This book presents an evocative collection of Hiroshi Sugimoto's work, capturing three of his major photographic series. With a large-format camera, Sugimoto explores themes of time and reality through images of museum dioramas, wax figures, serene seascapes, and time-lapse shots of theaters. His photographs, characterized by meticulous composition and technical precision, reflect a fascination with time's paradoxes and timeless moments. The book includes an interview with Sugimoto and an essay by Thomas Kellein, offering deeper insight into the artist's creative approach and mastery.