First edition, limited edition of 50 copies. Entirely stencil-printed, including 18 colour illustrations. 165 x 230 mm. Orihon, original printed title slips, original chitsu and card box, small flecks of paint to bottom of upper cover, internally fine. Tokyo, Ryohei Hotta, Showa 61 [i.e, 1986.
Kamisaki's great collaboration with clock merchant and collector Royhei Hotta (1913-1989). Each clockmaking doll is accompanied by a quote about time, by various famous figures including Benjamin Franklin (full transcriptions via this page: http://www.kodokei.com/dt_015_1.html).
Kamisaki had a longstanding relationship with Ryohei Hotta, proprietor of Hotta Tokei, the oldest continuously running clock merchants and watchmakers in Japan (having been founded in 1872). Ryohei Hotta had commissioned a number of leading artists to produce prints and books on the theme of clocks. The initial aim was to celebrate the reopening of the shop after WWII, and with the success of these prints, it was decided that they would continue to commission printed works. Alongside Kamisaki, Shinsui Ito, Sesho Kanamori, Yoshitoshi Mori and Sumio Kawakami made limited edition prints and books. The present set was commissioned by Ryohei to promote the business and celebrate his wonderful collection of clockmaking dolls.
Rare. Only one copy in OCLC.
