Kenkichi Yoshida Prewar East Asia Photographs 1934 Manchuria China Japan Korea J

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Kenkichi Yoshida Prewar East Asia Photographs 1934 Manchuria China Japan Korea J Key Features ✔ Discover a rare collection of prewar East Asian photographs captured by renowned designer and stage artist Kenkichi Yoshida. This comprehensive volume features approximately 900 photographs taken with Yoshida’s personal Leica camera around 1934 and 1939, offering an authentic glimpse into early 20th-century life across Manchuria, southern Korea, Guangzhou, Hainan Island, and other regions under Japanese influence. The images vividly depict local residents, children’s expressions, women’s daily activities, bustling streets, and markets, providing a unique, unfiltered perspective on the social and cultural landscape of East Asia during a transformative period. ✔ This book includes detailed historical context and expert commentary, with chapters dedicated to Manchuria, South China, and Southern Korea, authored by leading historians. The photographs are praised for their candid portrayal of local life, free from propaganda or staged scenes, making this a valuable resource for historians, photography enthusiasts, and collectors interested in the era’s authentic visual record. ✔ Key Features: ✔ - Approximately 900 original photographs taken by Kenkichi Yoshida ✔ - Focus on early 20th-century East Asia: Manchuria, China, Korea, and surrounding regions ✔ - Includes historical commentary by experts in Asian history and photography ✔ - Depicts daily life, street scenes, markets, children, an

• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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