Kazuo Kitai - Sanrizuka [First Edition] - 1971
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Kazuo Kitai’s Japanese first-edition photobook Sanrizuka was published by Nora-sha in 1971.
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An important early photobook by Kazuo Kitai, documenting the farming community of Sanrizuka during the protests against the construction of Narita International Airport.
Photographed between 1969 and 1971, the book brings together scenes of resistance, barricades and demonstrations with intimate observations of agricultural work and village life. Kitai’s black-and-white photographs convey the farmers’ attachment to their land and the everyday lives at stake in the conflict.
Combining social documentary with a close, sympathetic attention to ordinary people, Sanrizuka marks a significant stage in Kitai’s development towards the rural subjects that would become central to his later work.
CONDITION
The original slipcase is missing. Rubbing to the covers and spine, with some damage to the lower part of the spine. Some creasing to the corners of the book. Age-related toning and foxing to the top, bottom and fore edges.
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.
An important early photobook by Kazuo Kitai, documenting the farming community of Sanrizuka during the protests against the construction of Narita International Airport.
Photographed between 1969 and 1971, the book brings together scenes of resistance, barricades and demonstrations with intimate observations of agricultural work and village life. Kitai’s black-and-white photographs convey the farmers’ attachment to their land and the everyday lives at stake in the conflict.
Combining social documentary with a close, sympathetic attention to ordinary people, Sanrizuka marks a significant stage in Kitai’s development towards the rural subjects that would become central to his later work.
CONDITION
The original slipcase is missing. Rubbing to the covers and spine, with some damage to the lower part of the spine. Some creasing to the corners of the book. Age-related toning and foxing to the top, bottom and fore edges.
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
Sanrizuka [First Edition]
Author/ Illustrator
Kazuo Kitai
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1971
Height
24.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
18 cm
Language
Japanese
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Nora-sha
Binding/ Material
Softback
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
183
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