Yoshitomo Nara - In the Deepest Puddle [with Obi] - 1997
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Published by Kadokawa Shoten in 1997, In the Deepest Puddle is Yoshitomo Nara’s first major collection of works and an important early monograph in the artist’s career.
Carefully selected and arranged by Nara himself, the book presents more than 100 paintings and sculptural works from his early period. His now-iconic children—at once innocent, lonely and quietly defiant—appear alongside animals and other recurring motifs, revealing the distinctive visual language he developed while living and working in Germany.
The cover features In the Deepest Puddle II (1995), one of Nara’s best-known early paintings. An essential publication for collectors of Yoshitomo Nara, Japanese contemporary art and artist’s books.
Kadokawa Shoten, Tokyo, 1997. First Edition.
A5 format, 161 pages
CONDITION
The translucent dust jacket shows some yellowing and light soiling, with a small area of loss at the top of the spine. The obi has a few minor stains. There is a very small mark on the rear endpaper. Otherwise, the book itself is in very good condition
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 Kadokawa Shoten in 1997, In the Deepest Puddle is Yoshitomo Nara’s first major collection of works and an important early monograph in the artist’s career.
Carefully selected and arranged by Nara himself, the book presents more than 100 paintings and sculptural works from his early period. His now-iconic children—at once innocent, lonely and quietly defiant—appear alongside animals and other recurring motifs, revealing the distinctive visual language he developed while living and working in Germany.
The cover features In the Deepest Puddle II (1995), one of Nara’s best-known early paintings. An essential publication for collectors of Yoshitomo Nara, Japanese contemporary art and artist’s books.
Kadokawa Shoten, Tokyo, 1997. First Edition.
A5 format, 161 pages
CONDITION
The translucent dust jacket shows some yellowing and light soiling, with a small area of loss at the top of the spine. The obi has a few minor stains. There is a very small mark on the rear endpaper. Otherwise, the book itself is in very good condition
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
16
Subject
Art
Book title
In the Deepest Puddle [with Obi]
Author/ Illustrator
Yoshitomo Nara
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1997
Height
21 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
15 cm
Language
Japanese
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Kadokawa shoten
Binding/ Material
Softback
Extras
Dust jacket
Number of pages
161
