The Obsessed: Otakus, Tribes, and Subcultures of Japan
By (Author) Gestalten
Edited by Irwin Wong
Die Gestalten Verlag
gestalten
24th February 2022
24th February 2022
Germany
General
Non Fiction
Photography and photographs
Fashion and textile design
Popular culture
779.930610952
Hardback
288
Width 210mm, Height 260mm
The book will delve into the world of Japanese subcultures and the obsessive approach that many people take to their hobbies, passions and lifestyle choices. Japanese Subcultures will contain photos and texts - such as potentially profiles, essays or features - of a diverse range of Otaku and other fans and followers of different subcultures, and will unveil what is behind these obsessions and what makes these people tick.
Irwin Wong is an editorial and commercial photographer based in Tokyo. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, he moved to Japan in 2005. Known for his punchy portraiture and insightful documentary photography, Irwin's client list is truly international with names such as Amazon, Nike, The Washington Post, Carl Zeiss, Forbes, Shiseido, Mitsubishi Motors and more.