Shimpei Asai (2016) ‘Hello Goodbye – the Beatles in Toko 1966’, UK deluxe signed limited edition

Shimpei Asai (2016) ‘Hello, Goodbye – the Beatles in Tokyo 1966‘, UK limited edition, published by Genesis Publications. One of only 350 deluxe copies bound in full leather of which this is no. 88. Signed by Shimpei Asai on the limitation page and the additional print.

Condition: fine and complete with all extras.

Production details according to the publisher:

A limited edition of rare photographs documenting the Beatles’ visit to Tokyo and their historic Budokan concerts. Taken by photographer Shimpei Asai, these pictures are previously unpublished outside of Japan. They offer an intimate portrait of The Beatles on and off stage during their final tour.

  • Published: November 2016
  • Page size: 250mm x 320mm
  • 224 pages
  • 5000 words
  • 185 images
  • Deluxe Edition
    350 copies
  • Signed by:
    Shimpei Asai
  • Contributors:
    Allan Kozinn
  • Paper:
    Heavyweight 200gsm archival grade matt art paper
  • Box:
    Solander Box
  • Extras:
    10″ x 8″ signed print

‘Through Shimpei Asai’s intimate lens, The Beatles seem relaxed in the eye of the storm. His beautifully presented Genesis collection captures the quartet on stage, chilling out, in Noh theatre masks, playing kotos in kimonos.’ – MOJO

Each copy comes in a slipcase printed with a traditional Japanese kimono pattern, and a logo type design inspired by the tickets from The Beatles 1966 shows. A ribbon bookmark with a facsimile ticket is included. Printed on art papers, at 25cm x 30cm (9.8 inches x 11.8 inches), The Beatles visit to Japan is revisited in over 204 pages of words and photographs.

 

Weight 3.9 kg

£800.00

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