Exploring the Essence of the Reborn Tower of the Sun
In March 2018, the Tower of the Sun was reborn as a permanent museum.
Like the previous volume Okamoto Tarō and the Tower of the Sun, this book contains a wealth of valuable visual materials, along with newly unearthed archival documents published here for the first time.
It features more than 250 chronological photographs tracing the process of the Tower’s creation in “The True Record: Tower of the Sun.”
With its high documentary value, the book serves not only general readers but also libraries, schools, and researchers seeking comprehensive reference material.
The author—who personally directed the Tower of the Sun Restoration Project—records the entire process, making this volume an indispensable document for future generations.
Additionally, the book includes essays by architect Arata Isozaki, novelist Tomihiko Morimi, and literary critic Reiji Andō, offering diverse perspectives and rich insights into understanding the many dimensions of the Tower of the Sun.
Pages: 216
Language: Japanese (and partly English)
Publisher: Shogakukan Creative (Shogakukan)
Release Date: April 3, 2018
Dimensions: 29.7 x 21 × 2cm
ISBN: 978-4778036133
Exploring the Essence of the Reborn Tower of the Sun
In March 2018, the Tower of the Sun was reborn as a permanent museum.
Like the previous volume Okamoto Tarō and the Tower of the Sun, this book contains a wealth of valuable visual materials, along with newly unearthed archival documents published here for the first time.
It features more than 250 chronological photographs tracing the process of the Tower’s creation in “The True Record: Tower of the Sun.”
With its high documentary value, the book serves not only general readers but also libraries, schools, and researchers seeking comprehensive reference material.
The author—who personally directed the Tower of the Sun Restoration Project—records the entire process, making this volume an indispensable document for future generations.
Additionally, the book includes essays by architect Arata Isozaki, novelist Tomihiko Morimi, and literary critic Reiji Andō, offering diverse perspectives and rich insights into understanding the many dimensions of the Tower of the Sun.
Pages: 216
Language: Japanese (and partly English)
Publisher: Shogakukan Creative (Shogakukan)
Release Date: April 3, 2018
Dimensions: 29.7 x 21 × 2cm
ISBN: 978-4778036133
