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This popular series from the "Angel Photo Library" was first published in the 1960s. Its compact format and the elegant, unified binding with colored bands on a white background are iconic features of the series, making it a beloved photo library that brought art photography closer to people's hearts. This particular volume, "Skins of the World," is a two-volume series focusing on international models, showcasing the Western aesthetics and lifestyles that were still relatively uncommon in Japan at the time. It features a diverse range of images, from outdoor shots utilizing natural light to glamorous studio photographs, and is characterized by its sophisticated presentation of Western gravure photography as "art photography." The series evokes a longing for foreign cultures, as well as the international sensibilities that spread during Japan's period of rapid economic growth, making it an interesting resource for understanding the history of Japanese photo publishing and gravure culture.
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