Publisher/白夜書房

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Photo book "Flash Up" by Seiji Kurata, one of Japan's leading photographers. Seiji Kurata majored in oil painting at Tokyo University of the Arts, worked as an art teacher after graduating, spent a period of time at a town factory, and began photography before the age of 30. Entered the legendary "Workshop Photography School" opened by Shomei Tomatsu, Nobuyoshi Araki, Daido Moriyama, etc. as the first student, and since then has been active as a freelancer. ”, and those works led to the award of the “5th Kimura Ihei Award”, making a sensational debut. This book is a memorable 1st photo book published on the occasion of the above-mentioned solo exhibition and award. It consists of city snapshots centered on Shinjuku and Ikebukuro taken in the late 70's. The unknown ecology of gays, prostitutes, yakuza, right-wingers, motorcycle gangs, etc. is vividly photographed with a powerful flash, and the fear, pleasure, desire, etc. hidden in the darkness are captured on camera. A collection of historical works that pioneered new frontiers in photography, with the beauty that resides in violent and provocative depictions, the love that resides in cold-blooded, objective eyes, and the diverse interweaving of photography. 1st printing. (without plastic cover)