The Camera Between Men and Women Opening the cover, a half-length portrait of Kishin Shinoyama in a crisp white suit suddenly appears. On the next page is Izumi Suzuki with a lazy look on her face. Next is a portrait of Sadaharu Oh, sitting on the ground with a dokari. ・Shashin no Jikan 105×175 Japanese This is the second volume following the popular "Genius of Araki: How to Photograph". The latest "freshly taken" photos will be shown. The story of his photography will be told from a special seat, with a live broadcast from the shooting site and commentary by Mr. Araki when the film is developed. From his large solo exhibition in Venice to the Kompira-sama, from the eroticism of married women to his latest mistresses and the much-talked-about "Japanese faces," what is discussed through various photographs is the very philosophy of life itself. This is a book that will inspire you even more. ・Shashin no HouHou 105×175 Japanese Photography is a way of life. It is the starting point of living, says the author. Photography shows the past, present, and future in a single image. He gives life to time that disappears in an instant and captures it with the lens of his mind. For photographer Araki Araki, photography is a love of life and death, and living life itself. The author was born in Tokyo in 1940. After working for Dentsu, he became an independent photographer, and is a unique photographer who calls himself a "genius photographer," and his work has been highly acclaimed abroad. This book is a guidebook for traveling to the world of photography, in which Araki speaks from his heart. Which lens to choose, and which camera was used to take "that picture"? How does he take and present photographs of familiar people, towns, Buddhist statues, nudes, and the things he loves? The author generously reveals all of his photographic techniques. The book contains many technical terms, such as "rangefinder" and "Hexar's 35mm," but the detailed annotations in the margins should be useful for both long-time photographers and those just starting out. For those who are not interested in photography, the book can be enjoyed as an essay, as it provides a glimpse into the author's philosophy of life just by looking at his latest works and the essence of his photography scattered throughout the book. The author's philosophy is that "photography is, simply put, socializing," and that "the timing of your departure, this is the difference between being hated and being loved. In such phrases as "Taking pictures is simply a matter of social interaction," and "When you leave, this is the difference between being hated and being loved. It is a matter of leaving a good impression," the author's passionate and gentle gaze on life and his human touch come through naturally.