Hi guys,
I recently came across this book:
Master Modeler: Creating the Tamiya Style (Hardcover)

http://www.amazon.com/Master-Modeler-Creating-Tamiya-Style/dp/4770028512/ref=sr_11_1/103-1932910-2469459?ie=UTF8&qid=1181526462&sr=11-1

I found it really interesting, it is written by Shunsaku Tamiya, the president of Tamiya Inc. and is about the history of the company and his role in it. Gives an insight into the evolution and philosophy of the tamiya business. And for me, it possibly explains the somewhat 'headscratching' model releases that we currently see from Tamiya.

I'm still halfway into the book but I've enjoyed every page so far!

cheers,
sonny