special edition with a signed original polaroid

Gekko Shashin reproduces photographs from 26 of Araki's early workbooks, which he made between 1964 and 1971—providing an insight into Araki's creative process in the period before publishing his 1972 masterpiece Sentimental Journey.

First edition, special version issued with a signed polaroid; (275 x 210 mm, 10¾ x 8¼ in); reproductions from the pages of 26 photographic sketchbooks made between 1964-1971 light bend to top outer corners; adhesive-bound card wrappers, blue, text in white and black, minor wear to corners, publisher's 2/3 height black-and-white photo-illustrated wraparound band, blue, text in white, 8pp stapled text booklet laid in, original colour polaroid, signed by Araki on verso, publisher's printed shipping carton; minor wear to corners and where parcel tape removed. Near-fine; [510]pp.