Parámetros
- 87 páginas
- 4 horas de lectura
Más información sobre el libro
The third edition of this photobook classic showcases Michael Wolf's striking portraits of individuals navigating the Tokyo subway, trapped between glass, steel, and fellow commuters. These compelling images have garnered numerous awards and have been exhibited worldwide. The first two editions sold out, prompting Wolf to revisit Tokyo to further explore this theme. The newly released "Tokyo Compression Three" is a completely revised edition featuring many previously unreleased images and a new "hidden track" at the book's conclusion. While other artists like Bruce Davidson and Walker Evans have tackled subway themes, Wolf's approach is unique; he focuses on the psychological state and collective condition of urban dwellers rather than the physical environment. By eliminating distractions, he emphasizes faces and figures, creating intense images that poignantly reflect the inner lives of his subjects. Accompanying the visuals, Christian Schüle's essay, "TOKYO SUBWAY DREAMS," offers a somber reflection on the pervasive loneliness experienced in modern megacities.
Compra de libros
Tokyo Compression Three, Michael Wolf, Christian Schüle
- Idioma
- Publicado en
- 2012
- Encuadernación
- (Tapa dura)
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- Título
- Tokyo Compression Three
- Idioma
- Inglés
- Autores
- Michael Wolf, Christian Schüle
- Editorial
- Asia One Books
- Publicado en
- 2012
- Formato
- Tapa dura
- Páginas
- 87
- ISBN10
- 9881531764
- ISBN13
- 9789881531766
- Serie
- Etiquetas
- No ficción, Arte / Cultura, Fotografía
- Calificación
- 3,85 de 5
- Descripción
- The third edition of this photobook classic showcases Michael Wolf's striking portraits of individuals navigating the Tokyo subway, trapped between glass, steel, and fellow commuters. These compelling images have garnered numerous awards and have been exhibited worldwide. The first two editions sold out, prompting Wolf to revisit Tokyo to further explore this theme. The newly released "Tokyo Compression Three" is a completely revised edition featuring many previously unreleased images and a new "hidden track" at the book's conclusion. While other artists like Bruce Davidson and Walker Evans have tackled subway themes, Wolf's approach is unique; he focuses on the psychological state and collective condition of urban dwellers rather than the physical environment. By eliminating distractions, he emphasizes faces and figures, creating intense images that poignantly reflect the inner lives of his subjects. Accompanying the visuals, Christian Schüle's essay, "TOKYO SUBWAY DREAMS," offers a somber reflection on the pervasive loneliness experienced in modern megacities.