The Works of Nobuyoshi Araki 8: Private Diary 1980-1995, published in 1996 by Heibonsha, is an essential retrospective volume from the comprehensive anthology dedicated to the legendary Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki. This volume functions as an intimate visual and historical record exploring Araki’s deeply personal "I-photograph" (shishashin) approach, compiling chronological diary entries, raw snapshots, and candid moments that span fifteen years of his life and artistic practice. The content seamlessly captures the unfiltered texture of his daily existence, shifting between Tokyo's nightlife, private encounters, and quiet personal reflections alongside critical commentary and biographical overviews that contextualize his evolution during this period. By archiving these deeply autobiographical, immediate visual documents, the publication provides a structured historical chronicle of Araki's emotional world, navigating themes of desire, companionship, and the passage of time while cementing his profound influence on contemporary documentary photography.

Condition: good (minor signs of wear)
Japanese
190 pages
22,5 x 15,5 cm