Thought you might be interested in that topic.  Emailed an old friend of mine after I dug up an album from a band he was in a while ago.  Found out that he is helping publish a book, so I wanted to give him a shameless plug.  So go buy his book, I know I will.  They also have a blog talking about the process of publishing the book.  Interesting stuff here.

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Chin Music Press Inc. announces the release of Kuhaku &
ther Accounts of Japan, a collection of essays and artwork
that takes an unblinking look at life in Japan. Kuhaku will
be available at select bookstores in the US and Japan and
online at Chin Music’s website (www.chinmusicpress.com)
for ?29.50 from the end of August.

Kuhaku consists of 24 essays, two works of fiction, dozens
of pages of artwork and a unique glossary of Japanese
terms that provides readers with opinionated, personal
and often humorous insights. The collection includes
works from 24 talented writers and artists on topics as varied
as taking out the garbage to cheating on your spouse.