The Japanese photobook (shashinshū) is more than a mere collection of prints; it is considered an original object of art
At auctions in Paris and New York, a specific copy of Daido Moriyama’s "Kariudo" (The Hunter) sold for over $25,000. Kikuji Kawada’s "Chizu" (The Map), a stunning 1965 ode to the atomic dome in Hiroshima, became a grail item, pushing $10,000 for a pristine copy. japanese photobook
Rinko Kawauchi: Represents a more contemporary poetic style, capturing the "marvelous in daily lives" in works like Illuminance. Resources for Collectors The Japanese photobook (shashinshū) is more than a
• "Record" – Daido Moriyama (raw energy) • "Illuminance" – Rinko Kawauchi (soft transcendence) • "The Banquet" – Nobuyoshi Araki (provocative poetry) 000. Kikuji Kawada’s "Chizu" (The Map)
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