Changing Japan 1933 Photo Book Asahi Shimbun Pre-war Japan
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First edition
Changing Japan 1933 Photo Book Asahi Shimbun Pre-war Japan Features Product Description: This is a large photographic collection titled "Changing Japan Seen Through the Camera / Image du Japon," published in 1933 (Showa 8) by Asahi Shimbun Company. The book presents pre-war Japan through numerous photographs with bilingual English and French captions. It captures various aspects of early Showa period life, culture, and urban scenes, including Kyoto festivals, people in kimono, inns and dining scenes, children in snowy regions, river play, railways, schools, tourist spots, and department store advertisements. This volume is a valuable historical resource for those interested in pre-war Japanese photography, lifestyle, tourism history, advertising history, and materials related to Asahi Shimbun. Condition: As an antique book, it shows overall signs of aging. The cover has wear, dirt, white peeling, and corner damage. Pages exhibit yellowing, stains, and dirt. The spine and binding also show age-related damage. However, the photographic pages remain in a condition suitable for reading and viewing. This item is recommended only for collectors or those who understand the nature of pre-war vintage books. Item Specifics: Publisher: Asahi Shimbun Company Publication Year: 1933 Language: English and French captions Format: Large photographic book Subject: Pre-war Japan, culture, lifestyle, tourism, advertising Condition: Used, aged with wear and stains Specifications BrandNO BRAND Cou
- Publisher: Asahi Shimbun
- Year: 1933
- Condition: Good
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