MINAMATA Words and Photography by W. Eugene Smith Aileen M. Smith New For Sale

Welcome to Our Store! MINAMATA Words and Photography by W. Eugene Smith Aileen M. Smith New JapaneseLegendary photographer W. Eugene Smith elevated documentary photography to the level of art in his pursuit of the truth he experienced firsthand. The photobook MINAMATA is known as both the masterpiece and final work of one of the greatest photojournalists in the history of photography. He lived in Minamata for over three years risking his life to document Minamata disease one of Japan\'s four major pollution incidents during the country\'s period of rapid economic growth with his then-wife
Legendary photographer W. Eugene Smith elevated documentary photography to the level of art in his pursuit of the truth he experienced firsthand. The photobook MINAMATA is known as both the masterpiece and final work of one of the greatest photojournalists in the history of photography. He lived in Minamata for over three years risking his life to document Minamata disease one of Japan\'s four major pollution incidents during the country\'s period of rapid economic growth with his then-wife Eileen. Long out of print this timeless documentary uncovering the truth of Minamata is now resurrected. At best a photograph is merely a small voice but every once in a while—just every once in a while—a single photograph or a group of photographs can awaken our consciousness. If sufficiently matured a photograph can sometimes speak. That is why Eileen and I photographed Minamata. Excerpted from this book: The end of the book includes a newly written essay a Minamata disease chronology historical commentary medical reports and other up-to-date resources. [Contributions] The Legacy of Eugene Smith by Ishikawa Takeshi photographer A Photo Story of an Encounter by Yamagami Tetsujiro film producer A Chronology of Minamata Disease by Saito Yasushi former Asahi Shimbun reporter and freelance journalist Minamata Disease: History and Commentary by Saito Yasushi Minamata Disease: Medical Reports and Commentary by Yorifuji Takashi doctor and professor at Okayama University Graduate School Because a photograph is completed by the viewer by Eileen Mioko Smith About Our Store

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