THE COMPLETE WORKS 1-4, Daido Moriyama, 4 SIGNED BOOKS Start Price USD 1,875.00 Current Price USD 1,875.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, August 31, 2008 End Time Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Location Boston, Massachusetts See more about 'THE COMPLETE WORKS 1-4, Daido Moriyama, 4 SIGNED BOOKS' Description DAIDO MORIYAMA: THE COMPLETE WORKS, VOLS. 1-4 (1964-2003) – 4 SIGNED BOOKSPhotography by Daido MoriyamaPublished by Daiwa Radiator Factory and Taka Ishii Gallery, Tokyo, 2003Limited First EditionDaido Moriyama is well known within his native Japan for his grainy, contrasty, black-and-white photos of Japanese street scenes, often shot off-kilter, out of focus, and randomly cropped. His color work maintains a sense of discomfort and alienation, but with a more precise feel. Finally, a retrospective collection of the prolific and pioneering photographer's work has been published.  This exquisitely produced edition was limited to a printing of 1,000 copies, and each book is signed by the photographer in English and Kanji in white marker on black endpaper. Each image is accompanied by its relevant and identifying information (reference number, title, medium, and place of publication).From the publisher:Volume 1 (1964-1973) "collects Moriyama's photos serialized in Camera Mainichi, Asahi Graph and Asahi Camera, published in Farewell Photography, Hunter and Mayfly, and presented in Provoke no.2 and no.3. It contains an assemblage of photos which has recently been discovered in the process of the editing of this volume and barely known in Moriyama's early years. Also included is an interview with the photographer Shomei Tomatsu and an essay by the writer Gerard Malanga."Volume 2 (1974-1992) "contains the complete collection of Moriyama's photos presented in the Shashin Jidai, including his Tales of Tono, Japan, A Photo Theater II and Light and Shadow. The volume also includes a review by fine art critic, Midori Matsui."Volume 3 (1993-1999) "collects photographs published in A Dog's Time, and three- series of Daido hysteric, and the color photos presented in Color and Color 2. With a review by Dr. Charles Merewether, Collections Curator at the Getty Center."Volume 4 (2000-2003) "contains an assemblage of Moriyama's latest photos, including those recently taken for the new collections of photography, Shinjuku and '71-NY. Also included is a biography of the featured photographer by Tetsuro Koike and a review by cultural critic Minoru Shimizu."NEW, 4 SIGNED BOOKS. LIMITED FIRST EDITION. The four books of Daido Moriyama: The Complete Works are hardcover books (measuring 8.5 x 11 inches) with white paper-covered boards and title stamped on front cover and spine, covered by pictorial dust jackets. Each book contains approximately 600 pages, and the entire set comprises 5,758 images in total. The four books fit into a specially designed white, paper-covered, board slipcase, with photo-illustrated interior (a self-portrait of Moriyama lines the interior). Possibly the most comprehensive publication of a photographer's work ever published. Top Choice Books offers this very special tribute to the Japanese master of photography in as new condition—an absolutely necessary item for fans, scholars, libraries, and art collectors.PAYMENT DETAILS   Please use the shipping calculator to determine your shipping costs for US addresses   International shipping is available   I will only accept PayPal, personal checks, and money orders (bank, post office).  Payment MUST be received within three business days of the purchase, or the item will be re-listed unless other arrangements have been approved. I will ship by USPS Priority/Express Mail, or FedEx, with REQUIRED shipping Insurance, and Delivery/Signature Confirmation, unless otherwise stated in the auction.   International purchases are welcome. I will ONLY ship by USPS Express/Priority Service or FedEx International Service, which have on-line tracking and some insurance, however, the shipment will be fully insured. Buyer is responsible for any import taxes or duty associated with this purchase. UNDERSTAND that there is no warranty for international shipments once the package leaves the United States. Insurance is therefore required.   As always, if you have any questions about this item, or this auction, please contact me BEFORE you purchase this item. All sales are final unless tracking and/or full insurance is purchased. Place a Bid!