Publisher/Nazraeli Press

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"Japan / A Love Story (Signed)" is a photobook by British photographer Michael Kenna (1953). Known for his serene monochrome landscapes using long exposures, Kenna's work in Japan, which he has continued to photograph for many years, is compiled in this book. Since his first visit to Japan for an exhibition in 1987, he has repeatedly traveled to various parts of the country, from Hokkaido to Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, directing his unique gaze towards nature, cities, temples and shrines, snowscapes, and seasides. He has previously published important works on the theme of Japan, such as "Japan" and "Hokkaido," but this book newly compiles 100 works, including representative works and previously unpublished works, from his vast archive spanning several decades. As the title "A Love Story" suggests, it is not merely an anthology of Japanese landscapes, but a compilation filled with respect and gratitude for Japan that has been nurtured over a long period of time. It also includes a bilingual essay in English and Japanese by photography critic Kotaro Iizawa. This is an important monograph representing Kenna's later period, offering an overview of his deep relationship with Japan. Presented with a commemorative signature .