Publisher/長崎新聞社

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"Nagasaki Mandala: The Eye of Shomei Tomatsu 1961-" is a book by Japanese photographer Shomei Tomatsu (1930-2012). Tomatsu, one of the leading photographers of postwar Japan, became independent after working for Iwanami Photo Library, and in 1959 formed the photographer group "VIVO" with Ikko Narahara, Eikoh Hosoe, and Kikuji Kawada. He captured memories of war, US military bases, and urban transformations from his unique perspective, leaving a significant mark on Japanese photographic expression. In 1961, Tomatsu visited Nagasaki for the first time, photographing portraits of atomic bomb survivors and artifacts deformed by the atomic bomb, and published his representative work "〈11:02〉NAGASAKI". After that, he deepened his connection with Nagasaki, continuing to observe the diverse facets of the land, not only the memories of the atomic bombing, but also the cityscape, the lives of the people, festivals, and culture. This book traces the photographer's relationship with Nagasaki over nearly half a century, conveying the profound depth of Nagasaki as a place where the memories of the atomic bomb and the daily lives of people living there today intertwine. It is also a valuable record for understanding the thoughts and perspective of Tomatsu, who continued to confront the history of postwar Japan.