Management Number: BOOK-260806-01 Full Title: Salaam Alaikum Photographer: Shomei Tomatsu Publisher: Shaken Country of Publication: Japan Year of Publication: 1968 Edition: First Edition Binding: Hardcover Language: Japanese ISBN: Not applicable Pages: Unpaginated Dimensions: 22.5 x 19.5 cm Number of Objects: 1 About the Photographer: Shomei Tomatsu (1930-2012) was one of the most influential figures in postwar Japanese photography. In 1959, he co-founded the legendary photographer collective VIVO alongside Eikoh Hosoe and Ikko Narahara. Known for his groundbreaking long-term projects on Nagasaki and Okinawa, Tomatsu deeply affected generations of Japanese photographers, including members of the Provoke movement. About the Book: Published in 1968 by Shaken, a publishing imprint established by Tomatsu himself, "Salaam Alaikum" is a rare photobook capturing daily life in Afghanistan during the late 1960s royal period. Shot during an assignment for the Japanese magazine Taiyo, Tomatsu captured the citizens, landscapes, and atmosphere of Afghanistan with striking black-and-white gravure photography. Condition: Overall Condition: Good (considering its age from 1968) Cover / Jacket: Hardcover (issued without a dust jacket). Shows light age-related yellowing, foxing spots, shelf wear, and rubbing along the corners and edges. Spine / Binding: Binding remains solid. Spine has light age toning and minor staining. Edges: Top, bottom, and side text block edges exhibit noticeable foxing and age-toning. Pages: The inside gravure photo pages remain in good, clean condition overall without major damage or writing. Signature: Hand-signed by Shomei Tomatsu in Japanese (Kanji) on a blank page. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description. The item will be securely packed for shipment. Important Notice for International Buyers: Import duties, import VAT, customs charges, and carrier handling or clearance fees may apply depending on the destination country. These charges are generally the buyer’s responsibility unless they are collected by Catawiki at checkout or paid in advance through the selected shipping method. For shipments from outside the European Union to an EU address, new customs rules have applied since 1 July 2026. The previous customs duty exemption for goods valued below €150 has been removed. During the transitional period, a flat-rate customs duty of €3 may apply to each distinct tariff category contained in a parcel valued below €150. The carrier or customs authority may contact the buyer before delivery to request payment or additional information. The parcel may not be released for delivery until the required charges and customs procedures have been completed. Buyers should check the latest rules with their local customs authority before bidding.