Vintage Japanese Photobook Kishin Shinoyama Gekisha: 135 Women Friends 1979

Description: Vintage Japanese Photobook Kishin Shinoyama Gekisha: 135 Women Friends 1979 Shog Description Title: Gekisha: 135 Women Friends Photographer: Kishin Shinoyama Publisher: Shogakukan Year of Publication: 1979 Format: Softcover Size: 213 x 278 x 25 mm This is a vintage Japanese photobook by renowned photographer Kishin Shinoyama, titled "Gekisha: 135 Women Friends". Published in 1979, this photobook is part of Shinoyama's celebrated Gekisha series, a term he coined himself and trademarked by Shogakukan. The book features stunning nude and portrait photography of famous Japanese actresses, singers, and models from the 1970s. Notable figures include: Momoe Yamaguchi (who graces the opening section), Yuko Asano, Hiromi Iwasaki, Kumiko Oba, Nana Okada, Ikue Sakakibara, Junko Sakurada, Keiko Takeshita, Satomi Tezuka, Masako Natsume, Akiko Nishina, Mieko Harada, Jun Fubuki, Saori Minami, Aiko Morishita, and others. The book also includes behind-the-scenes anecdotes about Shinoyama's photography sessions, particularly those with Momoe Yamaguchi, which became so iconic that they inspired NHK TV specials. This photobook became a bestseller, surpassing 700,000 copies sold, making it a significant piece in Japanese photography and pop culture history. Shipping We kindly ask all customers to allow **5 to 10 days** for us to ship the item from Japan. In some cases, we may be able to ship it sooner. You can choose Expedited Shipping for an additional charge, depending on the item. Economy Shipping (Japan Post Air Mail): Takes about 1-2 weeks + handling time. No tracking available. Standard Shipping (Japan Post Air Mail): Takes about 1-2 weeks + handling time. Includes tracking. Expedited Shipping (FedEx or DHL): Takes about 1-4 days + handling time. Includes tracking. Payment We only accept eBay prescribed payment methods. If you are an auction winner or an offeror, please pay within three days. Returns You can return the items if they are defective (within 30 days free returns). We will not be able to accept any exchanges or returns because of the customers' personal preferences. International Buyers - Please Note: Import duties and taxes are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Before placing a bid or making a purchase, kindly check with your country's customs office to determine any potential additional charges. Additionally, if your delivery address is in a remote area, FedEx or DHL may apply extra fees. In such cases, an additional charge of $15 to $20 may be requested to cover these costs. Important Notice for Book Buyers Please note that this book is also being sold in a physical store. Due to system limitations, real-time updates on the stock status may not be possible. As a result, the book might be listed as available online, but could be out of stock. In such cases, we will issue a full refund. We appreciate your understanding.

Price: 64.5 USD

Location: Yokohama

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