Keizo Kitajima - USSR 1991 - 2012
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Keizo Kitajima’s first-edition photography book USSR 1991 was published by Little Big Man in 2012 and contains 122 colour photographs in a hardback with a slipcase.
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A rare first edition of USSR 1991 by Japanese photographer Keizo Kitajima, published by Little Big Man in 2012 in a limited edition of only 450 copies.
Between late 1990 and 1991, Kitajima traveled extensively throughout the Soviet Union, photographing its people, cities, and everyday life during the final months before the country's dissolution in December 1991.
Shot on Kodachrome color film, the photographs document a society undergoing profound political and social transformation. Rather than focusing solely on historical events, Kitajima captures ordinary people, street scenes, interiors, and public spaces, creating a vivid portrait of the Soviet Union at a turning point in history.
The book features 122 color photographs, presented in a large-format design incorporating fold-out pages and distinctive layouts. Housed in a specially designed box, this limited edition is an important work in Kitajima's photographic career.
CONDITION
As new
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.
A rare first edition of USSR 1991 by Japanese photographer Keizo Kitajima, published by Little Big Man in 2012 in a limited edition of only 450 copies.
Between late 1990 and 1991, Kitajima traveled extensively throughout the Soviet Union, photographing its people, cities, and everyday life during the final months before the country's dissolution in December 1991.
Shot on Kodachrome color film, the photographs document a society undergoing profound political and social transformation. Rather than focusing solely on historical events, Kitajima captures ordinary people, street scenes, interiors, and public spaces, creating a vivid portrait of the Soviet Union at a turning point in history.
The book features 122 color photographs, presented in a large-format design incorporating fold-out pages and distinctive layouts. Housed in a specially designed box, this limited edition is an important work in Kitajima's photographic career.
CONDITION
As new
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
1
Subject
Photography
Book title
USSR 1991
Author/ Illustrator
Keizo Kitajima
Condition
As new
Publication year oldest item
2012
Height
33.6 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
33.6 cm
Language
English, Japanese
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Little Big Man
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
160
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