Untitled (1997) is from Araki's exceptional Kinbaku series, illustrating the highly skilled art of erotic restraint, which first came to notice in Japan in the late Edo period and flourished into a recognised art form in the early twentieth century. Precisely executed, the intricate knots and specific rope patterns on the model's body are beautifully enhanced by the monochromatic elegance of Araki's composition.

This gelatin silver print was published to accompany the deluxe edition of the book Self, Life and Death, and is presented in a specially produced print folder alongside the slipcased book. Both are sold together.

The publication of Self, Life and Death provides the most comprehensive overview yet of Araki's prolific 40-year career. Araki's key series of works are included alongside many rare and previously unpublished photographs. Featuring an interview and essays by writers from Japan and Europe, this book examines Araki from a broad range of perspectives and gives a cultural context to his work. Also included are a large selection of Araki's writings, translated into English for the first time, as well as complete illustrated and annotated bibliography of his own books. Reflecting Araki's principle of 'I-photography', the book is divided into three sections that follow the main recurring themes in his work: Self, Life and Death.

Additional information

Print folder: 530 x 425 mm (20 7/8 x 16 3/4 inches)
Printed in 2005 in an edition of 100 plus 5 artist's proofs
All copies are signed and numbered by Nobuyoshi Araki

SPECIAL EDITION BOOK IN SLIPCASE

Hardback
290 x 214 mm (11 3/8 x 8 3/8 inches)
720 pp
400 colour, 800 black and white illustrations