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Why the Botanical Encyclopedia?

Created by Japanese photographer Takuma Nakahira, Why the Botanical Encyclopedia? presents monochrome photography exploring botanical subjects and art.
Why the Botanical Encyclopedia? (Japanese title: なぜ植物図鑑を?) is a significant and scarce second photobook by the renowned Japanese photographer Takuma Nakahira. Published in 1973 by Asahi Sonorama in Tokyo, this first edition hardcover volume features fine monochrome reproductions of Nakahira's grainly, atmospheric photographs of botanical subjects. The work is noted for its artistic approach to nature photography, capturing plants with a distinct aesthetic that distinguishes it from standard scientific illustrations. It remains a highly collectible item among enthusiasts of Japanese photography and botanical art.

Bibliographic Details

Author Takuma Nakahira
Publisher Asahi Sonorama
Place of publication Tokyo
Year 1973
Edition First edition
Binding Hardcover
Language Japanese
Dimensions 14 x 19
Collation 255 pp.
Availability Out of stock