Eric Chaim Kline, Bookseller

おおさか 1975: 佐伯紘一写真集 (Osaka 1975) [SIGNED]

Saeki, Koichi (佐伯 紘一)

[Osaka]: Self-published, 1975. First edition. Softcover. Oblong octavo. Unpaginated (68 pages). Original photo-illustrated wraps with white lettering on covers and spine. Signed on front free endpaper in black marker by photographer Koichi Saeki. Self-published by the photographer, this work is Saeki's atmospheric photographic survey of the urban landscape of Osaka, Japan, including snapshots of street scenes, entertainment venues and images of residents of the city going about their day. Among the areas and locations shown are Osaka station square textile wholesale district, Umeda, Shinsaibashi, Namba, Tennoji, Nishinari Kyokai, and the Tsutenkaku-Naniwa Club. Minimal text in Japanese.

Wrappers with light rubbing to the head of the spine, and a few other instance of minor rubbing to extremities. Minor creases to the back wrapper, and a light crease the rear free endpaper. Wrappers in very good+, interior in near fine condition overall. Protected in modern mylar. vg+ to near fine. Item #49679

Title transliteration: Saeki Koichi Shashinshu
alternate: Osaka '75.

Price: $1,250.00