Keizo Kitajima - A.D. 1991 - 1991
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Keizo Kitajima’s first-edition photobook A.D. 1991, published by Kawade Shobo Shinsha in 1991, brings together colour and black-and-white photographs of urban life in cities around the world.
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A.D. 1991, published in 1991 by Japanese photographer Keizo Kitajima, is an important photobook documenting urban life across the world at the end of the Cold War.
The book brings together photographs taken in Hong Kong, Seoul, Beijing, Tokyo, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Prague, and other European cities. Combining powerful street portraits with stark architectural and urban landscapes, Kitajima explores the relationship between individuals and the modern city.
Moving away from the raw, high-contrast street photography of his earlier work in Tokyo and New York, Kitajima developed a more contemplative approach, juxtaposing the human presence with the impersonal structures of urban environments.
Featuring both color and black-and-white photographs, A.D. 1991 represents a significant turning point in Kitajima's career and anticipates his later photographic projects Portraits and Places.
The book is also featured in Martin Parr and Gerry Badger's The Photobook: A History, Volume II.
CONDITION
The dust jacket has scratches on the front cover and spine, with staining to the lower part of the back cover. There is staining to all three page edges, as well as minor soiling to the endpapers. The original obi band is missing.
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.D. 1991, published in 1991 by Japanese photographer Keizo Kitajima, is an important photobook documenting urban life across the world at the end of the Cold War.
The book brings together photographs taken in Hong Kong, Seoul, Beijing, Tokyo, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Prague, and other European cities. Combining powerful street portraits with stark architectural and urban landscapes, Kitajima explores the relationship between individuals and the modern city.
Moving away from the raw, high-contrast street photography of his earlier work in Tokyo and New York, Kitajima developed a more contemplative approach, juxtaposing the human presence with the impersonal structures of urban environments.
Featuring both color and black-and-white photographs, A.D. 1991 represents a significant turning point in Kitajima's career and anticipates his later photographic projects Portraits and Places.
The book is also featured in Martin Parr and Gerry Badger's The Photobook: A History, Volume II.
CONDITION
The dust jacket has scratches on the front cover and spine, with staining to the lower part of the back cover. There is staining to all three page edges, as well as minor soiling to the endpapers. The original obi band is missing.
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
A.D. 1991
Author/ Illustrator
Keizo Kitajima
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1991
Height
26.3 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
30 cm
Language
English, Japanese
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Kawade Shobo Shinsha
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Dust jacket
Number of pages
160
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