Publisher/東京FM出版

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"Ultra Relax" is an artist book documenting the early career of Tomoe Shinohara (1979-), a figure who symbolized 1990s pop culture. Shinohara, who rose to prominence as a singer and television personality, was a central figure in the "Shinora" boom, dominating the era with her unique expression that freely traversed music, fashion, and art. This book, her first artist book published at the height of her career, contains a diverse range of content, including newly taken photographs, private photos, her own biography, design sketches from her junior high school days, and self-portraits. The photographs were taken by HIROMIX and Masayuki Nagamine, each capturing natural expressions and creative processes not seen on television from different perspectives. It also includes a conversation with Takkyu Ishino, an indispensable figure when discussing her music career, making it a valuable resource for understanding the creative background of the time. More than just a celebrity book, it is a book that encapsulates the Tokyo culture of the late 1990s, where music, photography, fashion, and design freely intersected. As a visual archive that vividly conveys the atmosphere of that time, it continues to exude timeless appeal.