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Solarized Shadows: Photographic Reveries in Light and Reversal By Nobuo Shimose – Domon Ken Award-winning Photographer Step into a world where light and shadow are turned upside down—literally.In Solarized Shadows , acclaimed Japanese photographer Nobuo Shimose explores the mysterious beauty of reversal photography, where negatives reveal a dreamlike reality and the boundaries between the real and the surreal blur.Shimose, born in 1944 in Manchukuo and raised in Hagi City after World War II, has spent over five decades capturing the culture, history, and spirit of his hometown and beyond. From winning the Domon Ken Award —often called the “Naoki Prize” of the photography world—to having his works permanently preserved in the Domon Ken Memorial Museum , his career is a testament to an unwavering dedication to visual storytelling.This collection is inspired by his long fascination with negative and positive imagery , dating back to his childhood in a family-owned photo studio where he saw the world first through the inverted colors of film. The technique of solarization —used here to striking effect—transforms everyday scenes into enigmatic visions, inviting viewers to question what they see and feel. Inside this book, you will find: Striking black-and-white and color works using reversal and solarization techniques Striking black-and-white and color works using reversal and solarization techniques Images that bridge traditional darkroom craft and contemporary art concepts Images that bridge traditional darkroom craft and contemporary art concepts Photographic narratives that subtly challenge perception and reality Photographic narratives that subtly challenge perception and reality From historical architecture appearing in negative tones against positive human figures, to landscapes bathed in surreal contrasts, Shimose’s art does more than just capture moments—it transforms them.For collectors, photography enthusiasts, and art lovers, Solarized Shadows is not just a photo book, but an invitation into another dimension of seeing. About the Artist Nobuo Shimose’s works are held in collections at Princeton University, Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Museum, and Nikon Photo Culture Support Office. His exhibitions include Hagi , Nagi no Toki , Days of Hagi , and Tenchi Kekkai . His latest book marks a rare return to color photography after 35 years, yet continues his life-long exploration of the boundaries of image and meaning.