Description: The Japanese edition of Lady: Lisa Lyon by Robert Mapplethorpe, published by JICC Publishing in 1984. This book presents Mapplethorpe’s photographic study of Lisa Lyon, the pioneering American female bodybuilder and model. The photographs were originally made in the early 1980s and combine portraiture, fashion, performance, and the sculptural treatment of the human body. Lyon appears in a wide range of staged images, shifting between strength, elegance, theatricality, and classical form. The Japanese edition includes the original photographic sequence together with Japanese text, with translation by Ikuro Takano. The credits page notes locations including New York City, Joshua Tree, San Francisco, Fire Island, Paris, Jamaica, and other settings used for the photographs. A collectible Japanese edition of one of Mapplethorpe’s best-known book projects, of interest to collectors of 1980s photography, portrait photography, art nude photography, fashion imagery, and Japanese editions of Western photobooks. Details: Title: Lady: Lisa Lyon Photographer: Robert Mapplethorpe Subject: Lisa Lyon Japanese translation: Ikuro Takano Publisher: JICC Publishing Year: 1984 Pages: 128 pp. Size: approx. 28 cm Language: Japanese ISBN: 4880630365 Condition: Pre-owned Japanese edition. There is visible age-related wear to the cover/dust jacket, including rubbing, scratches, scuffing, edge wear, corner wear, light creasing, and small stains or marks. The pages show light age-related discoloration and general handling wear. Please refer to the photos, which form part of the description, for the exact condition of this copy. 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 apply additional charges upon delivery in accordance with local regulations. We strongly recommend checking these potential costs with your customs office before bidding or purchasing. 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. Please note: Items ship from Japan. Typical transit time is around 2 weeks, but due to weather, logistics, or customs processing, delivery can occasionally take more than one month. Damages or issues: If your item arrives damaged or has any problem, please contact us first so we can resolve it. For postal claims, please notify your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and contact Catawiki Support promptly as well.