About the Book
Hashima by Taiji Matsue documents the infamous Hashima Island (also known as "Gunkanjima") off the coast of Nagasaki through a powerful series of black-and-white photographs. Taken in 1983, only nine years after the coal mines were closed and the island completely evacuated, the images capture a place in transition – from a bustling industrial hub to a ghost town where nature begins to reclaim the man-made structures.
The photographs have been digitally remastered from the original negatives by Matsue himself, highlighting every detail and nuance of the abandoned site. This project represents an early example of Matsue’s analytical approach to landscapes and urban spaces.
Published in 2017 by Getsuyosha, this 168-page softcover edition offers a historical and artistic perspective on one of Japan's most iconic symbols of industrialization and decay.
Details:
- Pages: 168
- Size: 146 × 225 mm
- Language: Japanese, English
- Binding: Softcover
- ISBN: 9784865030402
- Publisher: Getsuyosha
- Publication year: 2017
Soft, 225.0 x
146.0
mm, 0.44 kg, 168 pages, Japanese/English
ISBN: 9784865030402
About the Author
Taiji Matsue (born 1963, Tokyo) is an award-winning Japanese photographer known for his systematic, almost cartographic approach to landscapes and urban environments. With a background in geography, Matsue combines scientific precision with artistic vision. He has received the Kimura Ihei Memorial Photography Award (2002) and the Higashikawa Award (1996, 2012). His work is included in major collections worldwide, including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Maison Européenne de la Photographie in Paris.
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Publisher / Manufacturer:
Getsuyosha
Country of origin:
Japan
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