"I believe that this is a photo county that seems to bring out the best in the exposing nature of photography, which opens up the viewer's mind, and I decided to edit and publish this because I would love to bring it to as many people as possible."
." said Masanobu Sugatsuke, editor of the magazine.
New York photographer Elena Emchuk's resume is quite impressive. She has worked for Italian Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Kenzo, Dries Van Noten, and a video clip for the Smashing Pumpkins. She has been photographing Italian women for over 20 years (!), and has designated them as her muse. Anna," a collection of documentary photographs of Anna, an Italian woman who has been her muse for over 20 years (!), has been completed.
What does it mean to continue photographing together for 20 years? It is possible to infer a thirst for creation and a warm human relationship that cannot be confined to the realm of the imagination. While sometimes decadent, sometimes coquettish, the photographs expose a realm more intimate and playful than that of the hand.
Art direction for the photo book was done by New York's "Studio One Nine One (STUDIO191)The design is by the famous graphic designers of "Louis Vuitton" and "Supreme". The designers, who are well known for their work on graphics for Louis Vuitton and Supreme, have thoughtfully created a simple yet bold design.
Starting on Friday, September 29, the Omotesando ".Bookmark (BOOKMARC)There will be a photo exhibition in . Elena herself will be visiting Japan. This will be an opportunity to experience the value of photography in depth. Please pay attention to it.
Text_Taiyo Nagashima
Yelena Yemchuk's photo book "Anna
Editing: Masanobu Sugatsuke
Art direction: Studio 191
Edited and published by United Vagabonds
A4 size, 128 pages , hardcover + cloth cover. Printed at 1000 dpi (about 3 times more accurate than normal printed matter).
Release date: Early October for general bookstores in Japan . Overseas: November. 30% of the books will be distributed in Japan, 40% in the U.S., and 30% in Europe.
Price: ¥4500 + tax
