Heads' Review" Exhibition
Screening of "Super Heads" videos for the Takeo Paper Show 2009, featuring 30 Japanese and foreign speakers on the current state of the paper industry, its possibilities, and the future of making things,...More »
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Mihoncho Flagship Store Collection
This permanent exhibition showcases product samples from the "First Vintage" series of finely crafted Takeo paper, with their rough texture, natural colors and antique feel. Also on display are new products...More »
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"Takeo Poster Collection: Best Collection 06" Exhibition
This exhibition showcases works from the Takeo poster collection and best collection, displayed at the art museum of Tama Art University in the fall of 2007. This show, the second half of the "Polish Masters...More »
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"New Year's Cards by 100 Creators" Exhibition vol. 4
The first exhibition of 2009 at Mihoncho Honten features a large array of New Year's cards by talented creators. This year's exhibition is the 4th time it is being held.More »
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Permanent Exhibition: Mihoncho Honten Collection
Mihoncho Honten maintains a collection of well-designed product samples that make use of the unique characteristics of different type of high-grade paper. This exhibition features pieces that incorporate...More »
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"Neo Japan Style Package" Exhibition
This exhibition, started in 2005, attempts to seek out new possibilities in package design. This year is the fourth time it is being held, featuring designers from 8 corporations that tackle and reinterpret...More »