EIKOH HOSOE's 1961 MAN AND WOMAN [SIGNED]

$1,700.00

Man and Woman

by Eikoh Hosoe

CONDITION:

A SCARCE book, in fine condition.
Spine ends are lightly bumped but still firm and mostly square; corners are sharp.
Binding is secure.
Close examination of DJ through Mylar reveals some light scuffing.
DJ has light to moderate edgewear, including 1/2" chip at head of spine that expands to 1"x1" on back and a closed tear on front, as well as some light chipping at tail of spine, corners and some edges.
Inside pages are clean and crisp.
Obi/wrapper is torn halfway across at one fold and is moderately worn within expectations from being folded in book.
AS IS! Please see photos. More photos available upon request.

DESCRIPTION: Intense B&W photos utilize the human form as medium and a means of expression, captured with the camera. Part of Hosoe's early body of work.

SIGNED by Hosoe in Japanese and English in silver pen on black pastedowns.
Presumed FIRST EDITION.
Each series of photos is accompanied by Taro Yamamoto's poetry in Japanese.
Book presents/opens in Western format, but most text is in Japanese. Title on yellow paper front cover is in English.
Translation of poetry and essays in book is included with accompanying booklet.
Includes image and accompanying poetry to Man and Woman #20, a popular Hosoe print.
DJ is nicely preserved behind Mylar, and is backed with archival paper.
Includes original gray obi (wrapper) with Japanese text, folded and tucked in book.
Publisher: CamerArt, Inc., Tokyo.
Date: 1961.
Dimensions: 7.25 x 9.5 inches (approx).