Shigekazu Kawamura - Osaka [Inscribed & Signed] - 1978

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Osaka [Inscribed & Signed], a first edition Japanese-language photography book by Shigekazu Kawamura, self-published in 1978, 180 pages, softback, 25.8 × 15.8 cm, one of 29 copies, with rubbing to the covers and spine, signed and inscribed for photography critic Akira Hasegawa.

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Published by Shigekazu Kawamura, 1978. Text in Japanese. Softcover. Size: 258 x 182 mm.

Osaka is a rare self-published photobook by Shigekazu Kawamura, a photographer who was associated with Daido Moriyama’s studio. Published in 1978, the book dynamically captures Osaka in the 1970s, photographed over a period of approximately four years.
Kawamura photographs landmarks such as Osaka Castle, the Glico neon sign, Tsutenkaku Tower and the Kuidaore doll, as well as the bustle of the city, signs, streets and faces of its people. The images are presented in a powerful, high-contrast style, with rough, dynamic compositions that show the influence of Daido Moriyama.

At the end of the book, Daido Moriyama contributes a text titled “Tojo nite” / “On the Road.” This copy is signed and inscribed to photography critic Akira Hasegawa.

Condition:
Rubbing to the front cover, back cover and spine.

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.

Published by Shigekazu Kawamura, 1978. Text in Japanese. Softcover. Size: 258 x 182 mm.

Osaka is a rare self-published photobook by Shigekazu Kawamura, a photographer who was associated with Daido Moriyama’s studio. Published in 1978, the book dynamically captures Osaka in the 1970s, photographed over a period of approximately four years.
Kawamura photographs landmarks such as Osaka Castle, the Glico neon sign, Tsutenkaku Tower and the Kuidaore doll, as well as the bustle of the city, signs, streets and faces of its people. The images are presented in a powerful, high-contrast style, with rough, dynamic compositions that show the influence of Daido Moriyama.

At the end of the book, Daido Moriyama contributes a text titled “Tojo nite” / “On the Road.” This copy is signed and inscribed to photography critic Akira Hasegawa.

Condition:
Rubbing to the front cover, back cover and spine.

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
Osaka [Inscribed & Signed]
Author/ Illustrator
Shigekazu Kawamura
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1978
Height
25.8 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
15.8 cm
Language
Japanese
Original language
Yes
Publisher
self-published
Binding/ Material
Softback
Number of pages
180
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