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The Obsessed
Otaku, Tribes, and Subcultures of Japan
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Artikel-Nr:
9783967040081
Veröffentl:
2022
Einband:
gebunden
Erscheinungsdatum:
24.02.2022
Seiten:
240
Autor:
Robert Klanten
Gewicht:
1250 g
Format:
267x214x28 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Wong, IrwinIrwin Wong is an editorial and commercial photographer based in Tokyo. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, he moved to Japan in 2005. Known for his punchy portraiture and insightful documentary photography, Irwin's client list is truly international with names such as Amazon, Nike, The Washington Post, Carl Zeiss, Forbes, Shiseido, Mitsubishi Motors and more.
Whether it be Cosplay, Rockabilly, HipHop or Gothic: when the Japanese immerse a subculture, they do it like no other.For the Otaku, their passion is their life, and it pervades every aspect. From cosplayers and colorful anime-covered vehicles, to hotrodders and leather-clad rockabillies: subcultures in Japan are as varied as they are fascinating.Delving into this world of passions, The Obsessed reveals the all-consuming approach that many people take to their hobbies and lifestyle choices. With dazzling photography and background information, this book showcases a panoply of scenes and people that make up Japan's many countercultural groups.
From Anime covered vehicles and hotrodders, to cosplayers and rockabillies, The Obsessed will introduce readers to the phenomenon of obsessive subculture enthusiasts in Japan.