Chikuho no Kodomotachi (The Children of Chikuho)

Later printing, 2006. Book measures 7.75 x 10.5 inches. This important book by Domon Ken (1909–1990) captures the lives of children living in the mines of Chikuho. The layout was by Kamekura Yusaku, and the preface by Noma Hiroshi. Text in Japanese. B&W photographs throughout. Fine in clean bright Near Fine dust jacket. Binding is tight. An excellent copy.