Shusen Go (Post War Japan)

First edition of Shusen Go (Post War Japan) by Nobuyoshi Araki. First impression. Medium format softback in fine condition. Text in Japanese.

About

Shūsen-go is a photo book features black-and-white photographs taken between August 16 and September 3, 1973, capturing the evolving urban landscape of Tokyo during Japan’s post-war period. Araki’s lens juxtaposes modernized cityscapes with remnants of traditional downtown areas, reflecting the tension between rapid urbanization and cultural nostalgia.
The images are presented in a bold layout, resembling contact sheets, which adds to the raw and immediate feel of the work.