Kyoichi Hara Memories of Steam Locomotives 1976 Photo Book Japan

by Kyoichi Hara

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Kyoichi Hara Memories of Steam Locomotives 1976 Photo Book Japan Key Features ✔ Discover the captivating world of steam locomotives through "Memories of Steam Locomotives 1976" by renowned Japanese photographer Kyoichi Hara. This photo book showcases stunning nighttime images of steam engines across Japan, captured during the final years of Japan National Railways' steam locomotive era. Edited from a vast collection of film photographs, the book emphasizes the mysterious and nostalgic beauty of night scenes featuring these historic trains. Kyoichi Hara, born in 1947 in Fukuoka Prefecture and deceased in 1998, dedicated his career to documenting Japan's railway history, with a focus on the twilight of steam locomotion. His work includes a notable exhibition in 1974 titled "Light and Shadow," highlighting long-exposure night photography of steam engines. This volume offers a rare glimpse into a bygone era, making it a must-have for railway enthusiasts and photography lovers alike. ✔ Key features include: ✔ - A collection of evocative night-time steam locomotive photographs ✔ - Focus on the final years of Japan's steam engine operation (1960s-1976) ✔ - Edited from extensive film archives by the late photographer Kyoichi Hara ✔ - Includes images capturing the atmospheric beauty of night scenes ✔ - Published in 1976 in Japan ✔ C:Title: Memories of Steam Locomotives 1976 ✔ C:Author: Kyoichi Hara ✔ C:Language: Japanese ✔ C:Publication Year: 1976 ✔ C:Format: Photo Book / Hardcover ✔

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• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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