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Michael Kenna: Japan: A Love Story
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Michael Kenna: Japan: A Love Story

Collector Grade · C- Rarity · Common Deal · Fair Confidence · Low
Hardcover English 144 pages 25.4 x 33.02 x 2.54 cm 1.26 kg

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Rarity 13.6/100 · Collector 0/100 · Deal 55.57/100 · Listings: 4 · Avg price: $165.52 · Min price: $78.99

Description

Michael Kenna employs a quiet, contemplative visual approach to capture the nuanced beauty and subtle atmosphere of Japan throughout Japan: A Love Story. The photographs emphasize an intimate connection with the landscape and culture, using delicate light and shadow to evoke a meditative mood.

The book presents a series of 144 pages that explore themes of memory, place, and personal affection through carefully composed black-and-white imagery. Kenna’s images invite viewers to engage with Japan’s serene environments and cultural textures, reflecting a deep and sustained visual affection.