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[Yoshitomo Nara] What Is This "Limited-100-Copy Special Edition" Photobook Sold at Daikanyama Photo Fair?

【奈良美智】代官山フォトフェアで販売「100部限定特装版」写真集とは?

Daikanyama Photo Fair

I visited Daikanyama Photo Fair.

At Taka Ishii Gallery’s sales booth, works by Yoshitomo Nara were on display and for sale.

Yoshitomo Nara, new work from the "Sakhalin" series
Yoshitomo Nara, new work from the “Sakhalin” series

And the special edition of the photobook sold at his recent solo show was also available — exclusively at the Daikanyama Photo Fair venue.

The limited edition includes two types of photographic works (framed with acrylic). The edition total is limited to 100 copi…
The limited edition includes two types of photographic works (framed with acrylic). The edition total is limited to 100 copies.
This is the standard-edition catalogue.
This is the standard-edition catalogue.
Two versions were offered, each in a differently colored box.
Two versions were offered, each in a differently colored box.
Open the box and the photobook comes into view. There was no dust jacket.
Open the box and the photobook comes into view. There was no dust jacket.
Nara's signature, edition number, and date were handwritten inside.
Nara’s signature, edition number, and date were handwritten inside.

Even as a small editioned photograph, the price was 80,000 yen. Given how expensive Yoshitomo Nara’s works can be, it’s perhaps surprisingly affordable.

Overview

[Special Edition]
Yoshitomo Nara
“days 2014 – 2018: Sixteen springs and sixteen summers gone – Take your time, it won’t be long now”
Yoshitomo Nara Special Edition
Photography: Yoshitomo Nara / Art Direction: Yuri Suyama
Photobook, one framed print, and a certificate signed and numbered by the artist
Print size: 10 x 10 cm / Published in 2018 / Limited edition of 100 / Produced by FAPA
Price: 80,000 yen (tax included)

Photography: Yoshitomo Nara / Art Direction: Yuri Suyama
A copy of publication, 1 framed pigment print, certificate numbered and signed by artist
Print size: 10 x 10 cm / Published in 2018 / Limited edition of 100 / Produced by FAPA

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