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"The photo book 'Showa 35' contains photographs which were taken in the year 1960 or Showa 35. The Showa period in the Japanese calendrical system represents the reign of Emperor Hirohito which lasted for 65 years 1926-1989. The images display a variety of subjects, from demonstrations and burning houses to jazz concerts and playing children." (© M, 2015)
In the Press
"A beautiful production featuring Japanese folds and some excellent printing make this a very desirable book for all fans of Japanese photography and photobooks." (© Martin Amis)
About Japanese photographer, Hajime SAWATARI (b.1940, in Tokyo)
Photo books by Hajime SAWATARI
- Book design
- Hitari MACHIGUCHI
- Format
- Slipcased linen bound HC (japanese binding, no dust jacket, as issued), 22 x 29,5 cm., 88 pp., b/w & some color ills., English details, Ltd. to 1,000 numbered copies