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MemberNoobJan-24-2013 12:30 PMOne of Japan's most internationally famous photographers is Daido Moriyama. His photographs have somewhat of a cinematic look to them, also a BR-like quality with many (like stated in the 1st linked blog). I agree with this observation as well.
One could easily speculate that many of Daido's photographs had some influence on Ridley; in the visual-style & street-level presentation of BR. It's quite likely that Ridley would have been aware of this photographer, as he was incredibly fond of these types of art books for obvious reasons.
It would be a great question to ask of him in the future, if someone ever got the chance.
The Blade Runner metropolis of Daido Moriyama
Video: Daido Moriyama: In Pictures
Searchable catalog of Daido's photo-books
NY '71 #1
NY '71 #2
Tsugaru Straits
Kagerou
Untitled Shinjuku #1
Untitled Shinjuku #2
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Svanya
Admin2KJan-24-2013 12:41 PMSawa
MemberNoobJan-25-2013 11:36 AMSawa
MemberNoobFeb-02-2013 3:08 AMI have one more for you ...provides some accurate insight into 1980s Japan. It can help to give a bit of perspective with the Japanese motif in BR, & as well Ridley's "Black Rain":
John Pilger - Japan: Behind the Mask (1987)
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