Daido Moriyama: The World through My Eyes
- A landmark monograph by one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century.
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Daido Moriyama: The World Through My Eyes is more than a photography book — it is a raw, powerful chronicle of life seen through a singular visual voice. Moriyama’s work captures the grit, beauty, and contradictions of urban Japan and beyond, presenting a view of the world that is instinctive, intuitive, and unforgettable. Across nearly 440 pages of black-and-white imagery, this book reveals a photographer who sees not just the surface of things, but the energy beneath them.
Why we chose this book
A defining work in contemporary photography: Moriyama’s images are raw, expressive, and deeply personal — a visual language that has influenced generations of photographers.
A rich, tactile experience: The heft of the hardcover and the intensity of the images make this a book to browse slowly, return to often, and display proudly.
Beyond art — it’s a worldview: These photographs are not just pictures; they are interpretations of life, memory, and place.
What you’ll find inside
A comprehensive survey of Moriyama’s work from classic pieces to later explorations
Stark, immersive photography that reveals the texture of urban life
Scenes that are gritty, poetic, intimate, and strikingly alive
A sequence of images that reads like a visual essay
This is a book that doesn’t just document — it provokes and resonates.
Perfect for
Photography lovers and visual storytellers
Collectors of influential art books
Readers who appreciate urban life, culture, and perspective
A striking, thoughtful gift for creatives and artists
Not a book you read once — a book you return to again and again.
Add The World Through My Eyes to your collection and experience the world through one of photography’s most compelling visions.