Description: This is “Celebration of Life” by Japanese photographer Ikko Narahara, published in 1972 by Mainichi Newspapers / Camera Mainichi. The book documents the Celebration of Life outdoor music festival held in McCrea, Louisiana, in June 1971. Narahara attended the festival with his wife and photographed the people, atmosphere, and temporary community formed around the event. The photographs show participants living outdoors, sleeping on the grass, playing in mud and water, gathering in open landscapes, and sharing moments of freedom, music, and communal life. The book reflects the countercultural atmosphere of the early 1970s and the wider rock festival culture that followed events such as Monterey and Woodstock. Rather than focusing mainly on performers, Narahara’s camera is directed toward the audience and their everyday experience at the festival. The result is a personal documentary work that records the physical presence, openness, and collective mood of the people who gathered there. The volume includes Japanese and English text, making it accessible to collectors interested in postwar Japanese photography, 1970s counterculture, documentary photobooks, music festival history, and Camera Mainichi publications. Details: Photographer: Ikko Narahara Title: Celebration of Life Japanese title: Ikiru Yorokobi Editor: Takayoshi Yoda Publisher: Mainichi Newspapers / Camera Mainichi Year: 1972 Language: Japanese and English Pages: approx. 88 pages Size: approx. 24 × 26.1 cm Format: Softcover photobook Subject: Japanese photography, documentary photography, 1970s counterculture, outdoor music festivals Country of publication: Japan Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition. The cover shows visible signs of age and handling, including surface scratches, rubbing, scuffs, creases, edge wear, and corner wear. The pages may show age-related toning, light handling marks, or minor wear consistent with a vintage photobook. Please refer carefully to the photos for the detailed condition of the book. 【Important Information】 Customs, duties & taxes (international buyers): Import duties, taxes, and handling fees are not included in the item price or shipping cost. The VAT you pay to Catawiki is separate and does not cover your country’s customs duties or clearance fees. Your local customs authority may charge additional amounts upon delivery at their discretion. We strongly recommend checking these potential costs with your customs office before bidding or purchasing. Prompt payment of any customs charges will help ensure smooth, timely delivery. Helpful guide: https://www.catawiki.com/en/help/buyer-customs-and-taxes Shipping details: Most items ship via Japan Post (Airmail). DHL or FedEx can be arranged on request for an additional fee. Since the item is shipped from Japan, it may take from two weeks to over a month depending on traffic and customs conditions. Shipping Notice (Italy): Please note that shipments to Italy may currently take more than one month to arrive due to transportation circumstances. Damages or issues: If your item arrives damaged, please contact us first before leaving a negative review—we’ll make it right. For postal claims, notify your local post office within 7 days of delivery. Please also contact Catawiki Support promptly.