Araki: Tokyo Lucky Hole

Nobuyoshi Araki (1940)

Synopsis

Nobuyoshi Araki's book provides an intimate depiction of Tokyo's underworld, focusing on Shinjuku's red light district during its peak years from 1983 to 1985. Araki, acclaimed as Japan's greatest photographer, captured the vibrant and complex atmosphere of Tokyo's flourishing sex industry. Through this collection, the book not only serves as a historical record of Shinjuku's prime but also unveils a hidden facet of Tokyo life, offering insights into a world often unseen by the public. This work is characterized by its candid portrayal and Araki's unique perspective on an intriguing period in Tokyo's history.

Book Details

ISBN-10:
3822846813
ISBN-13:
9783822846810
PUBLISHER:
TASCHEN
YEAR:
2005
EDITION:
Bilingual
BINDING:
Paperback
PAGES:
708 pages
SIZE:
371 x 500 cm (approx.)
LANGUAGE:
English

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