Publisher/読売新聞社

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"SL Mugen / La Scene de la Locomotive a Vapeur (Signed)" is a collection of works by Japanese photographer Naoyuki Hirota (1935-). Naoyuki Hirota is a leading figure in post-war railway photography, often called the "God of Railway Photography." He was interested in railways from a young age, and after graduating from university, he worked for a company for a while before becoming a freelance photographer in 1960. His work is not only a documentary of many railways that are no longer in use, such as steam locomotives, but also innovative in its dynamic and narrative style, often referred to as motion photography. Furthermore, his high artistic quality in depicting railways while incorporating local customs, landscapes, and seasonality is what makes Hirota a god, as he creates images that go beyond mere documentary photography. This book is a collection of steam locomotive photographs published in 1975. However, perhaps due to the historical context of the time, it is also popular as a highly artistic work that transcends the boundaries of railway photography, incorporating bold compositions, close-ups, and even visual depictions that include blur and distortion. Signed by the author .