MORIYAMA DAIDO — 1999 FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER
This is a 1999 first edition hardcover of “Visions of Japan”, a photo book by Daido Moriyama (森山大道), published by Korinsha Press (光琳社) as part of their Visions of Japan series. The book collects 76 black-and-white photographs Moriyama took in Paris, bound in a vivid magenta hardcover with a close-up lip photograph inset on the front board.
The volume includes a critical essay by Toshiharu Ito (伊藤俊治), edited by Hisako Motoo (本尾久子), with art direction by Kaoru Kasai (葛西薫) and design by Yoko Inoue (井上庸子). This copy is the book itself; no dust jacket is included.
Author: Daido Moriyama
Publisher: Korinsha Press, Japan (1999, first edition)
Size (approx.): 20.2 cm × 20.7 cm, 110 pages
Format: Hardcover, no dust jacket
ISBN: 4-7713-2808-0
76 black-and-white photographs of Paris by Daido Moriyama • 1999 first edition hardcover • Part of the Korinsha Press Visions of Japan series • Critical essay by Toshiharu Ito • Art direction by Kaoru Kasai • Genuine vintage Japanese photo book
Used, good condition. The hardcover boards show light shelf wear with mild rubbing, and there is a small split at the top of the spine. No dust jacket is included. Interior pages are clean with no markings.
A genuine first-edition Moriyama photo book of his Paris work — a strong addition to any Japanese photography collection.