The 20th Japan Photographic Art Exhibition: Masterpieces - Mamiyaflex, Asahi Pentax, Leica

A masterpiece photo collection essential for understanding the history of post-war photography in Japan. This valuable resource contains selected works from the 20th Japan Photographic Art Exhibition. It includes "A Brief History of the Japan Photographic Art Exhibition" by Ryunosuke Kitao, a general review by Nobuo Ina, and explanations of the works, as well as a directory of photography-related individuals, making it an extremely important book for understanding the photographic world of the time.

Featuring mainly monochrome photographs, it contains numerous works capturing 1950s Japan, including cityscapes, railways, and the daily lives of people. It is a highly informative photo collection that allows you to feel the atmosphere of the era.

Furthermore, the end of the book features numerous advertisements for domestic cameras from the Showa era, such as the Mamiyaflex, Asahiflex, Riken 35, Pigeon, and Primo Flex, making it interesting for camera enthusiasts and collectors. It can be said that this book allows you to experience the photographic culture of the time from both the photographic works and the camera advertisements.

[Published by] Mainichi Shimbunsha
[Published year] 1954 (Showa 29)
[Size] 26cm (height) x 18.5cm (width) (Please allow for slight variations)
[Condition]
・With cover (scuffs and wrinkles due to aging)
・The main body is generally in good condition and does not hinder reading.
・Please note that there is a sense of aging as a used book.