Publisher/朝日新聞出版

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"Ihei Kimura's Akita (With OBI)" is a collection of works by Japanese photographer Ihei Kimura (1901-1974). From journalism to realism, portraiture to snapshots, it's first-rate in every respect. This "Akita" is comprised of images of the Akita he frequented for nearly 20 years, beginning in the early 1950s. While a separate photo collection was published in 1978 as part of the Nikon Salon Books series after his death, this book, a nearly 300-page masterpiece that includes unpublished and contact images, is a culmination of Kimura's reevaluated work from his later years. Inspired by the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson's "Matisse," Kimura Ihei embarked on a new approach as a photographer, leaving the pampered city for the snowy Akita region. From his interest in "manner photography" capturing local scenes, he returned to his original focus on "human interest," resulting in masterpieces such as "Rice Planting" and "Youth." While initially unsuccessful, these masterpieces have gradually come to communicate the power of photographer Kimura Ihei. The texts by supervisor Takeyoshi Tanuma and photographer Ryuichi Kaneko are also well-read. Includes dust jacket.