Publisher/Scalo

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"Empty Heaven: Photographs from Japan 1989-1995" is a photobook by renowned British photographer Paul Graham. He established his reputation in the 1980s with the publication of his early trilogy, "A1—The Great North Road," "Beyond Caring," and "Troubled Land." Graham's depiction of society's inherent problems, combining the keen observational eye of a journalist with an artistic aesthetic, is considered one of the most traditional styles of contemporary British photography, along with that of Martin Parr. Graham adds a twist, weaving in "something" that seems understandable yet incomprehensible, visible yet invisible, to pursue a highly original photographic expression. This book is typical of Graham, depicting Japan's humiliating past, including its defeat in World War II and the nuclear attack, which shows no trace of it on the surface, and young women are barely aware of that history. Meanwhile, the country is experiencing rapid economic development, exemplified by Toyota. Is this strange and mysterious scene the product of Japanese politics? Or not? This unique collection of works conceptually expresses these thoughts from the perspective of a foreigner. Booklet included.