• Front cover of “Sasuke” by Masahisa Fukase, hardcover with bold Japanese title and collage of lost-cat notices.
  • Book spine of Masahisa Fukase “Sasuke” with title lettering on gold hardcover, Akaaka Art Publishing (2021).
  • Cat sitting on a person’s lap; opening plate from “Sasuke.”
  • Diptych: a cat reaching toward the ceiling and a close view of the cat, high-contrast black-and-white.
  • Wide landscape with a small kitten peeking from tall grass against a dark tree line.
  • Two photographs: a lizard and detached tail on textured ground, and a cat’s paw approaching a lizard on concrete.
  • Pair of images: kitten standing beside a person’s feet on tatami; stacked bundles of wood with a small cat below.
  • Extreme close-up of a cat’s face spanning two pages, focusing on the eyes and whiskers.
  • Small kitten sleeping on a patterned surface, paws raised beside its face.
  • Soft-focus photograph of a kitten approaching the camera on a dark textured surface.
  • Masahisa Fukase “Sasuke” — close-up of a kitten; black-and-white spread, Akaaka Art Publishing (2021).
  • Masahisa Fukase “Sasuke” — tender moment of adult cat and kitten nuzzling in monochrome, Akaaka Art Publishing (2021).
  • Back cover of “Sasuke” by Masahisa Fukase (Akaaka Art Publishing, 2021), kraft-colored hardcover with a small belly-band corner visible
1 13

Akaaka Art Publishing

SASUKE

SASUKE – Masahisa Fukase

Masahisa Fukase
€55,00
€55,00
Sale Sold out Signed
incl. VAT. Estimated shipping costs: €3,00. Delivery Time: 2-5 days

Low stock
  • Tracked shipping
  • Careful packaging
  • 30-day returns

Sasuke is a Masahisa Fukase photobook that structures 115 cat photographs into four chapters, linking gaze, identity, and presence through the companions Sasuke and Tomoe.

About SASUKE

Sasuke gathers Masahisa Fukase’s long-running cat photographs into four chapters. The book presents 115 images of Sasuke and Tomoe. These companions appear as a constant presence. Fukase carried them everywhere. The sequence uses repetition and proximity to test identity, gaze, and presence.

Like Ravens, Sasuke can be read as indirect self-portraiture. The cats’ eyes become a reflective surface. The photographer’s position stays close. The images keep attention on small shifts in distance and mood.

Publication details

  • Publisher: Akaaka Art Publishing (2021)

  • Format: Hardcover

  • Size: 260 × 185 mm

  • Pages: 192

  • Images: 115

  • Text: Japanese only

  • Includes: essay by Tomo Kosuga (Masahisa Fukase Archive)

  • ISBN: 9784865411362

About Masahisa Fukase

Masahisa Fukase (1934–2012) was a Japanese photographer known for psychologically intense, autobiographical work. He studied at Nihon University. His series Ravens brought broad international recognition and remains a key reference in photobook history. Fukase’s images often hold to a dark, inward tone. They return to themes of isolation, attachment, and personal rupture. After an accident in 1992, he remained in a coma until his death.

Packaging & Shipping

We pack books to arrive in the condition described: protected corners, rigid backing, paper cushioning, and a sturdy outer package. Heavier or collectible editions receive an extra layer of protection. Any defects are documented on the product page—packing doesn’t hide condition, it reduces transit risk.

We ship from Germany, usually on the next business day after payment. Germany: typically 2–5 business days, EU: often 3–7 business days; international depends on destination and customs. Tracking is included for all services and is provided once the parcel is handed over to the carrier. During peak periods, transit times may extend. See the Shipping Policy.

Returns

Returns are possible within 30 days of delivery (e.g., if the item doesn’t match the description or you changed your mind). Please contact us before sending anything back—we’ll provide the return address and the best return option. Items should be returned in the same condition as received. Once the return is received and checked, we refund to the original payment method. See the Refund Policy.

GPSR

Publisher / Manufacturer: AKAAKA Art Publishing, Inc.
Country of origin: JAPAN
Website: http://www.akaaka.com

Importer

Kirill Korchemkin
Graf-Stauffenberg-Straße 6
76189 Karlsruhe
Germany

Email: info@lokator100.store
Phone: +4915223356050

Ask a question

We reply by email. Please include what you need (shipping, condition, edition, etc.)

View full details