"The Road of Hermes" published in 1997 as the world's first "Hermès" corporate history. A new edition of "The Road of Hermes" will be published on March 10th, adding stories from then on to the present. Keiko Takemiya, the manga artist who worked on the first edition, took the pen again and drew a new 63 pages.

"The Road of Hermès", which depicts the history of Hermès from 1837 to 160 years, is a medium in which Jean-Louis Dumas, the president at that time, widely conveys the history and values of Hermès to the general public. Focusing on manga, the concept started. Keiko Takemiya, a manga artist who enjoys horseback riding and has a deep knowledge of horse body and equestrian, has a white arrow.

© 2021 Keiko TAKEMIYA

The new edition focuses on three events since 1997. The first is an episode about "Ginza Maison" by architect Renzo Piano, which was completed in 2001. It describes how the "Ginza Maison", which illuminates the city of Ginza beautifully with numerous glass blocks, was born and completed.

© 2021 Keiko TAKEMIYA

© 2021 Keiko TAKEMIYA

The second is the history of the Hermès-sponsored equestrian show jumping competition "So Hermes", and the third is the story behind the birth of the "petit h" series, a product that combines functionality and playfulness. Is revealed. This year's annual theme is "Hermes Odyssey". Like an epic, the new edition of "The Road of Hermès" has a beautiful and realistic depiction of the footprints of history spun based on careful coverage and a huge amount of materials.

■ New edition "The Road of Hermes"
Author: Keiko Takemiya
Publishing: Chuokoron-Shinsha
Release date: March 10, 2021 (Wednesday) * Scheduled to be distributed online from the same day
Stores: Available at bookstores nationwide and some Hermes boutiques
Price: 1600 yen (excluding tax)