ISBN10: 4426738008, ISBN13: 9784426738006, [publisher: Bibliotheca Nocturna Publishing, Japan] Hardcover 8vo. 320 pp. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white photos. Text in Japanese. Includes chapters on Akira Minomura, 'The Father of Bondage Magazines,' and Black Masochistic Beauty: The World of Photographer Katsuya Yanai. The focus seems to be primarily on post-war photography. One ofthe most beautifully-presented books this cataloguer has seen in recent memory. Of note: author Masami Akita is also an internationally-acclaimed 'noise' musician working under the name Merzbow, with over 500 releases to his discography. Early work included soundtracks to SM films. Patterned and textured orange boards in printed, gold cloth slipcase with die-cut peephole. Minor wear. Obi present. Very Good+
[Seattle, WA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1996]
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