Santa Fe Rie Miyazawa Photo By Kishin Shinoyama 1991 72 -

The release of the photobook in November 1991 was a watershed moment in Japanese popular culture, marking the first time a mainstream idol of Rie Miyazawa's stature appeared in a nude collection. Photographed by Kishin Shinoyama, the book became an unprecedented commercial success and a catalyst for changing censorship standards in Japan. Overview of "Santa Fe"

In collector circles, "72" has become shorthand for the image. It is the one that broke the internet before the internet existed. When the book was reprinted in 2008 (17 years after the original), the censors forced a "pixelated correction" over the area that was previously visible. That specific, controversial crop of the image is often referred to by enthusiasts as the "72 version." Santa Fe Rie Miyazawa Photo By Kishin Shinoyama 1991 72

: High-quality print on paper used for coffee table books, featuring a mix of color and black-and-white photographs. The release of the photobook in November 1991

: While her name recognition rose to nearly 100% after the release, some contemporary reports suggested the controversy had a temporary negative impact on the ratings of her subsequent TV and film projects. It is the one that broke the internet

The 1991 edition of the photobook by Kishin Shinoyama featuring Rie Miyazawa is a large-format hardcover volume published by Asahi Press .