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Quantities are limited, so please check it out soon.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tom-thomson","title":"Tom Thomson \/ Silence and Storm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTom Thomson\u003cbr\u003eThe Silence and the Storm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst published in 1977 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Canadian artist Tom Thomson, \"Tom Thomson: The Silence and the Storm\" is a collection of works that pays tribute to his legendary and mysterious life, famously followed by his untimely death in a canoeing accident.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNow reprinted with a new binding, this reprint includes more than 25 previously unpublished paintings and a new introduction. Co-authors Canadian painter Harold Towne and art historian David P. Silcox were early associates of Thomson and the Group of Seven, and they recognize him as a masterful artist without cultural pretensions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThomson's masterpieces are faithfully reproduced, with over 80 of his famous oil sketches presented at the same size as the originals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e[Title] Tom Thomson: The\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSilence and the Storm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e[Publisher: Publisher] Collins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e[Publication date: Published] 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e[Number of pages: Pages] 272 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e[Size] Approx. 27.1 x 33.5 x 2.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e[Format] Hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e[Language] English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e[Title reading] -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e[Authors\/Editors] David Silcox\/Author, Harold Town\/Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e[ISBN] 1443442348\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e[Condition] Used Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e[Accessories: Attachment] None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e[Books featured] None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e[Exhibition] None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTom Thomson (1877 - 1917, Canada)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThomas John Thomson, known as Tom Thomson, was a Canadian illustrator and painter who was part of a group of Canadian landscape painters that would go on to form the Group of Seven, but died in an accident in 1917 at the age of 39.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom Thomson \/ トム・トムソン","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42547283361834,"sku":"","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/product-3314654.jpg?v=1774421779"},{"product_id":"aoudoudenzen","title":"200 years after the death of Aodo Denzen: The creative trajectory of a Western-style painter in the Edo period","description":"\u003cp\u003e Aoudou Denzen (1748-1822), a Western-style painter of the late Edo period, was born in Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture. He mastered the copperplate etching technique at the age of 47 and became active under the patronage of Matsudaira Sadanobu, the lord of Shirakawa Domain. \u003cbr\u003eHe produced Japan's first copperplate anatomical illustration, \"Ihanteiko Naizo Copperplate Engraving,\" and the Edo shogunate's first world map, \"Shindai Bankoku Zenzu.\" He was also highly acclaimed for his hand-painted oil paintings, such as his Edo Famous Places series, which incorporated Western painting techniques, and the Important Cultural Property \"Mount Asama Screen.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The exhibition, the first retrospective to be held in the Tokyo metropolitan area in 17 years, was highly praised.\u003cbr\u003e This is the official catalogue of the exhibition which reexamined Aodo Denzen's artistic career by displaying around 250 works, including around 140 copperplate prints, original drawings, works by contemporary artists, Western prints and works by his disciples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e [Title] 200 years after his death: Aodo Denzen, a Western-style painter of the Edo period and his creative trajectory\u003cbr\u003e Aodo Denzen : a western-style painter of the Edo period, the trajectory of his creativity\u003cbr\u003e [Publisher] Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art, Chiba City Museum of Art, Tokyo Shimbun [Publication date] 2022\u003cbr\u003e [Number of pages: 305 pages] [Size: Approximately 29 x 23 x 2.5 cm \u003cbr\u003e[Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e [Title reading: Title reading] 200 years of the blue-green dynasty: The miracle of Edo's literary and artistic traditions [Authors\/Editors]\u003cbr\u003e [ISBN]\u003cbr\u003e [Condition] Used Very Good\u003cbr\u003e [Attachment] Exhibition catalog, tickets, flyers, newsletter [Books featured] To be confirmed [Exhibition] Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art, Chiba City Museum of Art (2022)\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccma-net.jp\/exhibitions\/special\/23-1-13-2-26\/\" title=\"没後200年　亜欧堂田善　江戸の洋風画家・創造の軌跡 | 企画展 | 千葉市美術館\" aria-label=\"Visit a webpage about 没後200年　亜欧堂田善　江戸の洋風画家・創造の軌跡 | 企画展 | 千葉市美術館\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ccma-net.jp\/exhibitions\/special\/23-1-13-2-26\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"あおうどうでんぜん｜亜欧堂田善 \/ AODO Denzen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42581623799850,"sku":"","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/200-1886448.png?v=1774421833"},{"product_id":"shinjuku_guntoudenden","title":"Katsumi Watanabe: The Tale of Shinjuku Thieves","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\"Shinjuku Guntoden Den\" (Yagenbra Selection) is a photo collection by photographer Katsumi Watanabe. It contains vivid photographs of young people, underground culture, and outlaws in Shinjuku in the 1960s and 1970s. It reflects the heat and chaos of a tumultuous era, and is an important book in the history of Japanese street snaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Title] Shinjuku Gunto Den Den\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Publisher] \u003cspan\u003eFilm Art Co., Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Publication date: Published] 2019\u003cbr\u003e [Number of pages: Pages] 222 pages \u003cbr\u003e[Size: Approximately 21 x 15 x 3.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e [Format] Softcover\u003cbr\u003e [Title reading] Shinjuku Guntodenden \u003cbr\u003e[Authors\/Editors] Kohei Sugiura\/Book design\u003cbr\u003e[ISBN]\u003cbr\u003e[Condition] Used, good condition, cover faded\u003cbr\u003e[Attachment] None \u003cbr\u003e[Books featured] Checking \u003cbr\u003e[Exhibition] None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatsumi Watanabe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"わたなべかつみ｜渡辺克巳 \/ WATANABE Katsumi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42613974466602,"sku":null,"price":6600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/product-7948131.jpg?v=1774421893"},{"product_id":"soundssoundssounds","title":"The sound I was born with","description":"\u003cp\u003eKondo Toshinori, a world-renowned jazz trumpeter, weaves the world of sounds from his hometown, which he grew up listening to, into words. The illustrations are by Western-style painter Chinai Kyosuke. Chinai has established a unique painting style using acrylic paint on Japanese paper, and is known for his innovative expressions that transcend the boundaries between Japanese and Western painting. Chinai's dynamic and artistic drawings add color to Kondo's words of sound, creating a magnificent competition between sound and art that will resonate with children's hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e From the heartbeat inside the mother's womb, to the everyday sounds of the outside world, to the baby's first cry, each sound weaves together the miracle of the birth of life. Through sound, you can experience the warmth of life, the joy of becoming a parent, and the excitement of a new family member being born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e [Title] The sound that gave me birth\u003cbr\u003e [Publisher] Fukuinkan Shoten\u003cbr\u003e [Date of publication] March 2007\u003cbr\u003e [Number of pages] 28 pages\u003cbr\u003e [Size] Approx. 29.3 x 30.7 x 0.8 cm, 604 g\u003cbr\u003e [Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e [Title reading] I'm a cute guy\u003cbr\u003e [Authors\/Editors] Tonori Kondo\/Text, Kyosuke Chinai\/Illustrations\u003cbr\u003e [ISBN] 978-4-8340-2260-5\u003cbr\u003e [Condition] Used, average condition (minor stains on top): Used Good\u003cbr\u003e [Accessories] Cover\u003cbr\u003e [Featured books]\u003cbr\u003e [Related Exhibitions]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eToshinori Kondo\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Born in Hashihamacho, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture in 1948. He began playing the trumpet in the brass band club at junior high school, and was a classmate of fellow band member Kyosuke Chinai until he graduated from Imabari Nishi High School. He began performing professionally while attending Kyoto University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e After graduating from university in 1972, he moved to Tokyo with the aim of becoming a free jazz musician. In 1978, he moved to the United States, living in New York's Lower East Side and beginning touring and performing with numerous musicians. By 1983, the year his eldest son was born, he had recorded 121 live shows around the world, earning him international acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In 1984, he returned to Tokyo and formed the band IMA with other Japanese musicians. He began his \"International Music Activity\" activities, broadcasting his music from Tokyo to the world. While touring the world with the band every year, he also engaged in a wide range of activities, including music for television and film, appearing in television, film and commercials, and publishing books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In 1993, he disbanded the IMA band and established a new musical base in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. That same year, he launched his \"Blowing the Earth\" series, beginning with a performance in Israel's Negev Desert. He continued his journey, improvising on the electric trumpet in the natural wonders of the world, from the Andes in Peru, to Ladakh in the Himalayas, to McKinley in Alaska, to Kudaka Island in Okinawa, and to Uno in Mie Prefecture. In 2001, at the invitation of the 14th Dalai Lama, he produced the \"International Peace Music Festival Hiroshima 2001,\" a concert themed on peace and the environment, at Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island. In 2005, to mark the 60th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, he launched the \"PIKADON project\" with Seitaro Kuroda, Nobuyoshi Araki, Tadao Ando, ​​and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKyosuke Chinai\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e He was born in 1948 in Namikata, Namikata-cho, Ochi-gun, Ehime Prefecture (now Imabari City), as the youngest of six siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Even before he started school, he was a child who loved to read and look at picture books and draw. He wanted to join the art club at Kitago Junior High School and paint oil paintings, but gave up because all the club members were female students. At the time, he was dazzled when Kondo Toshinori was elected student council president and gave orders at morning assemblies, and when he saw Kondo practicing the trumpet alone on the beach, he envied his \"youthful dedication.\" He joined the art club at Imabari Nishi High School and aimed to become a painter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e While studying at Tokyo University of the Arts, he won the Honorable Mention Award at the Shell Art Award Exhibition (1971), and the theme of the competition, \"Contemporary Expression of Japanese Beauty in the Modern Age,\" became a major theme in his own paintings. For several years before and after graduating from graduate school, he hit a wall in his art and stopped creating. He went on a study tour of ancient art in Europe and several reporting trips to Tibet. During these trips, he reaffirmed the high standard of \"Japanese beauty\" and resumed his work, using the dignity of \"Buddhist paintings\" as his model. He also traveled to the Kingdom of Bhutan in search of the origins of Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e He has received numerous painting awards, including first, second, and special prizes at the Figaro Exhibition at the Japan-France Contemporary Art Exhibition, second place at the Bibliothèque des Arts Prize (1978-1981), an honorable mention at the Tokyo Central Museum of Art Oil Painting Grand Prize Exhibition (1987), the Grand Prize at the Drawing Grand Prize Exhibition (1985), the Liquitex Prize at the 1st Liquitex Biennale (1986), a special prize at the Yasui Prize Exhibition (1987), an excellence award at the Young Japanese Artists Exhibition (1988), and an honorable mention at the Yasui Prize Exhibition (1990). He has also held numerous solo exhibitions both in Japan and abroad, receiving high praise, including in Tokyo and New York. 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Written in Japanese, this book is a great way to learn about McGilley.\u003cbr\u003e Because it is written in both Japanese and English, it is recommended for those who want to thoroughly analyze the characters and works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Title] Ryan McGinley Exhibition: BODY LOUD!\u003cbr\u003e [Publisher] Tokyo Opera City Cultural Foundation\u003cbr\u003e [Publication Date] April 16, 2016 (First Edition, First Printing)\u003cbr\u003e [Number of pages] 112 pages\u003cbr\u003e [Size] Approximately \u003cspan\u003e26.6 x 25.0 x 1.2 cm, 0.52 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Format] Softcover\u003cbr\u003e [Title Reading] Ryan McGinnerty - Body Loud!\u003cbr\u003e [Author(s), Editor(s), etc.] Motoaki Hori\/Editor and Contributor, Yuki Sayama\/Editor, Ivan Vartanian\/Contributor, Takashi Honma\/Contributor, Yoshinori Takamura (CRAFTIVE)\/Book Design\u003cbr\u003e [Printing] Nippon Photo Printing Communication\u003cbr\u003e [ISBN] None\u003cbr\u003e [Condition] Used \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e[6] Above average to average (cover is half-yellowed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e [Accessories] None\u003cbr\u003e [Published in]\u003cbr\u003e [Related Exhibition] 2016, Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery (Hatsudai)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Ryan McGinley (born 1977)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Born in New Jersey, USA, in 1977.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e She studied graphic design at Parsons School of Design in New York, and after graduating, she gained attention for her works that captured the raw reality of young people's lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In the pre-social media era, he self-published a photo book titled \"The Kids Are Alright\" (a private edition) featuring his friends as subjects. This photo book became a hot topic in the art world and caught the eye of a curator at the Whitney Museum in New York, which greatly advanced his career.\u003cbr\u003e In 2003, at the age of 25, he held a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of Art, becoming the youngest person ever to do so. He instantly gained recognition as a rising star and one of America's leading photographers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e His work is characterized by his skillful use of light and nature, capturing the free and energetic moments of youth. In 2007, he was selected as the \"Outstanding Young Photographer\" by the International Center of Photography, and in recent years he has also been active in the fields of portrait and fashion photography. 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Widner \/ Text, Yoshihiro Tanemura \/ Text, Genpei Akasegawa \/ Text\u003cbr\u003e [Printing] Mitsumura Printing \/ Printing, Tsunehiko Shinki \/ Printing Director\u003cbr\u003e [ISBN]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"412\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e4-09-681241-2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Condition] Used \u003cb\u003e[5\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e] Fair\u003c\/b\u003e (Slight yellowing on spine, slight staining on top edge, slight tear on case, slight wear on obi)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e [Accessories] Slipcase\u003cbr\u003e [Published in]\u003cbr\u003e [Related Exhibitions]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Kikai Hiroomi (1945-2020)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"47\"\u003e Born on March 18, 1948, in Sakawa City, Yamagata Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e After graduating from high school in 1963, I worked as a staff member for Yamagata Prefecture, and then studied philosophy at the Faculty of Literature, Hosei University.\u003cbr\u003e He continued to take photographs while changing jobs, and became a freelancer in 1984.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 1987, he published the portrait photo collection \"Portraits of Kings\" featuring people in Asakusa, and the following year he won the Japan Photographic Society Newcomer Award and the 13th Ina Nobuo Award.\u003cbr\u003e In 2004, he won the 23rd Dōmon Ken Prize for \" \u003cspan class=\"reg\"\u003ePERSONA\u003c\/span\u003e \" (published by Sōshi-sha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e He passed away in Tokyo on October 19, 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"47\"\u003e He is known as a photographer who continued to ask \"What is humanity?\" throughout his life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"きかいひろお｜鬼海弘雄 \/ KIKAI Hiroo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43665021403178,"sku":null,"price":6700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/product-9597912.jpg?v=1774421652"},{"product_id":"monet-catalogue-raisonne-werkverzeichnis-daniel-wildenstein","title":"(English, French, German) Catalogue Raisonné of the Complete Works of Claude Monet (Complete Set of 4 Volumes)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"240\" data-start=\"88\"\u003eThe definitive catalogue raisonné (complete catalogue of works) covering the entire oeuvre of Claude Monet (1840–1926).\u003cbr\u003e Based on meticulous research by art historian Daniel Wildenstein, this book features approximately 2,000 oil paintings from Monet's lifetime, organized chronologically and by theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"360\" data-start=\"242\"\u003e This large, deluxe book, published by TASCHEN under the supervision of the Wildenstein Foundation, consists of four volumes (each over 500 pages). It is complete with a wealth of color illustrations, detailed production data, exhibition histories, and bibliographies, making it one of the most important sources for Impressionist research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"448\" data-start=\"362\"\u003e Monet's signature subjects, such as landscapes, water lilies, cathedrals, and haystacks, are reproduced in high-resolution images, providing a bird's-eye view of the evolution of his artistic career. The authenticity and provenance of the works have also been thoroughly verified.\u003cbr\u003e Complete set of 4 volumes. 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From then on, he continued to paint series such as \"Haystacks,\" \"Rouen Cathedral,\" and \"Water Lilies,\" depicting the same motif at different times and seasons, with the theme of the changes in light and atmosphere throughout his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"346\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e In his later years, he established a home and garden in Giverny, where he repeatedly painted water lilies floating in ponds and arched bridges. His late masterpiece, Water Lilies, which took on an abstract quality, had a major influence on 20th-century painting.\u003cbr\u003e As a symbol of Impressionism, he was a painter who established the starting point of modern painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e \u0026lt; Related Figures \u0026gt;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claude MONET \/ クロード・モネ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43826613485610,"sku":null,"price":31000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/4-5003899.jpg?v=1774421664"},{"product_id":"idea_tomi-ungerer","title":"Idea Special Edition Tomi Ungerer","description":"\u003cp\u003e A special issue on Tomi Ungerer published by Seibundo Shinkosha in 1967.\u003cbr\u003e This book, compiled as part of the IDEA special edition series, sheds light on Ungerer's cynical and dark side. It includes a wide range of works, from his signature works \"Kriktor\" and \"Underground Sketchbook\" to his ironic portrait series of politicians and socialites, his work for advertising and picture books, and three-dimensional works such as toys and montages.\u003cbr\u003e There are many valuable illustrations, including portraits of him in his younger days and strange objects made from everyday items.\u003cbr\u003e The illustrations are mostly in black and white, with some color pages. \u003cbr\u003eAt the end of the book is \"A Conversation with Tomi Ungerer\" by Nishio Tadahisa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Title] Idea Special Edition Tomi Ungerer 1967 Seibundo Shinkosha\u003cbr\u003e [Publisher] Seibundo Shinkosha\u003cbr\u003e [Date of publication] March 20, 1967\u003cbr\u003e [Number of pages] 120 pages\u003cbr\u003e [Size] 223*298*10mm, approx. 465g\u003cbr\u003e [Format] Softcover\u003cbr\u003e [Language] Japanese\u003cbr\u003e [Title reading] Ideas by Tomi Ungerer\u003cbr\u003e [Authors\/Editors] Tomi Ungerer\/Author, Tadahisa Nishio\/Editor\u003cbr\u003e [Printing] Dai Nippon Printing\/Text printing\u003cbr\u003e [ISBN] None\u003cbr\u003e [Condition] Used [3] Below average (damage to spine, missing parts, repaired, front and back covers folded, aging on three sides)\u003cbr\u003e [Accessories] None\u003cbr\u003e [Books featured] None\u003cbr\u003e [Related Exhibitions] None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"184\"\u003e Jean-Thomas Ungerer \/ Tomi Ungerer (November 28, 1931 – February 9, 2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"184\"\u003e Born in Strasbourg, Alsace, France in 1931. 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It features black and white portraits of approximately 80 people working in various professions across Japan, including building demolition workers, shoemakers, bus guides, tattoo artists, and auto mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"317\" data-start=\"162\"\u003eA distinctive feature of this book lies in the words accompanying the photographs. Alongside details about their careers, incomes, and feelings about their jobs, answers to casual questions like \"What did you have for breakfast this morning?\" are included, subtly outlining the contours of each person's life. Hashiguchi's approach, which views subjects not as special beings but as \"just a person in that place at that time,\" is consistent throughout both the photographs and the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"432\" data-start=\"319\"\u003eBy portraying people engaged in professions that rarely appear on the surface of media, along with the accumulation of their environments and time, the book visualizes the countless activities that support our society. It is a powerful document that conveys the reality of work and life while staying close to individual lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"489\" data-start=\"434\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e*This book is a \u003cstrong\u003ediscarded library book\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the cover has been \u003cstrong\u003elaminated (booker specification)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please be aware of this in advance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"489\" data-start=\"434\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Title] Shoku 1991-1995 WORK\u003cbr\u003e[Publisher] Media Factory\u003cbr\u003e[Date of Publication] June 22, 1996 (First Edition)\u003cbr\u003e[Number of Pages] 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e[Size] Approx. 320*300*17mm \/ 1,373g\u003cbr\u003e[Format] Softcover\u003cbr\u003e[Language] Japanese, English\u003cbr\u003e[Title Reading] SHOKU\u003cbr\u003e[Author\/Editor] \u0026nbsp;George Hashiguchi\/Author, Taichi Yamada\/Commentary\u003cbr\u003e[Printing] Mitsumura Printing\/Printing and Binding\u003cbr\u003e[ISBN] \u003cspan\u003e9784889913873\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Condition] Used \u003cstrong\u003eDiscarded Library Book\u003c\/strong\u003e 【1】Has flaws (cover laminated\/booker specification, stamp on colophon, light tanning on three sides)\u003cbr\u003e[Accessories] None\u003cbr\u003e[Featured In] -\u003cbr\u003e[Related Exhibitions] -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeorge Hashiguchi (born 1949)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn March 25, 1949, in Kagoshima Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDropped out of Aoyama Photography School.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1981, he received the 18th Taiyo Award for \"Gaze,\" which photographed young people in the city.\u003cbr\u003eHis works are broadly divided into documentaries such as \"We Can't Stay Anywhere,\" which captures young people in cities around the world, and life-work series focusing on Japanese people. 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