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Tokyo Radiant

A photographic journey through Tokyo after 3.11., shot with infrared colors

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Tokyo Radiant

Tokyo Radiant

Tokyo Radiant

Tokyo Radiant

Tokyo Radiant

A photographic journey through Tokyo after 3.11., shot with infrared colors

A photographic journey through Tokyo after 3.11., shot with infrared colors

A photographic journey through Tokyo after 3.11., shot with infrared colors

A photographic journey through Tokyo after 3.11., shot with infrared colors

Philipp Zechner
Philipp Zechner
Philipp Zechner
Philipp Zechner
1 Campaign |
Mannheim, Germany
$1,723 USD 24 backers
43% of $4,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

The Project

On 11 March 2011, an earthquake with the magnitude of 9 struck the North-Eastern part of Japan. It was neither the first in recent years nor the strongest in history, yet the devastating consequences this time were beyond anyone’s imagination. Not only did a tsunami of unprecedented strength literally wash away many villages, defying all measures of protection that had been taken and robbing countless lifes, the collapse of nuclear reactors in the Fukushima power plant and the subsequent radiation left the nation aghast before an invisible and unscalable threat.

When coming back to Japan after a hiatus of a year in 2012, I noticed a change in behaviour, in attitude that had taken place: Gone was the optimism that had always kept the country on course, even in the face of natural disasters that frequently strike the archipelago. Fear and uncertainty had spread, putting the nation in a sort of zombie mode where everyone kept on with his daily life without knowing what tomorrow would bring. Using a modified digital camera that captures infrared pictures, I sought to translate this particular mood into a photographic series, called “Tokyo Radiant”.

The Book and Your Contribution

My plan is to publish a photo book of this series, with around 84 pages and 100 pictures, on 200g fine art paper and bound in hardcover. Layout for this book is almost finished, and completion and shipping is scheduled for early October 2016.

The $ 4,000 USD I am asking for will cover production of the book, especially the printing part. In order to shoulder this, I am looking for your contribution. Help me realize this project, be part of it and receive either the book or one of my other perks. As a piece of art, this series belongs to everyone who supports it!

Why this Matters

Let's be honest: As a piece of art, this project's whole justification lies in what it means to me, the photographer, and you, the audience. Despite its serious topic, it is no political piece and not meant to be accusatory in any way. Tokyo Radiant is an individual visualization of a world whose sense of security and certainty were shattered from one day to the other. If you like it, I am more than happy to receive your support!

If you feel with the victims and want to do good, please have a look at the many NGOs that are specializing in this. I purposely do not wish to link this to the support of my book, because I feel it to be a bad compromise. Any help for the victims, many of whom still are living in temporary homes, probably matters much more than this book, but if you like the pictures and the idea behind it, you should support it, and exactly for this reason. By the way, you can find links to selected NGOs on my project website, www.tokyo-radiant.com

If you like the project, but do choose not to support it financially, please consider spreading the word and sharing the information with people you know. Many thanks in advance!

About myself

I am a photographer whose work is focused on urbanity, man-made objects and strange encounters. So far, I have published two photo books with renowned German publishing houses. Having lived in Japan for a couple of years and still going there frequently, I feel deeply attached to the topic of this work.

Books:

- Tokio im Licht der Nacht. Berlin: Parthas, 2008.

- Frankfurter Nächte. Frankfurt: Societäts Verlag, 2013.

Website:

www.philipp-zechner.com

 

Spread the word!

If you like this project, please spread the word by sharing the information on your social media account, via your blog, etc. Please also visit my website www.tokyo-radiant.com for more pictures and more detailed information. Many thanks in advance for your support!



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Tokyo Radiant Book

$35 USD
The book this whole campaign is all about. Around 100 color infrared pictures taken in Tokyo between 2012 and 2013, beautifully arranged. A4 landscape format (8.3x11.7inch), hardcover
Estimated Shipping
October 2016
6 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Set of postcards

$7 USD
Set of 5 postcards with selected motives from the Tokyo Radiant series.
Estimated Shipping
October 2016
0 out of 100 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Double Book Set Tokyo

$55 USD
Get your double pack of Tokyo photobooks! To my new "Tokyo Radiant" book, I will add a copy of my photobook "Tokio im Licht der Nacht" from 2008, which captures the streets of the Japanese capital at night. The book is out of print, and I only have some copies left, so this might be your chance to grab one (A4 landscape, hardcover, around 120 pages).
Estimated Shipping
October 2016
5 out of 50 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

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