MASAHISA FUKASE
SOLITUDE OF RAVENS
Published by Rat Hole in 2008
Book size 26 x 27 cm
Pages 125
Language English
Hardcover with slipcase
Good condition
Limited edition of 1000
A metaphorical self-portrait:
More than a photobook, this mythical series is a dark metaphorical autobiography. After his divorce, Fukase compulsively photographed ravens in his native land of Hokkaido as a sign of his severe depression. Even though his life was shortened due to 20 years of coma, the Japanese photographer had a prolific career and this edition of
' Solitude of Ravens ' is now a legendary and rare book.
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A metaphorical self-portrait:
More than a photo book, this legendary series embodies a metaphorical and dark autobiography. After his divorce, Fukase compulsively photographed crows in his native Hokkaido, a sign of his severe depression. Although his life was cut short by a 20-year coma, the Japanese photographer had a prolific career.
"Solitude of Ravens" is today a book as legendary as it is rare.