Tadao Ando (安藤忠雄) - Architect Tadao Ando (建築家 安藤忠雄) - 2010

History / Description

A distinctive copy of “Architect Tadao Ando” (建築家 安藤忠雄) featuring a striking Church of the Light architectural drawing and signature attributed to Tadao Ando on the endpaper.

Executed in vivid blue and turquoise, the large drawing depicts the iconic cross of light together with a simplified architectural composition, accompanied by handwritten inscriptions referring to the Church of the Light (Ibaraki Kasugaoka Church).

Written by internationally renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando and published by Shinchosha, the book presents Ando's architecture, life and creative world through text and extensive photographic material.

A particularly notable aspect of this publication is the photographic contribution of Nobuyoshi Araki (荒木経惟), one of Japan's most internationally recognized photographers, alongside photographs by other contributors. This adds an appealing photographic dimension to the volume, bringing together two major figures of contemporary Japanese creative culture: Tadao Ando in architecture and Nobuyoshi Araki in photography.

The drawing itself has a bold and spontaneous character, strongly evoking the architectural language associated with Ando: geometry, simplicity, space and the dramatic use of natural light.

The book was originally published in 2008. This particular copy is the 18th printing, issued on August 15, 2010, as stated in the colophon.

Collector Appeal

The Church of the Light is one of Tadao Ando's most internationally recognized architectural works and a defining expression of his exploration of light, concrete, geometry and spiritual space.

Beyond its architectural interest, this volume also offers considerable appeal to collectors of Japanese photography through the photographic contribution of Nobuyoshi Araki, alongside work by other contributors.

The combination of a publication authored by Tadao Ando, a prominent Church of the Light drawing and signature, and photography including work by Nobuyoshi Araki gives this particular copy a compelling crossover appeal between architecture, photography and contemporary Japanese culture.

An attractive addition to a collection focused on Tadao Ando, Nobuyoshi Araki, Japanese architecture, Japanese photography, architectural drawings, contemporary design or signed books.

Condition

Very good overall condition, with minor signs of previous storage and handling.

The dust jacket, covers, page edges, interior pages, drawing and inscriptions are shown in detail in the photographs.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.

Specs
Author: Tadao Ando
Title: Architect Tadao Ando / 建築家 安藤忠雄
Publisher: Shinchosha
First published: 2008
This copy: 18th printing, August 15, 2010
ISBN: 978-4-10-309051-9
Language: Japanese
Binding: Hardback
Number of pages: 383
Dimensions: approx. 18 × 14 cm
Printed in Japan
Photography includes work by Nobuyoshi Araki (荒木経惟), alongside other contributors
Architectural drawing on the endpaper
Drawing subject: Church of the Light
Drawing in blue and turquoise
Handwritten inscriptions
Signature attributed to Tadao Ando
Shipping

The book will be carefully protected and securely packed for international shipment from Japan, with particular care taken to protect the illustrated endpaper.

The shipment will be sent with tracking where available.

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