Omizuao (Pillow)

Yamamoto, Masao

Code: 2189

ISBN: 9781590050583

Publisher: Nazraeli Press

New Hardcover First Edition

Price: £100

Out of stock

Omizuao (Pillow) Published by Nazraeli Press 2004 1-59005-058-4 Limited Edition of just 1000 in a Wooden Box. Presented in the tradional Japanese format this is stunningly beautiful. A pillow book is a traditional Japanese book format which stems, as the name implies, from the fact that it is kept underneath one's pillow. In modern times it has become associated exclusively with erotica, but needn't be Yamamoto has seamlessly woven female nude studies in with landscapes, flowers, and the ephemera of an attentive life that has garnered him much praise in his native Japan and abroad. The New York Times has written of his work, [Yamamoto's images] show how wondrous black-and-white photography can be and are a refreshing throwback to a time when photographs were not treated as precious commodities. Yamamoto's previous publications, A Box of Ku and Nakazora have won Best Book of the Year from photo-eye. Omizuao is an accordion fold book that can be read on both sides and measures 14 feet in length when fully opened. It is hand bound in two clear-lacquered hardwood covers and presented in a matching wooden box. It is printed in an edition of just 1000 copies that is now sold out. Masao Yamamoto's work is included in prominent public and private collections throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. All of his publications have sold out quickly I have a just couple left in stock. [Yamamoto's images] show how wondrous black-and-white photography can be and are a refreshing throwback to a time when photographs were not treated as precious commodities. The New York Times. ISBN 1-59005-058-4