Yasuhiro Ishimoto - Yasuhiro Ishimoto – “Chicago, Chicago 2” (1983, Libroport) – First Edition – Monochrome Photography - 1983

A highly collectible first edition (1983) of “Chicago, Chicago 2”, published by Libroport as the long-awaited continuation of Yasuhiro Ishimoto’s landmark 1969 photobook.
This volume presents a refined and expanded visual record of Chicago, combining previously unpublished images from the original project with new photographs taken during Ishimoto’s 1982 return to the city.

Through masterful monochrome compositions, Ishimoto captures the city’s architectural density, urban rhythm, and human presence with the clarity and precision that defined his career. High-rise modernist structures, historical buildings, street life, beach scenes, and winter landscapes appear in strong contrast and geometric harmony—hallmarks of Ishimoto’s signature visual language.

Publication & Physical Details

Year: 1983

Publisher: Libroport

Format: Hardcover with dust jacket

Size: approx. 30.5 × 23 cm

Pages: 157

Language: Japanese

Photographs: Black & white (monochrome)

Condition (based on provided photos)

Dust jacket shows light edge wear, typical for a 1980s edition.

Boards and interior pages appear clean and well-preserved.

No visible writing, tears, or missing pages.

Photographs retain strong contrast and crisp detail.
Overall, a very good collectible copy of this important photobook.

Importance of the Work

Yasuhiro Ishimoto (1921–2012) is regarded as one of the most influential photographers bridging Japanese and American modernism. His Chicago works—begun during his period at the Institute of Design—remain among his most celebrated contributions.
This volume is essential for collectors of:

Japanese postwar photography

Modernist architectural photography

Urban documentary history

Ishimoto’s major monographs

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Ishimoto
Yasuhiro
Chicago
Photography
Monochrome
Architectural
Modernism
Documentary
Japan
Libroport
Photobook
Vintage
First
Edition

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