Publisher/Scalo

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"Empty Heaven: Photographs from Japan 1989-1995 (Signed)" is a photobook by renowned British photographer Paul Graham. He established his reputation in the 1980s with his early trilogy of works, "A1—The Great North Road," "Beyond Caring," and "Troubled Land." Graham's portrayal of society's inherent problems, combined with his journalistic keenness and artistic aesthetic, is considered one of the most traditional styles of contemporary British photography, along with that of Martin Parr. Graham adds a twist, weaving in "something" that seems understandable yet incomprehensible, visible yet invisible, to pursue a highly original photographic expression. This book is typical of Graham, depicting Japan's humiliating past, including defeat in World War II and the atomic bombing of Japan, without even a trace of that history visible on the surface, and young women even barely aware of that history. Meanwhile, the country has experienced rapid economic development, exemplified by Toyota. Is this strange and mysterious scene the result of Japanese politics? Or maybe? This unique collection of works conceptually explores such thoughts from the perspective of a foreigner. Includes a booklet and is signed by the photographer .