Self, Life, Death - B/W Print

Nobuyoshi, Araki

Code: 2222

ISBN: 9780714846132

Publisher: Phaidon Press

New Print First Edition, Signed by the photographer

Price: £1147

Out of stock

Untitled (1997) Silver gelatin print Sheet size: 405 x 509 mm, 16 x 20 inches Image size: 378 x 473 mm, 14 7/8 x 18 5/8 inches Printed in 2005 in an edition of 100 plus 5 artist's proofs All copies signed and numbered by Araki on verso ISBN: 0 7148 4613 9 Nobuyoshi Araki: Self, Life, Death Collector's Edition Price does not include shipping which is extra and charged at cost. This major publication provides the most comprehensive overview yet of Araki's prolific 40-year career. Araki's key series of works are included alongside many rare and previously unpublished photographs. Featuring an interview and essays by writers from Japan and Europe, this book examines Araki from a broad range of perspectives and gives a cultural context to his work. Also included is a large selection of Araki's writings, translated into English for the first time, as well as complete illustrated and annotated bibliography of his own books. Reflecting Araki's principle of 'I-photography', the book is divided into three sections that follow the main recurring themes in his work: Self, Life and Death. A special luxury edition handbound and limited to 100 copies - Each copy individually signed and numbered by Araki - Texts throughout printed on different sized, pre-dyed, various coloured stock - Handbound in Japanese silk and presented in a slipcase accompanied by a unique print folder also covered in Japanese silk. Binding Custom Cloth-Bound Extent 720 pp Illustrations c. 400 col, 800 b&w illus. Size 311 x 228 x 82 mm, 12 1/4 x 8 7/8 x 3 1/2 inches Print Folder 425 x 530 mm, 16 1/2 x 20 7/8 inches