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London: Trolley, 2007. First Edition. 9780954264833. As New. Landscape 4to (20cm x 28cm). Pictorial slipcase, in publisher's original shrinkwrap. pp. 90. From the publisher's blurb: "Bosozoku was the first book to reveal the intimate secrets of Japanese biker gangs, through a series of stunning images captured by the leading Japanese photographer Masayuki Yoshinaga over a six year period. He himself was a member of the Bosozoku, and has gained an unprecedented access to their secret societies." With images of female bike gangs, studio portraits of individual members with their customised bikes, and the mass rallies and road wars, and one of only a few, if that, of photobooks published outside Japan on the subject.
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Bosozuko Hardcover - 2002
by Masayuki Yoshinaga; Masayuki Yoshinaga (Photographer); Designed by Gareth Hague
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- Title Bosozuko
- Author Masayuki Yoshinaga; Masayuki Yoshinaga (Photographer); Designed by Gareth Hague
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition SLP
- Pages 1
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Trolley Press, Italy
- Date 2002
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780954264833 / 0954264835
- Weight 2.13 lbs (0.97 kg)
- Dimensions 7.89 x 11.05 x 1.01 in (20.04 x 28.07 x 2.57 cm)
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003467446
- Dewey Decimal Code 364.106
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Masayuki Yoshinaga: Bosozoku
by Yoshinaga, Masayuki
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London: Trolley, 2002. Hardcover. First edition, first printing. Near Fine hardcover with rubbing to one edge of one board, light soiling to another edge, and a wrinkle to one page in a Very Good+ slicase with light shelf wear and rubbing to the edges; no dj as issued. BOOKS SHIP THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WRAPPED IN PADDING, IN A BOX. The term Bosozoku refers to a specific Japanese phenomenon of underground urban teenage motorcycle gangs who gather every weekend in the major cities for mass rallies and road wars amongst rival gangs. They are considered to be the first rung on the ladder for would-be members of the Yakuza. One side of the concertina presents reportage images of bosozoku speed racing on the streets at night, funeral processions, and gangs at war. The other side features studio portraits of individual members in their flashy, embroidered uniforms with their customized bikes. The photographer is reportedly a former member of the Bosozoku. Photographs by Masayuki Yoshinaga. Concertina bound…
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