Daido Moriyama — it, 2008 First Edition (Signed)

Daido Moriyama — it, 2008 First Edition — Signed by the Artist

A rare signed copy of it, one of Daido Moriyama's most celebrated later works. Published in 2008 by Rat Hole Gallery, Tokyo, this bold and visceral photobook captures Moriyama's signature raw street aesthetic — high-contrast, grainy, and intensely immediate. The striking black-and-white polka-dot cover with its distinctive die-cut design has made this one of the most visually iconic photobooks of the 2000s.

This copy bears a double signature by the artist: handwritten in Japanese characters (森山大道) and in Roman script (Daido) on the vivid purple endpaper — a hallmark of this edition. An exceptional collector's piece.

• Author: Daido Moriyama (森山大道)
• Title: it
• Year: 2008
• Edition: First Edition
• Publisher: Rat Hole Gallery, Tokyo
• Language: Japanese / English
• Signed: Yes — double signature in Japanese and Roman script on endpaper

Condition: Very Good — A well-preserved copy in excellent overall condition. Interior pages and photographs clean and bright. Signature bold and clear. Minor handling wear consistent with age. A fine example of this sought-after title.