Lyu HANABUSA - MARURU - 1997





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A captivating and highly collectible Japanese photobook by celebrated photographer Lyu Hanabusa, published in 1997 as part of Shinchosha’s prestigious Photo Musée series.
Following the immense commercial success of his celebrated monograph Back, Hanabusa turns his lens toward the lush, evocative environments of Tahiti.
MARURU is a sultry, dreamy, and masterfully composed exploration of the Tahitian bodyscape, seamlessly blending portraiture, artistic gravure, and rich natural backdrops.
The volume is filled with stunning color and duotone illustrations that capture Hanabusa’s signature aesthetic—balancing delicate sensuality with a deep, respectful appreciation for form and light.
An essential volume for collectors of contemporary Japanese photography, post-war monographs, and artistic figure studies.
DetailsPhotographer: Lyu Hanabusa (英 隆) Title: MARURU (マルル) Publisher: Shinchosha (新潮社) Series: Photo Musée (フォト・ミュゼ)Publication Year: 1997 Format: Softcover with dust jacketLanguage: JapaneseISBN-13: 978-4106024276 (ISBN-10: 4106024276)
Size: 20 x 15 x 1.8 cm
Weight: 405 grams
The book is in good condition.
The item will be shipped via Japan Post or international courier with tracking.
Please note: Items are shipped from Japan. Import duties, taxes, and charges may apply and are the buyer’s responsibility.
A captivating and highly collectible Japanese photobook by celebrated photographer Lyu Hanabusa, published in 1997 as part of Shinchosha’s prestigious Photo Musée series.
Following the immense commercial success of his celebrated monograph Back, Hanabusa turns his lens toward the lush, evocative environments of Tahiti.
MARURU is a sultry, dreamy, and masterfully composed exploration of the Tahitian bodyscape, seamlessly blending portraiture, artistic gravure, and rich natural backdrops.
The volume is filled with stunning color and duotone illustrations that capture Hanabusa’s signature aesthetic—balancing delicate sensuality with a deep, respectful appreciation for form and light.
An essential volume for collectors of contemporary Japanese photography, post-war monographs, and artistic figure studies.
DetailsPhotographer: Lyu Hanabusa (英 隆) Title: MARURU (マルル) Publisher: Shinchosha (新潮社) Series: Photo Musée (フォト・ミュゼ)Publication Year: 1997 Format: Softcover with dust jacketLanguage: JapaneseISBN-13: 978-4106024276 (ISBN-10: 4106024276)
Size: 20 x 15 x 1.8 cm
Weight: 405 grams
The book is in good condition.
The item will be shipped via Japan Post or international courier with tracking.
Please note: Items are shipped from Japan. Import duties, taxes, and charges may apply and are the buyer’s responsibility.

