This book features 240 black-and-white photographs by world-renowned photographer Michael Kenna, captured over a period of nearly 30 years. To convey the exquisite detail found in Michael Kenna's traditional black-and-white silver halide photography, this book lavishly recreates famous and unpublished images from across Japan, including Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Okinawa, and Shikoku. From the rugged coastlines of the Sea of ​​Japan, to vast, snowy countryside, Mount Fuji towering above mist-shrouded trees, to quiet, deserted temples, and torii gates rising mystically from the flowing clouds and water... Beautifully bound by Yvonne Meyer-Lohr, this book is divided into simply titled chapters: "Sea," "Land," "Trees," "Spirit," and "Sky." These quietly evocative photographs, paired with famous poems by masters like Basho, Buson, and Issa, paint a contemplative portrait of a Japan known for its energy and industry. [The Artist & The Work] Michael Kenna is celebrated for his atmospheric black-and-white landscapes, often achieved through long exposures that render water like silk and clouds like spirits. Japan has long been his muse. In this book, organized by Yvonne Meyer-Lohr, Kenna captures the essence of the Japanese landscape—not as a geographical location, but as a series of meditative Forms. [The Experience] From the snowy trees of Hokkaido to the sacred shrines of Honshu, each image is a study in solitude and Zen philosophy. It is like looking at an ink wash painting created with a camera. Published by Prestel, the print quality and binding are exceptional, making it a perfect coffee table book for art lovers. [Details] Photographer: Michael Kenna Publisher: Prestel Format: Hardcover Language: English weight: 2.3kg [Condition] Very good condition. (Please see photos for details.)