[Photography] Domon, Ken (Japanese, 1909-90), Bunraku
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[Photography] Domon, Ken (Japanese, 1909-90)BunrakuKyoto, 1972. In two volumes. First edition. Folio. Inscribed by Domon to graphic designer Lou Dorfsman on title-page verso. Profusely illustrasted with black and white photographic plates. Original black cloth, and original orange flexible boards; in original blue cloth slipcase, and original printed corrugated cardboard box.Bunraku is often considered one of the most beautiful photobook productions of post-war Japan, by one of Japan's most renowned 20th-century photographers. Domon elegantly captures the art of Japanese puppet theater in full page black and white photographs. Rare.Provenance: From the personal archive of Lou Dorfsman thence to current owner.
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[Photography] Domon, Ken (Japanese, 1909-90), Bunraku
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