Geki-Satsu!! Street Scoop

Author/Artist

Ikko Kagari

Publisher

Futami Shobo 

Year

2005

Condition

Very Good Plus(VG+), Japanese,

Size (cm)

15×21×15

About

Shinjuku/Kabukicho by Ikko Kagari, published in 2005 by Futami Shobo, is a photographic collection that captures the human drama unfolding in the Shinjuku and Kabukicho areas of Tokyo. The book, edited by Kaoru Nakata, a freelance writer and enthusiast of ruins, features Kagari's street photography that delves into the raw realities of urban life.

The afterword by Masayoshi Kudou, former editor of Jitsuwa GON! Knuckles, describes Kagari’s work as “street photojournalism,” emphasizing that his approach transcends voyeuristic or exploitative styles like hidden or candid shots. Kudou criticizes other publications that sensationalize similar subjects as mere "shameful" imagery, asserting that Kagari's photographs are more about documenting untold truths from multiple perspectives, often highlighting moments like nakedness or intimate details without a sexualized context. Kagari himself states that he aims to capture the “now” in his photography, focusing on the present moment rather than sensationalism.

This book is a vivid, gritty exploration of modern Japanese street life, providing an insightful look at a world rarely seen, with a documentary-style focus that makes it distinct from typical erotic or exploitative publications.