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Masao Yamamoto's gorgeous new monograph, "é", provides an ideal forum for his exquisite installations of intimate, dreamlike photographs. Working from a Zen philosophy of emptiness, Yamamoto makes images that are essentially vignettes of nature and our intersection with it, ruminating over the passage of time and memory. His finished prints are miniature treasures (averaging 3x5 inches and smaller) that are toned, stained, torn, marked, rubbed and creased. One has an experience of looking at a group of found vintage photographs, telling a familiar and unique story. Printed on uncoated Japanese paper in an oversized format, "é" comprises 59 photographs on 21 double-pages, included a double gatefold that opens to 52x16 inches. His fifth title with Nazraeli Press ("A box of Ku", "Nakazora", "Omizuao" and "The Path of Green Leaves" have all sold out), "é" is limited to 2,500 copies. Hardbound in fine cloth with dustjacket . First Edition, 2005, Nazraeli Press, 16x13". Signed (in Japanese characters) by Masao Yamamoto. $125.00.

NOTE: (A special limited edition boxed book and three print set is also available. Scroll down for more information.)