Contemporary Music 2-1 & 2-2
Mitsuo Fukawa
€ 125
Published by Bronze-sha in 1979, 50 pages, 29,5×18 cm
First edition, softcover
Condition: very good (signs of wear, discoloration, light spotting)
Contemporary Music 2-1 & 2-2 (Dōjidai Ongaku 2-1 & 2-2) are two rare publications offering a deep dive into Japan’s avant-garde music scene of the late 1970s.
These volumes feature contributions from Gen Hirai, Masaoki Konishi and Masashi Kikuchi, exploring experimental soundscapes, visual art, and cultural movements.
What makes this set particular is its striking design by Heikichi Harata, the visionary graphic designer behind Heaven magazine.
Each book stands as a testament to Japan’s experimental era.