Originally published by Shashin Hyoronsha in 1971, this is the first edition in this format (“1st Edition Thus”), released in 1977 as number 4 in the iconic Asahi Sonorama collection. In Embrace, Eikoh Hosoe continues his exploration of the human body, both male and female, twisting and sculpting his subjects into strikingly expressive forms within the controlled environment of his studio. Through dramatic lighting and highly choreographed compositions, Hosoe transforms the body into a surreal and intensely visual landscape, creating photographs that are both sensual and psychologically charged.