The Beauty of the Unknown Sea, as Seen by an Underwater Photographer | BOOK
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November 16, 2017

The Beauty of the Unknown Sea, as Seen by an Underwater Photographer | BOOK


BOOK | A Collection of Painterly Underwater Photographs from Around the World


Yasuaki Kai's Photography Collection "unknown"


Nikkei National Geographic is publishing "unknown," the latest photo collection by underwater photographer Yasuaki Kai. It features painterly underwater vistas captured in seas across the globe.

Text by YANAKA Tomomi




Unseen Wonders Unfold with Every Page Turn


Yasuaki Kai is a celebrated underwater photographer known for his unique use of color and composition. For over two decades, he has immersed himself in the rhythms of nature, photographing seas worldwide. Since the Great East Japan Earthquake, he has also been regularly documenting the waters off Iwate Prefecture, releasing works such as "Goblin Fish: The Earthquake and Rebirth as Seen from the Ocean Floor." In his new collection, "unknown," Kai explores the theme of "the unknown sea," inviting us into a beautiful underwater world.

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The book is structured into five distinct sections, including "Blue and Light," "Tiny Designs," and "To a Fairytale Land." It showcases the vibrant blues of the sea, schools of fish shimmering like galaxies, and fields of blooming corals and sea fans. Worlds never before seen appear with every turn of the page.

With 232 pages and 193 photographs, this substantial volume reveals the true face of the ocean. As you slowly turn the pages, you can re-experience what Yasuaki Kai saw and felt in each location. This collection offers a journey into a captivating world, allowing you to feel the unknown pulse of our planet.

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Specifications | 232 pages, softcover, A4 trim (208mm x 281mm), full color
Published by | Nikkei National Geographic
Price | ¥3,200 (excluding tax)