Solitude Standing by Ichiro Kojima, Roshin Books, 2024

by Ichiro Kojima

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Solitude Standing by Ichiro Kojima, Roshin Books, 2024, Hardcover Description Solitude Standing is a compelling collection of works by renowned Japanese photographer Ichiro Kojima, born in Aomori in 1924. Kojima is celebrated for capturing the harsh natural beauty of the Tohoku region and the people who inhabit it, using his exceptional compositional skills and mastery of darkroom techniques like dodging and burning. Despite a brief career of about ten years, ending with his untimely death at 39 in 1964, Kojima's work has been continually re-evaluated through publications such as hysteric eleven and Ichiro Kojima Photographic Collection. This book, published in 2024 to mark Kojima's 100th birth anniversary, revisits previously unpublished works preserved at the Aomori Museum of Art. Roshin Books has curated this collection to highlight the theme of solitude inherent in Kojima's photography. The images transcend the traditional label of 'Tsugaru photographer,' revealing a universal sense of solitude and spirituality through vast skies, landscapes, snow, and the human figures within them. Included is a separate booklet, Tokyo Sunset, featuring urban evening scenes captured during Kojima's time in Tokyo. This addition sheds new light on Kojima's journey, illustrating how he carried the imagery of Tohoku with him even after leaving his homeland. This photo book offers a fresh perspective on Kojima's legacy, inviting readers to explore the profound themes of isolation and identity

• Publisher: Roshin Books
• Year: 2024
• Condition: Good

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