Lyu Hanabusa - Paris Paris - 1998

This rare and captivating photobook by renowned Japanese photographer **Lyu Hanabusa** is a must-have for any serious collector of contemporary Japanese photography. Published in 1998 as part of the prestigious *Photo Musée* series by Shinchosha, **"Paris Paris"** serves as a deep, personal love letter to the city Hanabusa called home for over a decade.

Lyu Hanabusa is celebrated for his unique ability to capture the "soul" of Paris, a city he approached with the reverence of Eugène Atget but the modern sensibility of a Japanese outsider.
Unlike typical tourist photography, Hanabusa’s work in *Paris Paris* focuses on the **intimate, the everyday, and the atmospheric.**

The book is a substantial volume, featuring nearly 300 pages of rich visual storytelling.
While primarily composed of **stunning black-and-white plates** that emphasize texture, light, and the architectural elegance of the city, it also contains select color photographs that bring a sudden, vibrant warmth to the collection.

- Why Bid on This Book? -
*Comprehensive Collection: With 300 pages, it is one of the most exhaustive visual documents of 1990s Paris by a Japanese photographer.

*Artistic Pedigree: Hanabusa is well-known for his portraiture of legendary figures like Simone de Beauvoir and Jane Birkin; this book showcases his equally masterful eye for urban landscapes.

*Collectible Series: Part of the highly sought-after *Photo Musée* series, known for high-quality printing and curation.

Photographer: Lyu Hanabusa (英 隆)
Title: Paris Paris
Publisher: Shinchosha (Photo Musée)
Publication Year: 1998 (First Edition)
ISBN: 9784106024344
Format: Softcover with dust jacket and original Obi (if present)
Pages: Approx. 300 pages
Language:** Japanese (Visual content-led)

Size: 20 x 15 x 3 cm
Weight: 750 grams

In very good condition

The item will be shipped via EMS (Japan Post).

Please note: Items are shipped from Japan. Import duties, taxes, and charges may apply and are the buyer’s responsibility.