Santa Fe, Asahi Press, 1991 - Kishin Shinoyama - Plac'Art Photo
At the time, nude photography was typically reserved for lesser-known actresses or those whose careers were fading. Miyazawa was at the absolute height of her popularity as a "top idol," making the release a massive shock to the Japanese public. Record-Breaking Sales: The book became an instant phenomenon, selling over 1.55 million copies Santa Fe Rie Miyazawa Photo By Kishin Shinoyama 1991 72
: Upon its announcement via full-page newspaper ads, the publisher, Asahi Press Santa Fe, Asahi Press, 1991 - Kishin Shinoyama
When was released on November 13, 1991, it sold over 1.5 million copies instantly (a record for a photobook that remains unbeaten). It sold out in hours. The Japanese Diet (parliament) held hearings about it. It sold out in hours
This article discusses a historical photobook containing nudity. The content is described for educational and cultural analysis purposes. The subject, Rie Miyazawa, was 18 years old at the time of the 1991 publication, which was the legal age of adulthood for artistic work in Japan at that time. Readers are advised to respect the privacy and legacy of the living artist.