Published by Chuo Koronsha 1971, 160 pages, 18×25,5 cm
First edition, hardcover, dust jacket, obi
Condition: very good ++ (Light edge wear on dust jacket, book and pages in excellent condition.)

Sengoha: Après-guerre is a powerful photobook by Shomei Tomatsu, published in 1971 as part of the Eizo no Gendai (Images of the Present Era) series by Chuo Koronsha.
This work captures Japan’s transformation in the post-war years (1951-1960), documenting the complex interplay between tradition, modernization, and the lingering effects of war.
Through striking black-and-white photography, Tomatsu presents intimate portraits, urban landscapes, and symbolic imagery, illustrating the profound social changes reshaping Japan. His images reflect both the resilience and uncertainty of a nation.
One of Tomatsu’s earliest major works, Sengoha lays the foundation for his later, more politically charged projects.

Very rare copy with the original obi