Moriyama: Quartet

 
★精選四部森山大道代表性攝影集
★收錄珍貴筆記，一窺森山創作歷程
 
　　本書集結奠定森山大道攝影生涯基礎的四本經典攝影集：《Japan: A Photo Theater》、《A Hunter》、《Farewell Photography》以及《Light and Shadow》。
 
　　森山大道曾被視為日本戰後最具挑戰精神的攝影師之一，如今他已成為國際矚目的重要人物。他持續不斷地出版作品，尤其是長期發行的攝影雜誌《Record》，讓森山的獨特視角傳遞到全世界。
 
　　在這部選輯中，知名策展人與編輯Mark Holborn精選四部具代表性的作品，這些攝影集橫跨十五年，展現了森山逐步淬鍊技巧、展現獨特風格的歷程。作品來自 1968 至 1980 年代初期日本經歷劇變的時代背景，帶來對於社會與文化變遷的深刻洞見。(文/博客來編譯)

An anthology of the four seminal photobooks that form the foundation of Daido Moriyama's photographic career: Japan, A Photo Theater, A Hunter, Farewell Photography and Light and Shadow.

Once regarded as the most challenging and radical of the photographers to emerge from Japan in the post-war period, Daido Moriyama is now accepted as an international figure. His stream of publications, most notably his ongoing magazine Record, have enabled his original vision, born out of the backstreets of Tokyo, to be cast worldwide.

In this anthology, renowned author, curator and editor Mark Holborn presents the four books that underpin Moriyama's artistic journey, with the photobook at the very core of his creative practice. The featured photobooks - Japan, A Photo Theater, A Hunter, Farewell Photography and Light and Shadow - span the fifteen years during which Moriyama honed his techniques and unveiled his distinctive vision and stand as exemplars of some of the most daring photographic publishing ventures in the history of the medium. Rooted in the complexities of Japan during a transformative era from 1968 to the early 1980s, they offer profound insights into the country's evolving landscape.

Harmonizing seamlessly with Moriyama's own aesthetic sensibilities, the book's design includes excerpts from Moriyama's diaries, journals and memoranda, providing intimate glimpses into his creative process. As with all Moriyama publications, this photobook is eagerly anticipated by a devoted following, reflecting the enduring importance of his work.

Mark Holborn is an internationally recognized editor and designer of illustrated books working with a diverse range of artists, from William Eggleston to Lucian Freud. He is also a curator, author and specialist on Japanese culture. His books as an editor with Thames & Hudson include Antony Gormley on Sculpture, Susan Meiselas: On the Frontline and Daido Moriyama: Record.