Kiseido Publishing Company has issued a cautionary note to the Go community, signaling an imminent price hike on their Go books and Go sets.
“With the holiday season upon us,” says Richard Bozulich, “now is a good time to take advantage of our current prices to purchase the Go books and traditional Go set you might have always wanted. Next year we will be forced to raise our prices because of drastic increases in shipping costs and the limited availability of the materials used to make traditional go equipment.”
Highlighting the latest additions to their catalogue, Kiseido showcased three publications Bozulich says “should be in every serious go player's library.” Shibano Toramaru's "Fuseki Revolution" and "Joseki Revolution" delve into the transformative impact of AI on the game, while John Power's "Essential Go Proverbs" serves as a crucial guide. Detailed descriptions of these publications can be found on Kiseido's website here. For those seeking a comprehensive list of Kiseido's go books, the collection is available here.
In addition to literature, Kiseido unveiled discounted offerings on premium Go equipment, including shell and slate stones, Kaya table boards (6.0cm thick), and Keyaki Go bowls, available with complimentary shipping. Detailed information on these discounts is accessible here.
Bozulich also introduced Go World Online, a platform housing a series of informative articles centered on various aspects of Go. With 15 articles currently available and new content scheduled weekly, enthusiasts can explore this free resource here.