Photothèque Imaginaire, by Shuji Terayama, VERY SCARCE ONE of THREE COPIES KNOWN TO EXIST Start Price USD 2,250.00 Current Price USD 2,250.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 22, 2008 End Time Monday, September 01, 2008 Location Boston, Massachusetts See more about 'Photothèque Imaginaire, by Shuji Terayama, VERY SCARCE' Description "PHOTOTHEQUE IMAGINAIRE DE SHUJI TERAYAMA, LES GEN DE LA FAMILLE CHIEN DIEU (SHUJI TERAYAMA'S IMAGINARY PHOTOTHEQUE: THE PEOPLE OF THE DOG-GOD FAMILY)"Photography by Shuji TerayamaPublished by Yomiuri Shimbunsha, Tokyo, 1975FIRST edition, First (and only) PrintingAvant-garde filmmaker, playwright, and theater personality Shuji Terayama, along with his compatriots, literally saw the world as a performance space, thus even political protests became venues for staging theatrics. Terayama flouted conventions in all of his work, and his films contain much erotic content in reaction to the prudish nature of Japanese society. Photothèque Imaginaire presents staged controversial events that explore sexuality and traditional family values. From Bertolotti's "Book of Nudes": "The photographs were reproduced in the manner of an old souvenir album…" as framed photos of staged portraits and … "fake period postcards, with addresses and stamps in their proper place, and they were accompanied by a series of poems and handwritten annotations that emphasized the artist's intention of mixing expressive language with sophisticated photomontages. He turned stories, popular legends, and memories of the imperial past into eccentric, ironic scenes of an absurd nature, which wavered between sado-masochism and fetishism. The nude is present in all images, and here takes on a sense of irreverence, which rather than shocking the reader tends to make him think."VERY FINE (jacket) /NEW (Book), VERY SCARCE. Photothèque Imaginaire de Shuji Terayama, les Gens de la Famille Chien Dieu is a hardcover book with white cloth-covered boards covered by a vibrantly illustrated dust jacket, which is enclosed in a Brodart wrap cover and sheathed with obi with Japanese text. The book measures 11.5 x 8.5 inches, contains 168 color and black-and-white illustrations in 150 pages, and includes text in Japanese. This truly unique and historically important book of Japanese erotic imagery is extremely rare, with only THREE COPIES known to exist, and Top Choice Books offers one in very fine/new condition, with the obi in spotless condition. An exciting, unbelievable find, one that many collectors will scramble to own. IN STOCK.PAYMENT DETAILS   Please use the shipping calculator to determine your shipping costs for US addresses   International shipping is available   I will only accept PayPal, personal checks, and money orders (bank, post office).  Payment MUST be received within three business days of the purchase, or the item will be re-listed unless other arrangements have been approved. I will ship by USPS Priority/Express Mail, or FedEx, with REQUIRED shipping Insurance, and Delivery/Signature Confirmation, unless otherwise stated in the auction.   International purchases are welcome. I will ONLY ship by USPS Express/Priority Service or FedEx International Service, which have on-line tracking and some insurance, however, the shipment will be fully insured. Buyer is responsible for any import taxes or duty associated with this purchase. UNDERSTAND that there is no warranty for international shipments once the package leaves the United States. Insurance is therefore required.   As always, if you have any questions about this item, or this auction, please contact me BEFORE you purchase this item. All sales are final unless tracking and/or full insurance is purchased. Place a Bid!