"The Solitude of Ravens: A Meta-Biography" Author: Tomo Kosuga (Found in the reissue of Karasu / Ravens or academic journals on Japanese photography) Summary: Masahisa Fukase is arguably the ultimate "Setting Sun" photographer. His work Ravens is widely interpreted as a visual elegy for the decline of Japan and the dissolution of his own marriage. Kosuga’s writings explore how Fukase’s dark, oppressive images represent the "end of the day" and the end of the post-war economic miracle, creating a psychological landscape of descent.
Focusing on "imperfect" sunsets—those obscured by smog or clouds—to find beauty in reality. The Legacy of the "Setting Sun"
If you are inspired to explore this genre, seek out the following photobooks: Daido Moriyama’s "Farewell Photography," Hiroshi Sugimoto’s "Seascapes," and Rinko Kawauchi’s "Illuminance." Each offers a different dialect in the silent language of the falling sun.
The anthology is a seminal collection that provides English-speaking readers with their first deep dive into the theoretical and personal musings of Japan's most influential image-makers. Published by the Aperture Foundation , the book captures the shift in Japanese photography from the 1950s post-war era to the contemporary scene.
The book is organized into seven distinct sections that categorize the diverse writings: Setting Sun Writings by Japanese Photographers ARTBOOK
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