{"product_id":"nobuyoshi-araki-photo-life-asahi-camera-1981-special-issue","title":"Nobuyoshi Araki — Photo Life (写真生活), Asahi Camera Special Issue, 1981","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNobuyoshi Araki — \u003cem\u003ePhoto Life (写真生活)\u003c\/em\u003e, Asahi Camera Special Issue, August 1981\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and characterful early document of Nobuyoshi Araki (荒木経惟) at the height of his creative energy. Published in August 1981 as a special issue of \u003cem\u003eAsahi Camera\u003c\/em\u003e (アサヒカメラ), Japan's most prestigious photography magazine, this oversized issue is dedicated entirely to Araki and his concept of \u003cem\u003eShashin Seikatsu\u003c\/em\u003e — \"Photo Life\" — a manifesto-like vision of photography as a total way of living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover image alone — Araki levitating above a forest pool, his reflection shimmering below — is one of the most iconic images of his early career. This special issue offers a fascinating window into Araki's world at a pivotal moment, combining photographs, essays, and behind-the-scenes material in the accessible format of Japan's leading photo press. An essential piece for any serious Araki collector or researcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy is unread and retains its original freshness — exceptional for a 40+ year old magazine special issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor \/ Subject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nobuyoshi Araki (荒木経惟)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photo Life \/ 写真生活\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asahi Camera (アサヒカメラ) Special Issue, August 1981\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asahi Shimbun-sha (朝日新聞社), Tokyo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magazine \/ Oversized Special Issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003c\/strong\u003e — Unread copy in excellent overall condition. Cover, spine, and all pages clean and bright. No marks, no writing. Please note: there is a small bump\/scuff to the lower right corner of the front cover spine edge, as visible in the listing photographs. A very minor flaw on an otherwise outstanding 45-year-old copy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"shady2grove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65336023318877,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1082\/5888\/5981\/files\/IMG_7860.jpg?v=1784708813","url":"https:\/\/shady2grove.com\/products\/nobuyoshi-araki-photo-life-asahi-camera-1981-special-issue","provider":"shady2grove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}