Published by Kindaieiga-sha in 1981, unpaginated
First edition, softcover
Condition: Very good+

Rio’s Carnival and the Merry Women is a vibrant photo book by Masaomi Mochizuki, published in the early 1980s. Capturing the energy of Rio de Janeiro’s legendary carnival, the book focuses on the exuberant presence of its female revelers, showcasing dynamic street scenes and the uninhibited joy of the festival.
Mochizuki, a Japanese photographer with a strong interest in Brazilian culture, also co-authored Cultura Popular Brasileira in 1975. Though little is known about his broader body of work, this photo book remains a rare and fascinating document of Rio’s carnival through a Japanese lens.

An amazing and very rare photo book