Ichiro Kojima - Tsugaru [First Edition with Original Slipcase] - 1963
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Ichiro Kojima’s 1963 first-edition photobook *Tsugaru* combines black-and-white photographs with prose and Tsugaru-dialect poetry and comes with its original slipcase.
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Tsugaru is the only photobook published during the lifetime of Japanese photographer Ichiro Kojima (1924–1964). It brings together his photographs, prose by Yojiro Ishizaka, who also edited the volume, and poetry in the Tsugaru dialect by Kyozo Takagi.
Kojima’s expressive black-and-white photographs portray the landscapes and rural life of northern Japan. Snow-covered fields, villages and people enduring the harsh climate form a deeply atmospheric portrait of the region. His dramatic use of light and shadow conveys both the severity of the environment and the resilience of its inhabitants.
The combination of photography, prose and regional poetry makes this a distinctive collaborative portrait of Tsugaru. The volume also includes Kojima’s own account of his photographic journeys.
Complete with the original cardboard slipcase.
CONDITION
The slipcase shows age-related browning, staining, rubbing and wear to the edges. The book has age-related toning to the page margins but is otherwise 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.
Tsugaru is the only photobook published during the lifetime of Japanese photographer Ichiro Kojima (1924–1964). It brings together his photographs, prose by Yojiro Ishizaka, who also edited the volume, and poetry in the Tsugaru dialect by Kyozo Takagi.
Kojima’s expressive black-and-white photographs portray the landscapes and rural life of northern Japan. Snow-covered fields, villages and people enduring the harsh climate form a deeply atmospheric portrait of the region. His dramatic use of light and shadow conveys both the severity of the environment and the resilience of its inhabitants.
The combination of photography, prose and regional poetry makes this a distinctive collaborative portrait of Tsugaru. The volume also includes Kojima’s own account of his photographic journeys.
Complete with the original cardboard slipcase.
CONDITION
The slipcase shows age-related browning, staining, rubbing and wear to the edges. The book has age-related toning to the page margins but is otherwise 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
29
Subject
Photography
Book title
Tsugaru [First Edition with Original Slipcase]
Author/ Illustrator
Ichiro Kojima
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1963
Height
28 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
21 cm
Language
Japanese
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Shinchosha
Binding/ Material
Softback
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
81
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