This photobook by renowned Japanese photographer Daido Moriyama was created following the rediscovery of a slide film that was originally screened at the Daido Moriyama: Stray Dog exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in 1999. The exhibition, which later toured across the United States and Europe, marked a defining moment in Moriyama’s career, propelling him onto the global stage and cementing his international presence.
The book features 140 works personally selected by Moriyama in 1999 and transferred onto slide film. The editorial direction, book design, and publication were undertaken by Japan’s esteemed book designer Satoshi Machiguchi. The cover showcases Moriyama’s iconic Stray Dog, Misawa and is available in two variations—either in its standard or reversed print—reflecting the two versions that emerged as the image gained recognition since its capture in Misawa, Aomori, in 1971.
Additionally, the book includes essays (in English) by four internationally acclaimed curators, each recounting their encounters with Moriyama. In response, Moriyama himself revisits these narratives in a series of newly recorded reflections (also in English), offering rare insights into his own memories and experiences.
Unveiled at PARIS PHOTO 2024 to great acclaim, this publication is now available in Japan with an exclusive supplementary booklet containing full Japanese translations of all texts.
Daido Moriyama
Born in Osaka, Japan, in 1938, Daido Moriyama is one of the most influential figures in contemporary photography. After working as an assistant to photographers Takeji Iwamiya and Eikoh Hosoe, he became independent in 1964 and began publishing his work in photography magazines. In 1967, he received the New Artist Award from the Japan Photo Critics Association for his series Japan Theater. From 1968 to 1970, he was a key member of the influential photography magazine Provoke.
Moriyama's signature style—characterized by high contrast, coarse grain, and radical compositions—became known as Are, Bure, Boke ("rough, blurred, out of focus"), shaking the foundations of traditional photography. His work has earned global acclaim, and in 2018, he was awarded the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Chevalier) by the French government. In 2019, he received the prestigious Hasselblad Award.
Still actively exhibiting worldwide, Moriyama continues to push the boundaries of photography, maintaining his dynamic presence on the international stage.
- Pages: 168 Size: 144x210 mm hardcover in a slipcase b&w