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The Hidden Art of Japan's Street-Corner Guardrails

The Hidden Art of Japan's Street-Corner Guardrails

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 4422241117
ISBN13: 9784422241111
Publisher: Sogensha
Published: Dec 11 2023
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.56 Width: 5.13 Depth: 7.41
Language: Japanese

Japanese streets are full of surprisingly artistic guardrails; shaped like birds, fish, flowers, fruits, animals, and vehicles. Often custom-made by bending pipes, these functional pieces of street furniture are affectionately known in Japan as guard pipes. Because the designs vary depending on the local municipality and the type of road, a simple walk can easily turn into a scavenger hunt for hidden street art.This book showcases a premier collection of around 200 of the finest guard pipes from across Japan, curated by a passionate enthusiast who has spent over a decade photographing them. Featuring approximately 300 vibrant photos, this volume is your ultimate guide to a hidden side of Japan's visual culture.

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