Ken Domon - Kodomotachi (Children) - 1976

Description

A rare and highly collectible Japanese photobook by Ken Domon (土門 拳), one of the most celebrated documentary photographers of postwar Japan.
• Title: Kodomotachi (Children)
• Series: Nikon Salon Books – 2
• Author: Ken Domon
• Publisher: Nikkor Club (ニッコールクラブ)
• Publication Date: March 1976 (Shōwa 51)
• Size: 21 × 30 cm
• Pages: 136
• Language: Japanese

This volume presents a touching and authentic portrait of Japanese childhood in the 1950s and 1960s, captured through Domon’s uncompromising lens. His images of street life, festivals, and everyday play vividly illustrate the innocence, resilience, and joy of children in a rapidly changing society.

The book features a striking orange cover with black typography and montage-style design, iconic of the Japanese photobook aesthetic of the era. Inside, powerful black-and-white photographs depict children’s daily lives, from laughter and games to quiet, reflective moments.

This work stands as a significant piece in the history of Japanese documentary photography, appealing to collectors of Japanese photography, postwar history, and photobooks alike.

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Condition

Good vintage condition with minor signs of age and handling. Interior pages remain clean and well-preserved.

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Shipping Method

We ship via Japan Post, DHL,

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