SAEKI, Shinryo - Aisatsu

"In Japanese, 'Aisatsu' means 'greetings' and the book presents itself quite boldly.
The cover and binding of the book is all bright red and white, colors which have a specific meaning In Japanese culture: life and death.
This motif is reflected throughout the book, not only through images with strong red and white elements, but also the juxtaposition of
images dealing with these themes. A baby crawls through a house on one page, while a funeral procession walks by on the next.

Perhaps it's because he is a monk that he's able to think so clearly, and at times almost humorously, about these questions.
Shinryo SAEKI shows a light, human touch in dealing with these heavy topics. The color photos in are a refreshing look at life and death in Japan.
This book contains a text by Shihoko Iida." (publisher's note, © akaaka-sha, 2009)