{"product_id":"japan-signed-first-edition","title":"Japan (SIGNED First Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned by Bischof on upper FFEP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spectacular volume of photographs taken by Bischof during his time in Japan. Bischof focuses on capturing beauty in both the everyday lives of the people, and in the natural world around them. Also features an essay by Robert Guillain, a warmly written expose into a people and a culture largely misunderstood by the West in the years following WWII. A wonderful work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Edition. \u003cem\u003eLondon:\u003c\/em\u003e Sylvan Press, (1954). 4to. Original yellow publisher's cloth. Pages: 110.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition: excellent. \u003c\/strong\u003eSome gentle shelf fading to spine, and some minor scattered markings to cloth. Some foxing and markings to end papers and prelims, otherwise contents in excellent order. Clean, fresh, and bright. An excellent copy of a fantastic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFrom the library of Paul \u0026amp; Wendy Reid. Paul Reid is hailed as one of the minds who helped to shape Canberra. As Chief Architect at the NCDC, Paul's most important role was the organisation and construction of the New Parliament House. He also had a sizeable involvement with all of the major works associated with Canberra. His legacy remains celebrated in various forms at multiple universities within Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This item is large and\/or heavy. It may require additional postage costs to be paid. If so, we will contact you after purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis book is currently not on display in store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIf you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Werner Bischof","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47876036722931,"sku":"1110002901270","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/Untitleddesign_4_f34c37f2-3f7b-49c0-9005-27714aeb842e.png?v=1759968046","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/japan-signed-first-edition","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}