Make Tomatsu Shomei 500 volumes limited edition

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.

Published 2013

Pages 126

Size 290 x 287mm