First edition of Photo Express Tokyo by Japanese photographer Keizo Kitajima, published by Paroru-sha in 1980. The book brings together one of Kitajima’s earliest and most important bodies of work. The series originated in 1979 at Image Shop CAMP, the independent gallery in Shinjuku, Tokyo, which Kitajima established together with Daido Moriyama and other graduates of the WORKSHOP photography school. Throughout 1979, Kitajima organised a new exhibition every month at CAMP while simultaneously publishing twelve 16-page booklets under the title Photo Express Tokyo. This 1980 volume presents the work as a single photobook. The photographs, taken mainly around Shinjuku Ni-chome, form a fragmented and aggressive portrait of Tokyo’s streets and nightlife. Using harsh flash, strong contrast, close viewpoints and unstable compositions, Kitajima photographed anonymous passers-by and fleeting encounters with remarkable intensity. The book includes an essay by Daido Moriyama. Bibliographic details: Photographs: Keizo Kitajima Publisher: Paroru-sha, Tokyo Year: 1980 Edition: First edition Pages: 158 pages Binding: Softcover with dust jacket and obi Language: Japanese Size: 258 × 186 mm Condition: The obi has some creasing. There is slight fading to the spine of the dust jacket and minor soiling to the endpapers. Otherwise in good condition. Please refer to the photographs for further details. CONDITION The obi has some closed tears and sun fading, but overall the book is in fine condition. SHIPPING Shipped via EMS or DHL. Delivery is available within one week, with a tracking number provided.