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Synopsis
The Golden Age of Travel neatly overlaps with the reign of the Emperor Meiji, which began in 1868 with the overthrow of a feudal order that had kept Japan secluded from the outside world for more than 200 years. In the ensuing four-and-a-half decades, Japan became a less remote and more attractive destination for the international traveler and a popular subject for photographers, both Japanese and foreign.
In 536 pages, this book presents more than 700 vintage images of Japan, texts by a specialist in early Japanese photography, and extensive commentary through thematic sections exploring traditions as varied as tea, silk and Buddhism, as well as itineraries across five regions, all of which guide the reader through this captivating land.
Our travels take us from the enchanting vistas of Nagasaki to the seagirt shrine of Miyajima, long esteemed among the "Three Views" considered the most beautiful in Japan; from the rambling streets of Kobe to the energetic bustle of Osaka; from the cornucopia of historic sights in the ancient cities of Kyoto and Nara to the twin delights of shopping and sex in the vibrant modern port of Yokohama; from the timeless beauty of Mount Fuji and the mountainside scenery of nearby Hakone to the urban melange of Japan’s modern capital, where the traditions of Edo and the modernity of Tokyo co-existed; and, finally, from the jewel-like architecture of Nikkō set amidst forests and waterfalls to the islet-studded bay of Matsushima, until our journey ends in the remote wilds of Hokkaido, home to the indigenous Ainu.
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About the Authors
Sabine Arqué is a photo researcher, editor, and author. She has collaborated on numerous publications on the themes of travel, the history of tourism, and photography.
Sebastian Dobson is an independent scholar of the history of early photography in Japan and East Asia. He lectures widely in Europe, the United States, Australia and Japan, and his publications include encyclopedia entries, book reviews, numerous articles and catalogue essays for exhibitions hosted in Boston, Singapore and Tokyo.
From the Back Cover
The Golden Age of Travel (La edad dorada de los viajes) coincide plenamente con el reinado del emperador Meiji, que comenzó en 1868 con el derrocamiento del orden feudal que había mantenido a Japón aislado del mundo exterior durante más de 200 años. En las siguientes cuatro décadas y media, Japón se convirtió en un destino menos remoto y más atractivo para el viajero internacional, y en un tema popular para los fotógrafos, tanto japoneses como extranjeros.A lo largo de 536 páginas, este libro presenta 700 imágenes antiguas de Japón con sus tonos originales, textos de un experto en la fotografía temprana en Japón y extensos comentarios organizados por secciones temáticas que exploran tradiciones tan variadas como el té, la seda y el budismo, así como itinerarios a través de cinco regiones que guían al lector por esta tierra fascinante.Nuestros viajes nos llevan de las encantadoras panorámicas de Nagasaki al santuario rodeado por el mar de Miyajima, considerado durante mucho tiempo una de las ?Tres Vistas? más bellas de Japón; de las callejuelas de Kobe al animado bullicio de Osaka; de la cornucopia de lugares históricos en las antiguas ciudades de Kioto y Nara al doble placer de las compras y el sexo en el vibrante puerto moderno de Yokohama; de la belleza eterna del monte Fuji y el paisaje montañoso de la cercana Hakone a la melancolía urbana de la actual capital de Japón, donde coexistieron las tradiciones de Edo y la modernidad de Tokio; y, finalmente, de la arquitectura preciosista de Nikk?, rodeada de bosques y cascadas, a la bahía repleta de islotes de Matsushima, para finalizar nuestro viaje en las remotas zonas salvajes de Hokkaido, hogar de los indígenas ainu.
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