The Passerby's Eye (通過者の視線 / Tsukasha no Shisen) by Daido Moriyama is a collection of essays, photography theories, and dialogues that traces his 50-year career and deeply explores his thoughts and inner conflicts regarding snapshot photography.
The core essence of this book is captured in his own words:
"The only camera work I have truly learned over the span of 50 years is none other than 'the passerby's eye.'"
Book Overview
Author: Daido Moriyama
Status: Out of print (品切)
Contents: Photography theory, personal essays, and a dialogue with Masahisa Fukase (Total of 29 chapters).
This book maps out Moriyama's thoughts and artistic struggles over his five decades as a photographer. It features 29 chapters, including 9 revised chapters originally published in To Another Country (もうひとつの国へ, 2008, Asahi Shimbun Publications) alongside a large volume of previously unreleased photography theories.
His dedication to snapshot photography
The choice between film (silver halide) and digital
The contrast between black-and-white and color
A rare dialogue with Masahisa Fukase discussing their periods of creative slump
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.
