Publisher's Description
Michael Kenna’s intimate, exquisitely crafted black-and-white
photographs reflect a sense of refinement, respect for history, and
thorough originality. We are pleased to present our thirteenth
calendar featuring his work. The 2009 Michael Kenna Wall
Calendar is printed on an exclusive, uncoated, natural Japanese
paper using “Daido black” ink. It features both well-known and
previously unpublished photographs: Huangshan Mountains,
Study 1, Anhui, China. 2008; Ayako’s Tree, Higashikagura,
Hokkaido, Japan. 2008; Fondamenta Nuove Poles, Venice, Italy.
2006; Ile de la Cité, (Merci HCB), Paris, France. 1992; Huangshan
Mountains, Study 2, Anhui, China. 2008; Full Moonset,
Chausey Island, France. 2007; Brooklyn Bridge, Study 1, New
York, USA. 2006; Moonlit Boats, Chausey Island, France. 2007;
Desert Clouds, Study 2, Merzouga, Morocco. 1996; Four Birds, St
Nazaire, France. 2000; Teotihuacan Pyramids, Study 2, Mexico.
2006; Sticks in Water, Shinji Lake, Honshu, Japan. 2001; and
Wilshire Park Tree, Portland, Oregon, USA. 2004. The print run
is limited to 2,000 copies for international distribution; as always,
early orders are encouraged.