Publisher: Asahi Sonorama
Dimensions: 216 x 216 mm
Originally trained as a scientist, Naito took up photography professionally in the early sixties. He developed an interest in ethnography and folklore and was especially fascinated with the mummified remains of priests who had starved themselves in order to attain enlightenment at the sacred mountain of Dewa Yudono-san in Tohoku. He photographed the itako mediums and spiritual places of this area along with its folk culture and popular religious practices. This book focuses on similar subject matter. Using an open flash and mostly working at night, Naito's images endow people and objects alike with a mystical aura. He weaves the ancient tales into photographic narratives.
Short essay by Akira Hasegawa in Japanese and English
No. 25 of the Sonorama shashin sensho series.
Copy available is in good condition. There is some foxing on the first and last white pages of the book.
stock number: AB115