Edo-Zoshi: Image of Ukiyoe, Now: photographed by Kanemoto Nobuo
Edo-Zoshi: Image of Ukiyoe, Now (江戸草紙 金本信夫写真集) is a stunning, first-edition photographic retrospective by renowned photographer Nobuo Kanemoto. Published in 1987 by Kyoto Shoin Co., Ltd., this rare art book documents Kanemoto’s meticulously crafted project to bring the iconic women of late Edo-period Ukiyo-e (woodblock prints) into the modern world through contemporary photography.
With exacting attention to detail, Kanemoto recreates the hairstyles, makeup, elaborate kimono fashions, and atmospheric settings originally immortalized by legendary masters like Kitagawa Utamaro. Rather than relying on simple re-enactment, the collection serves as a breathtaking bridge between the centuries-old “floating world” and modern photographic artistry.
Key Features
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Stunning Visuals: Includes approximately 80 vibrant color photo-plates capturing the elegance, grace, and styling of traditional Japanese beauty portraits (Bijin-ga).
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Bilingual Text: Features a foreword by prominent sexologist and Edo-culture historian Yoshikazu Hayashi, along with a biography of photographer Nobuo Kanemoto, presented in both Japanese and English.
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Premium Presentation: A beautifully preserved 93-page first-edition softcover workbook measuring 30×23 cm (approx. 11×8 inches), showcasing rich, high-quality printing from an acclaimed Kyoto art publisher.
Product Details
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Title: Edo-Zoshi: Image of Ukiyoe, Now (Kanemoto Nobuo Shashinshu)
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Author/Photographer: Nobuo Kanemoto
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Contributor: Yoshikazu Hayashi (Foreword)
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Publisher: Kyoto Shoin Co., Ltd., Kyoto (1987)
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Format: Softcover / Paperback (First Edition)
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Page Count: 93 pages
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Language: Japanese and English
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ISBN-10: 4763630636
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ISBN-13: 978-4763630636
VF as new in French fold wraps. [5.2]
$ 110.00
