Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Emptiness: Tokyo Landscape

by William Ash (Designer)

Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Emptiness is a homage to a city William Ash called home for ten years. Returning to Tokyo in 2014, Ash captured an intimate portrait of this complex metropolis. Starting from the simple question of what is the natural landscape of Tokyo, Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Emptiness reveals the layers in space and time that make up one of the most artificial topographies in the world. The images weave a beautiful and quiet narrative of this remarkable city. 80 color photographs, 1 illustration, text in English and Japanese, 96 pages, uncoated paper, 8.5”x11”.

96 pages, Paperback

First published May 31, 2015

About the author

William Ash is the author of Tibet: Hikari-to-no-deai, published in Japan; Between Two Rivers: A Year at Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area; Futon Daiko: A Japanese Festival; and Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Emptiness: Tokyo Landscape. His work has appeared in publications such as Nippon Camera and Marie Claire Japon. His photographs have been exhibited in Japan and in the US, including at the Kodak Photo Salon in Tokyo.

He lives in Maine with his wife and a Newfoundland dog.

Reviews

[William Ash]

I am the author-photographer of this book. This was the book I wanted to make about Tokyo--a city I lived in for ten years.