Kishin Shinoyama - Beyond the bridge - 1976
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Description from the seller
A scarce photobook by one of Japan's most influential contemporary photographers, Kishin Shinoyama (b. 1940).
Published in 1976 by Qantas Airways (Australia's national airline) as a non-commercial promotional item to encourage overseas travel. Text by Toyoji Oda.
The title "Hashi o Wataru to" (literally "When You Cross the Bridge") symbolizes stepping into the unknown world beyond the familiar, much like crossing a bridge. The book features Shinoyama's vibrant and light-hearted photographs of foreign landscapes, cityscapes, and daily life — primarily highlighting Australia and other destinations. With 204 pages, it captures the joy of discovery and travel with his signature fresh perspective.
As a promotional non-sale item produced by an airline, it had very limited distribution, making it highly sought after by collectors of Shinoyama's work, Japanese photobooks from the 1970s, and aviation-related ephemera.
CONDITION
The cover shows some scuffing. Otherwise, it is 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.
A scarce photobook by one of Japan's most influential contemporary photographers, Kishin Shinoyama (b. 1940).
Published in 1976 by Qantas Airways (Australia's national airline) as a non-commercial promotional item to encourage overseas travel. Text by Toyoji Oda.
The title "Hashi o Wataru to" (literally "When You Cross the Bridge") symbolizes stepping into the unknown world beyond the familiar, much like crossing a bridge. The book features Shinoyama's vibrant and light-hearted photographs of foreign landscapes, cityscapes, and daily life — primarily highlighting Australia and other destinations. With 204 pages, it captures the joy of discovery and travel with his signature fresh perspective.
As a promotional non-sale item produced by an airline, it had very limited distribution, making it highly sought after by collectors of Shinoyama's work, Japanese photobooks from the 1970s, and aviation-related ephemera.
CONDITION
The cover shows some scuffing. Otherwise, it is 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
18
Subject
Photography
Book title
Beyond the bridge
Author/ Illustrator
Kishin Shinoyama
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1976
Height
16.4 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
25.4 cm
Language
Japanese
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Qantas Airways
Binding/ Material
Softback
Number of pages
204
