This posthumous and final photobook was personally conceived and curated by Shomei Tomatsu—one of the most influential figures in postwar Japanese photography. The volume features a selection of images chosen by the artist himself, along with manuscript notes and conceptual sketches that shed light on his creative process. More than a documentarian, Tomatsu redefined visual language through both his sharp social observations and highly imaginative still lifes. This rare limited edition of 500 copies offers a profound look into his evolving vision and the unique aesthetic trajectory of postwar Japanese photography.
