ARAKI, Nobuyoshi. Otoko to Onna no Aidaniha Shashinki ga Aru. [Between Man and Woman There Is a Camera].

Tokyo: Byakuya Shobo, 1978. First edition. Softcover, 21 × 15 cm. 275 pages. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs. An important early photobook and collection of writings by Araki, bringing together photographs, diary-like texts and reflections on photography and the relationship between photographer and subject. The book draws on material published in various magazines and workshops and reflects Araki’s developing idea of photography as an intimate, often erotic encounter between the photographer and his subjects. An important work from the first major period of Araki’s career. A very good copy in dust jacket, lacking the obi.