Take Ivy by T. Hayashida

Limited Edition, 2006

Mint Condition with Obi

This is an exceptionally rare second edition of the cult photobook “Take Ivy” published by Hachette Fujingaho, Tokyo in 2006 in a limited edition that sold out in 1 day. Originally published in 1965, “Take Ivy” was virtually unknown until it was discovered by Japanese bloggers. The book has taken on cult status in the U.S. and Japan and is almost impossible to find. During the early 1960’s, Hayashida visited each of the Ivy League colleges and documented the fashion style of the era. He captured the “preppy style” perfectly. Over 4 decades have passed and the “prep” lifestyle images in “Take Ivy” have become the standard for “preppy fashion” in Japan and around the world.

Containing over 140 photographs in black&white and color, the book measures approximately 10” x 7.5” and is bound in red cloth boards with each of the crests of the Ivy League Schools printed on the front cover and comes with a photographically illustrated dust jacket and OBI. The book, dust jacket, and Obi are in MINT condition. This is a great opportunity to own a remarkably scarce title in PRISTINE condition.

Photographs of the dust jacket, obi, book cover and numerous photographs contained in the book appear below. Please note that although the photographs appear digitized as thumbnails, they are viewable in the photo viewer by running your mouse over the thumbnail. You can also click on the thumbnail to open a separate window where the picture is viewable as a slideshow.