"CLiCHE" and "CLiCHE 2" by Masaru Shimizu Overview This listing includes both volumes of the acclaimed "CLiCHE" series by Japanese photographer Masaru Shimizu. Published in the early 1990s by the prestigious Kawade Shobo Shinsha, these books explore the boundary between spontaneous daily life and high-art eroticism. The series is celebrated for its "French-style" aesthetic—focusing on naturalism, soft light, and the unposed beauty of the female form. Key Features for Collectors The "Cliche" Philosophy: Unlike the stylized "gravure" common in Japan at the time, Shimizu’s work in these volumes was inspired by the Parisian magazine CLICHE. It focuses on the "voyeuristic pleasure" of witnessing figures in natural, everyday poses that reveal a sophisticated and bewitching eroticism. Artistic Style: The series is known for its fine-art approach, utilizing grainy textures and candid compositions that feel more like "snapshots of a moment" than formal studio sessions. Size: 29.6 x 21.3 x 0.8 cm Weight: 510 grams/ 490 grams Total 1,000 grams Both books are in very good condition. The item will be shipped via Japan Post or international courier with tracking.