Daido Moriyama: Tokyo

• Comprehensive Urban Portrait: Presents an extensive collection of images that delve into the diverse neighborhoods of Tokyo, including Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza, and Asakusa, showcasing the city's multifaceted character.
• Distinctive Photographic Style: Features Moriyama's signature 'are-bure-bokeh' aesthetic—grainy, blurry, and out-of-focus imagery—that challenges traditional photography norms and emphasizes the raw essence of urban life.
• Cultural Insight: Offers readers an intimate glimpse into Tokyo's daily life, capturing both the mundane and extraordinary moments that define the city's dynamic culture.
• Accessible Format: Designed as a 'snap guidebook,' this portable edition encourages readers to explore Tokyo with a camera in hand, inspired by Moriyama's approach to street photography.
• Author's Perspective: Includes personal reflections from Moriyama, providing context and insight into his enduring relationship with Tokyo and his philosophy on capturing its essence.

Embark on a visual journey through the enigmatic streets of Tokyo with Daido Moriyama: Tokyo (2020 Edition). In this compelling photobook, Moriyama invites readers to experience the city's chaotic beauty through his lens, capturing the fleeting moments that define urban existence. Published by Kobunsha in June 2020, this 224-page softcover volume serves as both a visual anthology and a personal narrative, reflecting Moriyama's six-decade-long exploration of Tokyo's ever-evolving landscape. 

Moriyama's distinctive style—characterized by high-contrast, grainy black-and-white images—transforms everyday scenes into profound visual statements. His 'are-bure-bokeh' approach embraces imperfection, capturing the raw, unfiltered essence of Tokyo's streets. From the neon-lit alleys of Shinjuku to the bustling crossings of Shibuya, each photograph offers a candid glimpse into the city's soul.

Key Highlights:

• Neighborhood Narratives: The photobook traverses various districts of Tokyo, each with its own unique atmosphere, presenting a holistic portrait of the city's diverse urban tapestry.
• Spontaneous Moments: Moriyama's images capture unposed, candid instances of daily life, reflecting the spontaneity and unpredictability of the urban environment.
• Visual Storytelling: Through his lens, Moriyama weaves a narrative that transcends the visual, evoking emotions and prompting reflections on the human experience within the metropolis.
• Personal Reflections: The inclusion of Moriyama's own thoughts provides readers with a deeper understanding of his artistic journey and his intimate connection with Tokyo.
• Interactive Experience: Designed to inspire, this 'snap guidebook' format encourages readers to engage with the city actively, camera in hand, following in Moriyama's footsteps.

Daido Moriyama: Tokyo (2020 Edition) is more than a photobook; it's an invitation to see Tokyo through the eyes of a master photographer. Moriyama's work challenges perceptions, urging viewers to find beauty in the mundane and to appreciate the intricate dance of light and shadow that defines urban life.

Are you ready to explore the depths of Tokyo's streets through Daido Moriyama's transformative lens?

Please note: This publication contains artistic content that may be considered provocative and is intended for mature audiences.