Kishin Shinoyama - nude - 1970
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Description from the seller
An early and highly sought-after nude photobook by one of Japan’s most important photographers, Kishin Shinoyama.
Published in 1970 by Mainichi Shimbun (jointly edited by Camera Mainichi and Mainichi Graphic), this large-format softcover showcases Shinoyama’s bold and sensual nude work shortly after he went freelance. The book is known for its dynamic visual impact and pop sensibility, earning him the nickname “the undresser” (nugase-ma) in the Japanese media at the time.
The portfolio is divided into six striking series:
Death Valley – powerful nudes shot in the vast American desert
Twins
Brown Lily
Maki and the Chinese Tiger
Perspective / Penetration
Immortal Maidens
CONDITION
Light rubbing to the cover; tape marks on the endpapers; slight wrinkling to the top edges of the pages. Overall in very good condition.
Seller's Story
Totodo is a curated antiquarian bookstore based in Japan, dedicated to art books, photography, exhibition catalogues, artist publications, and rare out-of-print titles.
Rather than operating as a volume-driven reseller, we approach bookselling as a form of editorial practice. Each work is carefully selected for its artistic significance, historical context, and lasting relevance, with an emphasis on titles that have shaped visual culture and contemporary thought.
Drawing from decades of experience in the Japanese art book ecosystem, as well as relationships with collectors, estates, and specialized distributors, we are able to present material that is both culturally important and increasingly scarce in the international market.
We maintain rigorous standards for condition assessment and bibliographic accuracy, and every item is securely packaged for international shipment. Our aim is to provide collectors and institutions with thoughtfully chosen works, professional service, and complete transparency.
An early and highly sought-after nude photobook by one of Japan’s most important photographers, Kishin Shinoyama.
Published in 1970 by Mainichi Shimbun (jointly edited by Camera Mainichi and Mainichi Graphic), this large-format softcover showcases Shinoyama’s bold and sensual nude work shortly after he went freelance. The book is known for its dynamic visual impact and pop sensibility, earning him the nickname “the undresser” (nugase-ma) in the Japanese media at the time.
The portfolio is divided into six striking series:
Death Valley – powerful nudes shot in the vast American desert
Twins
Brown Lily
Maki and the Chinese Tiger
Perspective / Penetration
Immortal Maidens
CONDITION
Light rubbing to the cover; tape marks on the endpapers; slight wrinkling to the top edges of the pages. Overall in very good condition.
Seller's Story
Totodo is a curated antiquarian bookstore based in Japan, dedicated to art books, photography, exhibition catalogues, artist publications, and rare out-of-print titles.
Rather than operating as a volume-driven reseller, we approach bookselling as a form of editorial practice. Each work is carefully selected for its artistic significance, historical context, and lasting relevance, with an emphasis on titles that have shaped visual culture and contemporary thought.
Drawing from decades of experience in the Japanese art book ecosystem, as well as relationships with collectors, estates, and specialized distributors, we are able to present material that is both culturally important and increasingly scarce in the international market.
We maintain rigorous standards for condition assessment and bibliographic accuracy, and every item is securely packaged for international shipment. Our aim is to provide collectors and institutions with thoughtfully chosen works, professional service, and complete transparency.
Details
Number of books
16
Subject
Photography
Book title
nude
Author/ Illustrator
Kishin Shinoyama
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1970
Height
36.4 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
25.8 cm
Language
Japanese
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Camera Mainichi
Binding/ Material
Softback
Number of pages
64
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