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I think there are only two books on Terayama Shuji in English. A mega-important figure in contemporary Japanese aesthetics - especially in the 1960's through the 1970's.
— Feb 22, 2011 07:29AM
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Feb 22, 2011 08:21AM
He's certainly drastically under-acknowledged from what I've seen.
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When I was in Japan I have seen many books on him and by him. And his films are amazing.
His movies are amazing. There used to be some super high quality boots of them available but I think they've vanished. Does this book include visuals, or is it just a textual appreciation of his work?
The book is a semi-academic (but totally readable) study on his work - which is strange considering his work is near impossible to get - or with English translations. I believe there is (or was) some of his work on YouTube. In Japan there was a box-set that was beautifully designed - and their are numerous books on him in Japan - as well as by him. So sadly this book has some black and white images, it is not a visual item. There is a need for a highly visual representation in book form.
Excellent copies can be found here of two of his best movies, with good english subs: http://www.allcluesnosolutions.com/in...
Wow! The prices are so low. Thanks for the tip.
That is exactly where I got the little Terayama I have as well (both of those). That place really is very useful.
