Recent Photobooks from Japan and China

The last few years have seen a rapid increase in photobook publishing from every continent. Exhibitions and fairs showcasing everything from photo-zines to coffee table photography books are now a regular part of the global cultural landscape. And with this explosion, Japanese photobooks are receivi...

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Published in:Trans-Asia Photography Review 2016-10, Vol.7 (1)
Main Authors: Lederman, Russet, Liu, Jiayi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Photography
Picture books
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Summary:The last few years have seen a rapid increase in photobook publishing from every continent. Exhibitions and fairs showcasing everything from photo-zines to coffee table photography books are now a regular part of the global cultural landscape. And with this explosion, Japanese photobooks are receiving their well-deserved recognition as some of the earliest and best examples of the photobook format. Despite the digital revolution, Japan is still very much a print culture. A walk down any street in Tokyo's Jimbocho district will reveal bookshops large and small packed to the ceiling with books of every genre--with a significant number of them specializing in photobooks. Here, Lederman lists a few recent releases.
ISSN:2158-2025
2158-2025
DOI:10.1215/215820251_7-1-110