Publisher/講談社

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"Bedtime Eyes" is a photobook of films photographed by Kishin Shinoyama (1940-2024). Published in 1987 to coincide with the release of the film of the same name, directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro and based on Eimi Yamada's bestselling novel from before she won the Akutagawa Prize, the book features lead actress Kanako Higuchi and American actor Michael Wright as subjects. While respecting the film's worldview, Shinoyama's distinctive and intense direction vividly portrays the relationship and physicality of the two leads. In addition to memorable scenes from the film, the book also includes visuals created specifically for the publication, making it a highly accomplished independent work that transcends mere film documentation. Kanako Higuchi's bold expression, a hallmark of the 1980s actress, is a major highlight, and the book vividly conveys the energy of an era where Japanese cinema, literature, and photography intersected. As one of Shinoyama's most highly regarded film-related works, it continues to captivate many photography and film fans.