KAZUO KITAI
SANRIZUKA 1969-1971
Published by Norach, 1971
Book size 18.5 x 25.5 cm
Pages 184
Softcover with a slipcase
Language(s) : Japanese
Farming against flying:
This book documents Sanrizuka farmers' opposition and resistance to the government's plan to build Narita airport in the 70's. Not only is it the most powerful and fully realized production of all the Japanese protest books on this subject, it also has great photographic value. With grainy darks, Kazuo Kitai managed to capture in an intimate and personal way such as a public and important event.
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Agriculture versus aviation:
This book documents the opposition and resistance of Sanrizuka farmers to the government's plan to build Narita Airport in the 1970s. It is not only the most powerful and accomplished of all the books by Japanese protest on this subject, but also a work of great photographic value. With grainy dark tones, Kazuo Kitai has managed to capture such a public and important event in an intimate and personal way.