Shomei Tomatsu - I am a king - 1972
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I am a king, a first edition photobook by Shomei Tomatsu, in Japanese, with a softback binding, dust jacket and slipcase, 287 pages, 24 × 21 cm, published in 1972 by Shashinhyoron-sha, in very good condition, 29 copies.
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Commentary by Kishio Kuwabara. Shashin Hyoronsha, 1972. Softcover with dust jacket and slipcase. 287 pp. Size: 240 x 210 mm.
A photobook by Shomei Tomatsu, bringing together works that had previously appeared in magazines such as Camera Mainichi and Asahi Camera.
“This book is a collection of images from the 1960s, when the artist was at the height of his powers. Japan had become the world’s second-largest economy by GNP, and the country was in the midst of rapid economic growth. Here you can see the full picture of how the artist lived through and responded to the seemingly peaceful 1960s.”
—from the publisher’s announcement
Condition:
The slipcase has sunning, foxing, scratches and wear. The spine of the dust jacket is sunned, and the edges are slightly creased. The book itself has light foxing and sunning to the top, bottom and fore edges.
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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.
Commentary by Kishio Kuwabara. Shashin Hyoronsha, 1972. Softcover with dust jacket and slipcase. 287 pp. Size: 240 x 210 mm.
A photobook by Shomei Tomatsu, bringing together works that had previously appeared in magazines such as Camera Mainichi and Asahi Camera.
“This book is a collection of images from the 1960s, when the artist was at the height of his powers. Japan had become the world’s second-largest economy by GNP, and the country was in the midst of rapid economic growth. Here you can see the full picture of how the artist lived through and responded to the seemingly peaceful 1960s.”
—from the publisher’s announcement
Condition:
The slipcase has sunning, foxing, scratches and wear. The spine of the dust jacket is sunned, and the edges are slightly creased. The book itself has light foxing and sunning to the top, bottom and fore edges.
SHIPPING
Shipped via EMS or DHL. Delivery is available within one week, with a tracking number provided.
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
29
Subject
Photography
Book title
I am a king
Author/ Illustrator
Shomei Tomatsu
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1972
Height
24 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
21 cm
Language
Japanese
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Shashinhyoron-sha
Binding/ Material
Softback
Extras
Dust jacket, Slipcase
Number of pages
287
