ARAKI NOBUYOSHI - ROMANTIC PHOTOGRAPHY: MY ALICE

ARAKI NOBUYOSHI
Romantic Photography: My Alice

Published by Seirindo, 1981
Book size 27 x 19.3 x 2 cm
Pages 159 pages
Hardcover with a slipcase
First edition
Language Japanese
Good condition, the slipcase slightly damaged

This early edition from 1981 envelopes photographer Araki Nobuyoshi's trademark black and white photographs in an exquisite collection. Each photograph speaks for the relationship between him and the subject - giving the publication a storyline borrowed from his life. The book features images of nude portraits, bondage and railway stations.

Araki Nobuyoshi's work in contemporary photography is between art and pornography, Japan's one of the most controversial artists. His work has been presented all over Europe, most notably his solo exhibition in London in 2005.

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This early edition from 1981 envelops the black and white photographs of photographer Araki Nobuyoshi creating an exceptional collection. Each photograph speaks to the relationship between him and the subject - giving the publication a storyline borrowed from his life. The book features images of nude, bondage and train station portraits.

Araki Nobuyoshi's work in contemporary photography lies somewhere between art and pornography, one of Japan's most controversial artists. His work has been exhibited throughout Europe, including his solo exhibition in London in 2005.