‘Shinan, an archipelago of 1,004 exquisite and unspoiled islands situated in the South West of Korea, is also known as ‘The Island of Angels’. Michael Kenna photographed there over a period of two years. The resulting monograph, ‘Shinan’, is comprised of sixty-two black and white images in which the artist emphasizes suggestion rather than description; sparse and graphic elements evoke a whole world.’ Elegantly printed with special Daido black ink and tinted spot varnish on Japanese matte art paper – – – – – – – – – First edition/printing, limited to 3,000 copies in an elegant slipcase in as new condition – still in publishers shrink wrap, only opened for rare signature/inscription on title page ‘Michael Kenna October 2013 Brindley’

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