Sukita - (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>- A homage to Sukita: a legend in the world of music, film and celebrity photography- The master photographer of David Bowie's Heroes, of Jim Jarmusch's cult film Mystery Train, and of iconic photos of Iggy Pop and Marc Bolan- A full retrospective of Sukita's greatest images including, early work, fashion photography, musician and celebrity portraits and his less-well-known street and travel imagery- Detailed biographical essays by Yoshiro Fukukawa of Blitz Gallery International, Tokyo and Campbell Gunn of Iconic ImagesIt's very hard for me to accept that Sukita-san has been snapping away at me since 1972, but that really is the case. I suspect that it's because whenever he's asked me to do a session, I conjure up in my mind's eye the sweet, creative and big-hearted man who has always made these potentially tedious affairs so relaxed and painless. May he click into eternity. - David BowieFor Sukita, the creative mastermind behind the iconic cover for David Bowie's album Heroes, photography is an expression of a 'fundamental secret' shared between artists: a spiritual communication that transcends the minutiae of language. Born and raised in Kyushu, Japan, Sukita's reverence of American and Western counter-culture lured him to New York and London. He immersed himself in the western music scene which he loved, while his relaxed photo sessions endeared him to many celebrity figures, including David Bowie and Iggy Pop (with both of whom Sukita had a 40-year long professional relationship), Marc Bolan, and Japanese musician Hotei, best known for his work on the Kill Bill soundtrack. His work spans the early US and UK seventies rock scene, the London punk-rock era to the present crop of emerging Japanese rock artists.This photo book is the first time the photographer has collaborated on a major retrospective of his career and includes some of his early documentary work and his rarely-seen travel and street photography. It introduces the artist through two essays that explore his place within the wider context of both Western and Japanese photography, presented alongside the many iconic shots of both Western and Japanese artists that earned him his eternal reputation.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>An accessible version...of Sukita's breathtaking photographs, including fashion photography, musicians and celebrity portraits....in this coveted fan-favorite book. It's a masterful indulgence for those of us who are eternally enamored with post-punk glam.-- "Forbes"<br><br>A long-overdue retrospective monograph looks at the impressive career of Masayoshi Sukita, the artist bridging East and West...Though the word "iconic" is thrown around rather loosely these days, there's simply no other way to describe Sukita's seminal portraits of David Bowie. Over the past 50 years, these photographs have become a pivotal reference point for artists, designers, and photographers alike.-- "Blind"<br><br>And a stunning new photo book, somewhat ambivalently titled Eternity (from ACC Art Books), reminds of his remarkable ability to capture something genuinely visceral about his always provocative subjects, from Ray Charles to Joe Strummer to Elvis Costello to legendary Japanese synth poppers YMO (Yellow Magic Orchestra).-- "Blackbook Magazine"<br><br>For the past six decades, Sukita...has produced some of the most eye-catching and memorable photographs ever--from the iconic cover image for David Bowie's album Heroes, kicking off a four-decade partnership between the two artists, to images of other counterculture-movement icons like Iggy Pop, Marc Bolan, David Sylvan, and those of the Jim Jarmusch film Mystery Train...Sukita: Eternity, [is] a coffee table book of his most memorable photographs, from his early days as a high-fashion photographer in Tokyo to his collaborations with some of the most legendary musical artists of the 20th century.-- "dailybeast.com"<br><br>It's Sukita who first--and best--showed off Bowie's young gender-defying swagger, icily angular face, and Japanese-inspired fashion sensibilities.-- "Flood Magazine"<br><br>Now, a new book highlights the photographer's best work: Eternity...This illustrious photo book features everything from the height of London during the punk era, to moody shots of obscure Japanese musicians and backstage shots of Cyndi Lauper.....[It] features his greatest images, from his travel photos, shots of Japanese culture, rare shots of renowned rock stars and street style in both the US and the UK from the 1970s onward.-- "Vanity Fair"<br><br>This impressive 256-page retrospective of Sukita's career, the first of its kind, also includes shots of punks in London and many musicians including David Sylvian, the Yellow Magic Orchestra, the B-52s and T-Rex, as well as his work in advertising and fashion photography and his less well-known street and travel imagery.-- "Arts & Collections Magazine"<br><br>He is a true master of portrait and rock photography.--Jim Jarmusch<br><br>I would never have believed that Sukita-san had taken so many photographs over so many years. From the early Ziggy shows, including the well-known Rainbow concert in London, to the market trips in Tokyo, temples in Kyoto and even the subway adventures, it seems Sukita-san got them all.--David Bowie<br><br>Of all the photographers I have known, I trust Sukita the most.--Iggy Pop<br><br>Sukita has the smell of rock about him.--Joe Strummer<br><br>Sukita is a master photographer. No one has been able to capture - posed or un-posed - his subjects the way he has. From studio to stage, street to set - his body of work is unmatched. No one broke the barriers as much as Sukita.--Terry O'Neill<br><br>Sukita is a poet who uses light, lens and film.--Tony Visconti<br>
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