Idols 1950s light stains on the centerfold

light stains on the centerfold

Almost conceived as a small book

Published by Hatje Cantz in 2005

26 × 37 cm

challenging established notions of beauty and turning fashion into an art form

Idols 1950s light stains on the centerfoldIdols is a massive, exstensive and heavy photo book by Kishin Shinoyama, showcasing 30 years of his work from 1970 to 2000. Spanning over 500 pages, it features rich and full bleed images of some of Japans most iconic celebrity idols from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Designed and art directed by Tsuguya Inoue, the book is as much a visual statement as it is a historical archive of pop culture. Unpaginated, 23 30. 4 cm. Published by Kawade Shobo Shinsha