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Place of Origin: Japanese
Art Deco by Victor Arwas, 1st Edition
By Harry N. Abrams
Located in Bradenton, FL
Art Deco by Victor Arwas, hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York in 1980. Printed and bound in Japan. 416 Illustrations, includ...
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Japanese Books
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Paper
Signed Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20 plus special book Nobuyoshi Araki Book Satchin and His Brother Mabo / 1stn in 1997
The works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book collectio...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Japanese Books
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Paper
1965 The Spectacle of Tokyo Olympics
Located in Bath, GB
A very scarce beautiful first edition volume commemorating the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, vividly illustrated in colour and monochrome throughout.
A very scarce first edition.
In ...
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1960s Vintage Japanese Books
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Paper
Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20 plus special book Nobuyoshi Araki Book Satchin and His Brother Mabo / 1stn in 1997
The works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book collectio...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Japanese Books
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Paper
Robert Mapplethorpe coffee table book, English & Japanese, softcover 1987
Located in View Park, CA
A rare vintage Robert Mapplethorpe coffee table book, Parco Vision Contemporary, softcover, 1987. Featuring text in Japanese and English and both color and black and white plates, in...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Books
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Paper, Plastic
Miniature Rooms, the Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago
Located in Bradenton, FL
Miniature Rooms, the Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago. Softcover book, published in 1984 by Abbeville Press. Printed in Japan, 168 pages.
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1980s Vintage Japanese Books
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Paper
Japanese Prints by Gabriele Fahr-Becker Taschen 1999
By Angelika Taschen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese Prints by Gabriele Fahr-Becker.
The major section of the book consists of the 139 reproductions, grouped by artist, each accompanied by a detailed, sensitive commentary. Street scenes, lovers’ trysts, festivals, portraits of courtesans and actors, landscapes and travelogues - these are the motifs of the ukiyo-e print. The dominant theme, however, is woman’s beauty, the grace of her posture and attitudes, and the decorative aesthetics of her flowing garments. Amongst the most celebrated of the artists featured here are Utamaro, with his beautiful courtesans and geishas; Sharaku, with his portraits of actors on the kabuki stage; Hokusai, with his landscapes, among them the "36 Views of Mount Fuji...
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Books
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Paper
Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Hardcover Book
Located in Bradenton, FL
Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, the Hermitage, Leningrad, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, and the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Hardcover book with dustjacket. ...
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1980s Vintage Japanese Books
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Paper
The Great Book of Currier & Ives' America
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Great Book of Currier & Ives' America by Walton Rawls. A huge hardcover with dustjacket coffee table book. First edition, published in 1979 by Abbeville Press of New York. Printe...
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1970s Vintage Japanese Books
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Paper
Antique Japanese Kusazoshi Book Edo Period, circa 1860
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Japanese Kusazoshibook Edo period, circa 1840
Woodblack print book
Book dimensions 176mm x 117mm
There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the photos....
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1860s Edo Antique Japanese Books
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Paper
William Brice, Notations 1982, Twelvetrees Press, First Edition
Located in New York, NY
William Brice, Notations 1982, printed and bound in Japan for Twelvetrees Press, First Edition. Hardcover with book box.
During 1982 William Brice completed a series of brilliantly ...
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20th Century Post-Modern Japanese Books
Materials
Paper, Linen
Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book Edo Period, circa 1833
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Japanese Oraimono book Edo period, circa 1833
Woodblock print book
Book dimensions: 260 mm x 180 mm
There are damages because it is...
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1830s Edo Antique Japanese Books
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Paper
Hidden-Unveiling Japanese Design, Nippon Design Center
By Nendo
Located in Tivoli, NY
Incredible catalog for a design show in Singapore in 2014 that was funded by JETRO and curated by nendo.
It adheres to an exhibition structure of three themes "Inside", "Before", an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Japanese Books
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Paper
Antique Fold-Out Illustrated Book, Japanese, Woodblock Print, Linen, Meiji, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fold-out illustrated book. A Japanese, woodblock print on linen concertina collection of full-colour scenes, dating to the Meiji period, circa 1900.
Striking when fully extended, with an abundance of fine detail to both sides
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order
Sheets of linen bound on a fine canvas with multiple concertina folds
Decorative bound cover to front and rear, the front accentuated with a red inset
Twelve pages per side host wonderful figural scenes in the woodblock print tradition
Each page in full colour, with vibrant hues and fine detail
Japanese characters adorn the left-hand edge of each scene, with a small boxout to top right
Can be read individually, or carefully extended to a length of 254cm (100'')
This is a delightful antique fold-out illustrated book, astonishing when fully extended to take in the quality and colour of each scene. Perfect for the collector of fine Japanese decorative arts...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Books
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Paper
Antique Japanese Buddhism Book Edo Period, circa 1867
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Japanese Buddhism book Edo period, circa 1867
Woodblack print book
Book dimensions: 226 mm x 159 mm
There are damages because it is an...
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1860s Edo Antique Japanese Books
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Paper
Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era, but details are unknown
Woodblack print book
Book dimensions 266 mm x 190 mm
There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the ph...
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1890s Edo Antique Japanese Books
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Paper
Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Japanese Samurai Manga book Edo period, circa 1840
Woodblack print book
Book dimensions: 224mm x 156 mm
There are damages becau...
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1840s Edo Antique Japanese Books
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Paper
Frank Lloyd Wright and the Art of Japan: The Architects Other Passion
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Frank Lloyd Wright and the Art of Japan: The Architects Other Passion by Julia Meech
Harry N. Abrams, 2001 - Architecture - 304 pages.
Renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright was an ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Japanese Books
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Paper
Impressionist Masterpieces by John House
Located in Bradenton, FL
Impressionist Masterpieces, National Gallery of Art, Washington by John House. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published in 1985 by Hugh Lau...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Books
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Paper
Mister Freedom, William Klein, 1st Edition, Korinsha Press, 1998
By William Klein
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Korinsha Press, Japan, 1998. Text in Japanese and with some English headings.
A brilliant Japanese photobook of stills, designs and behind the scenes images from William Klein's classic anti-imperialist superhero satire, 'Mister Freedom...
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1990s Post-Modern Japanese Books
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Paper
Antique Japanese Epic Novel Book Edo Period, circa 1820
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Japanese epic novel book Edo period, circa 1827
Woodblack print book
Book dimensions: 225 mm x 157 mm
There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the ph...
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1920s Edo Vintage Japanese Books
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Paper
Japan a History in Art, Book by Bradley Smith 1st Edition 1964
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japan; a history in art Book by Bradley Smith.
Bradley Smith, Robert Kimmel Smith Simon and Schuster,
Travel - 295 pages
1st edition 1st printing 1964.
Place Of Publication New York
Date Published 1964.
Binding Hardcover
Presents the history and cultural heritage of Japan through twenty...
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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Japanese Books
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Paper
Norman Rockwell’s People by Susan E. Meyer
Located in Bradenton, FL
Norman Rockwell’s People by Susan E. Meyer. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published in 1981 by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., of New York. Printed and bound in Japan, 242 pa...
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1980s Vintage Japanese Books
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Paper
Large Collectible Art Book “Michelangelo: The Complete Sculpture”, 1982
Located in View Park, CA
An absolutely sublime collectible coffee table book: « Michelangelo: The Complete Sculpture. » Printed and bound in Japan by Abrams, 1982. With text by Frederick Hartt (though the bo...
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1980s Vintage Japanese Books
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Paper
Masterpieces from the Sanso Collection Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Masterpieces from the sanso collection: Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker and Doris Drucker.
Hardcover catalogue Book.
Text in English and Japanese.
Luxe edition.
For over 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japonisme Japanese Books
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Paper
Kimono as Art The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota by Dale Carolyn Gluckman, Hollis
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota.
Edited by Dale Carolyn Gluckman, Hollis Goodall.
160 pages, Hardcover book.
First published November 27, 2008
Large beautiful hardcover coffee t...
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Early 2000s Japanese Books
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Paper
Ten Sen Men, Issey Miyake, 1990
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
Ten sen men - Issey Miyake
Published by Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art, 1990
First edition.
A Beautifully photographed and printed catalogue Published in 1990 to ac...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Japanese Books
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Paper
Antique Japanese History Book Meiji Era, circa 1878
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Japanese History book Meiji era, circa 1878
Woodblock print book
Book dimensions: 182 mm x 121 mm
There are damages because it is antique i...
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1870s Meiji Antique Japanese Books
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Paper
The Very Small Home Japanese Ideas for Living Well in Limited Space 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Very Small Home: Japanese Ideas for Living Well in Limited Space Azby Brown and Kengo Kuma. Kodansha International Ltd - Kodansha America Inc, 2005. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. The Very Small Home is a book that surveys the creative design innovations of small houses in Japan. Eighteen recently built and unusual houses, from ultramodern to Japanese rustic...
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Early 2000s Japanese Books
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Paper
Shinjuku Plus - Daido Moriyama - Signed 1st Edition, Getsuyosha, 2006
By Daido Moriyama 1
Located in London, GB
Signed First Edition, published by Getsuyosha, Japan, 2006. signed at Front Endpaper by Daido Moriyama.
Signed at the first endpaper by Daido Moriyama, and in the classic ‘bunko’ fo...
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Early 2000s Japanese Books
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Paper
"Pucci - A Renaissance in Fashion" 1st Edition
Located in Hanover, MA
"Pucci - A Renaissance in Fashion" by Shirley Kennedy, 1st edition, printed in Japan in 1991. All excellent near perfect condition. Cloth cover. First white page...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Books
Araki by Araki: The Photographer's Personal Selection - 1st Ed., Kodansha, 2003
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Kodansha International, Japan, 2003.
A record of the career of Nobuyoshi Araki, photomaniac and permanent enfant terrible of the Japanese art world. Publ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Japanese Books
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Paper
Memoirs of a Geisha A Portrait of the Film By Peggy Mulloy 2005 Hardcover Book
By David James
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Memoirs of a Geisha A Portrait of the film by Peggy Mulloy · 2005 hardcover book.
By David James (Photographs by), Peggy Mulloy (Text by), Rob Marshall (Introduction by), Arthur Gol...
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Books
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Paper
Hunter of Light: 1965-2003 - Daido Moriyama - 1st Edition, Shimane Art, 2003
By Daido Moriyama 1
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Shimane Art Museum, Japan, 2003.
Published to accompany the retrospective exhibition of the same name and drawing together some of the most important ima...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Books
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Paper
Light & Shadow - Daido Moriyama - Signed 1st Edition, Kodansha, 2009
By Daido Moriyama 1
Located in London, GB
Signed First Edition, published by Kodansha, Japan, 2009.
Signed by Daido Moriyama at the title page, this small ‘bunko’ format photobook, with its original Obi strip, is a beautifu...
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Early 2000s Japanese Books
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Paper
Ancient Japan Hardcover Art Book by Richard J. Pearson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ancient Japan Hardcover book – October 1, 1992 by Richard J. Pearson
This is a beautiful large coffee table Art and Photography book.
Black cloth over boards with gilt lettering on...
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20th Century Tribal Japanese Books
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Paper
Daido Moriyama, Takuno 'Signed'
By Daido Moriyama 1
Located in London, GB
Slipcased, signed first edition, published by Sokyu-Sha, 2005. Signed by Moriyama at front free endpaper.
A beautifully designed visual record of Daido Moriyama’s 1987 visit to a sm...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Books
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Paper
Osaka Plus - Daido Moriyama - Signed 1st Edition, Getsuyosha, 2007
By Daido Moriyama 1
Located in London, GB
Signed First Edition, published by Getsuyosha, Japan, 2007. Signed at Front Endpaper by Daido Moriyama.
A small but densely filled brilliant photobook from the master of street phot...
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Early 2000s Japanese Books
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Paper
"Japanese Print Its Evolution and Essence" Book by Muneshige Narazaki
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Japanese print: its evolution and essence
Book by Muneshige Narazaki.
"In this book the author attempts to place the Japanese print in a very broad historical setting. He has str...
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1970s Arts and Crafts Vintage Japanese Books
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Paper
Eikoh Hosoe Kamaitachi Book
By Eikoh Hosoe
Located in London, GB
Published by Aperture, 2009
A groundbreaking book and a Classic of Japanese photography, known for pushing the boundaries of traditional photography, Hosoe recaptures some of the...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Books
Jean Michel-Basquiat, King for a Decade, 1997 Book
By Taka Kawachi
Located in London, GB
Published by Korinsha Press, 1997.
“Since I was 17, I thought I might be a star”.
This book couples a look into Basquiat's art and life, through a series of interviews with his...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Japanese Books
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Paper
Christopher Doyle, Tamaki Ogawa 1997 Book
By Christopher Doyle
Located in London, GB
Published by Rockin’ on, 1996.
Photographer Christopher Doyle captures a series of photographs of the Japanese model and actress Tamaki Ogawa, in what the publisher describes as ‘a unique blend of art, fashion and photography.’ A beautifully bound book Japanese book...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Books
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Paper
Moriyama, Shinjuku, Araki - Daido Moriyama, Nobuyoshi Araki - 1st Edition, 2005
By Motoaki Hori
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Heibonsha Limited, Japan, 2005.
Two of the most celebrated Japanese photographers, Nobuyoshi Araki who says “I do battle erotically”, and Daido Moriyama ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Books
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Paper
Kyonen - Nobuyoshi Araki - 1st Edition, AaT Room & Eyesencia, 2002
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Aat Room, 2002.
A photo-diary collection of Araki’s works created over the course of 2001. Digitally dated, full bleed black and white images in typical ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Books
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Paper
Jibun-Jya-Nai-Hito, Masafumi Sanai
By Masafumi Sanai
Located in London, GB
First edition, paperback, published by Metalogue Corp. Japan, 1999
There is something unexplainably inviting about this publication, tall pages with small, print size photographs. Many of these face each other as twins, two shots of the same moment, and build a body of dreamlike, softly focused car window photographs...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Books
Robert Frank - Flower Is
By Robert Frank
Located in New York, NY
Flower Is… “is one of Frank’s great books (which means it is one of the greatest of photobooks), demonstrating magisterially, as he himself says in the boo...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Books
Christine Furuya-Gössler: Mémoires, 1978- 1985 - Seiichi Furuya - 1st, 1997
By Christine Furuya Gossler 1
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Korinsha, Japan, 1997.
Christine Furuya-Gössler: Mémoires, 1978–1985 is the third and most comprehensive of Seiichi Furuya’s elegies to his late wife. P...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Books
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Paper
Keiko Nomura, Deep South Book, 1999
By Keiko Nomura
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Little More, 1999.
Keiko Nomura's photo book 'Deep South' reflect the artists roots in Okinawa and has attracted critical acc...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Books
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