Strangers Vol 2 • Futoshi Miyagi

Limited numbered edition of 150. 20 pages, stapled thick paper wraps, 8.25″ by 6.25″. Fantastic artist’s book by gay Japanese photographer Miyagi Futoshi, profiling a series in which Futoshi photographs himself in the apartments of strangers. He describes his work as such: “The procedure was simple: go to strangers’ places and take photographs of us, acting as if we were in a relationship. That way, I thought I could deal with the incessant interrogations on my sexuality and my seemingly hopeless shyness.”

The strangers were met online, in bars, and through friends, and Futoshi’s email soliciting their participation is printed out and included with the book. 12 photographs are featured – superb color tableaux with suggestive overtones. Just a wonderful book by an emerging talent. Rare. In fine condition