This collection showcases the explosive visual language of Keiichi Tanaami's early pop collages, created during a period of intense artistic experimentation. Tanaami, a pivotal figure in Tokyo's postwar avant-garde, produced these works in the late 1960s and early 1970s, a time when he was also engaging with mediums like posters, album covers, and animation following an influential encounter with Andy Warhol. The collages, surprisingly undated and never intended for exhibition, reveal a lesser-known facet of his artistic output, surprising viewers with their sheer volume and skill. This book presents over 200 of these pieces, accompanied by Tanaami's own text, offering a bewildering and vibrant glimpse into his creative process.

This collection offers a deep dive into a less-explored aspect of Keiichi Tanaami's prolific career, focusing on his early pop collages. The inclusion of over 200 works, many previously unseen in an exhibition context, alongside the artist's own writings, provides significant primary material for understanding his artistic development. The book's focus on the late 1960s and early 1970s positions it as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of pop art and Japanese avant-garde movements. Its detailed presentation of Tanaami's experimental approach to collage is likely to be appreciated by those interested in the techniques and evolution of 20th-century graphic arts.