The Japanese Box.
Gottingen, Germany and Paris, France: Steidl and Edition 7L, 2001. First edition thus. One of only 1500 copies. Features a text booklet with an essay by Akihito Yasumi in English and Japanese. A facsimile collection of 6 classic Japanese photography books. Includes all three Provoke books, Moriyama's "Bye, Bye Photography Dear/ Farewell Photography,' Araki's "Sentimental Journey," and Nakahira's "For a Language to Come." All six books are in fine condition in wrappers and in a very near fine black wood box that has some light rubbing/wear to the bottom. The rubberbands have decayed and are broken. A lovely set of these important books. Please note that this is a heavy and oversized book and will require extra shipping.
Item #209168
Price: $1,000.00