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AKB 80's - Seiji Kurata
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“AKB80s” is the first series of works within Seiji Kurata's major project “Toshi No Zokei” (The Deconstruction of Cityscape), which includes two other series, The Deconstruction of Cityscape II “The Metropolitan Expressway-C2” in colour (1980-2009) and III in monochrome (1998-2008). The photographs of AKB80s were taken during 1986 to 1989, documenting the bustling business hours of the former Kanda Market located in Akihabara (which subsequently has moved and become a part of the current Ota Market) and using the techniques of long exposure and multiple exposure.
The book is a joint publication between Little Big Man and Zen Foto Gallery. The book includes a text by the artist in English, and a hand-written map and a timetable of Kanda market by Kurata Seiji in order to measure the timing for moving and shooting.
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First Edition / 2016
Details: softcover, 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches
Condition: Fine Condition
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