A photo book which collects the photos of old grandmas and grandpas from the point of view of street culture was published
The local free paper, “Tsuru to Kame’s” “grand sum” called “Tsuru to Kame Roku” (photo book) was published on the 18th of September 2017 (Mon./holiday).
“Tsuru to Kame” is a free paper which collects photos of grandmas and grandpas from the viewpoint of HIPHOP and street culture created by the Kobayashi brothers (older brother-Tetsuya, younger brother-Naohiro) who reside in Iiyama-shi, Nakano Prefecture. The free paper was first published in August of 2013 and to date has published five editions, distributing the papers in over 200 locations including book stores, cafes and guest houses throughout Japan.
The free paper slowly gained popularity as a unique free paper. Ten thousand copies (each edition) are always distributed and the papers are gone very soon after distribution starts. Phone calls and emails requesting for back numbers then flood the editorial office and distribution stores. Therefore, they decided to publish a “grand sum” photo book of the series called “Tsuru to Kame Roku.” The content of the photo book includes the re-edition of the past series and many special features which could not be included in the free paper.
The photo book includes street snaps chosen from the 1st edition～2nd edition and new photos. Popular features such as “pill research,” “report RE mysterious establishments,” “punch lines,” and “fashion pages” have been newly edited and are included in this “grand sum” photo book. Also, they interviewed famous people who love their grandparents.
Let’s read the photo book and feel the breeze of “street culture” from the cool photos of grandmas and grandpas!
Tsuru to Kame Roku
Release date: September 18th, 2017 (Mon./holiday)
Price: 2,300 yen ＋ tax
Special sales website: https://tsurutokame6.thebase.in/
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MARiA – “THIS IS”
Release Date: August 6, 2021
Publisher: Pony Canyon
Photographer: Muga Miyahara
Type: Hardback Cover
Pages: 120
MARiA Official Website: https://www.garnidelia.com/special/maria/
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The photo book, “AMIAYA” which shows the world of the photographer, Kazuhiro Fujita in a nutshell, has been released
Kazuhiro Fujita has been an active photographer over the past 20 years. In this photo book titled, TWIN ROOM, Fujita shoots the model AMIAYA, revealing the essence of his works.
The model AMIAYA was a great fan of Fujita and through a chance meeting she requested him to do some photograph work the catalogue of for her own brand “jouetie.”
The shooting of this photo book took place in her real home called “TWIN ROOM,” over a period of one year. The shots are mainly private situations and the resulting works expose such themes as “Eros and poison,” “sense of fashion and sense of Tokyo” and Fujita’s “bitter-sweet” colors burst forth in his photos. This photo book could be called a crystallization of the one-and-only world of Kazuhiro Fujita.
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Check out their world views.
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Details about this photo book
Title: “TWIN ROOM” Kazuhiro Fujita/AMIAYA
Price: 2000 yen (tax not included)
Details about exhibit
Date: November 10th (Fri.) to 14th (Tues.)
Hours: 12:00 ~ 19:00
Venue: BOOKMARC 4-26-14 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
TEL：03-5412-0351
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Breaking through the national boundary and receiving worldwide attention, the samurai guitarist MIYAVI has been photographed by world-renowned photographer Masayoshi Sukita. The new “MIYAVI × SUKITA” photo collection will be made available for purchase from Friday 16th September.
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MIYAVI released his new album “Fire Bird” on Wednesday 31st August and started his world tour entitled ＜MIYAVI Japan Tour 2016 “NEWBEAT, NEW FUTURE”＞ on Monday 19th September. However, MIYAVI has done plenty more to break through the national border and develop as a global figure. MIYAVI has also celebrated his debut as a Hollywood actor, taking part in the film “Unbroken” which was directed by Angelina Jolie. MIYAVI is also one of the 9 people in the world to be chosen by Swiss luxury jewellery brand Piaget to take part in a series of unique activity.
Masayoshi Sukita is a world-renowned photographer who has photographed David Bowie, T.REX, YMO and many other famous sensational music artists. Masayoshi Sukita’s words after the photo shoot with MIYAVI were:
“It has been a really long time since I had last taken photographs of somebody who completely destroys their own image. The last time I had taken such photographs was with David Bowie.”
After putting every ounce of passion and effort into his photography with MIYAVI, the photo selection had been comprised into one book. As well as establishing many legends, Sukita and MIYAVI have crossed the boundary of their generation with this collaboration. An atmosphere of tension with a hot and sparky feeling seizes up every image taken. The overwhelming sensation as a performer, as well as a private and personal touch has been combined into this must-see masterpiece.
Special words from MIYAVI & STAFF
As if everything has crashed together and sparks have flown ー Although we are all males, you could say that the sensation in these pictures resembles the excited feeling of sex.
Special words from Masayoshi Sukita
MIYAVI is not afraid to destroy himself. He is always searching for a new “MIYAVI”. This photo selection is the new exciting sensation since David Bowie.
■Information
MIYAVI×SUKITA（Separate volume）
Launch for sale date： Friday 16th September 2016Available for purchase at bookstores and CD shops nationwide
Publisher：Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd.Fixed price：￥5,300＋tax
Size & length：A4／128 pages
