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In Japan, modern sewer systems began to appear during the late 19th century, though evidence of older sewage systems dates back to over 2,000 years ago. Foreign engineers introduced the Japanese to modern, underground sewer systems with above ground access points called manhoru (manholes). At first, Japanese manhole covers used geometric designs similar to those used in other countries. In the 1980s, when communities outside of Japan's major cities were slated to receive new sewer systems, the public works projects were met with resistance until one dedicated bureaucrat solved the problem by devising a way to make these mostly invisible systems aesthetically appreciated aboveground: customized manhole covers.
Because the Japanese elevate design in all aspects of life to a new level, the custom covers were welcomed, even though they cost more than generic ones. Today nearly 95 percent of the 1,780 municipalities in Japan sport their very own specially designed manhole covers. Designs range from images that evoke a region's cultural identity, flora or fauna to landmarks and local festivals.
Unsurprisingly, this phenomenon has bred another phenomenon: manhoru mania. A rabid online community, based in Japan and abroad, has developed around this city-sanctioned urban art. Several blogs and websites dedicated to manhole covers provide details about locations and designs. With numerous colorful photographs organized by region, Drainspotting is the first book to document yet another wholly distinct aspect of contemporary Japanese visual culture.
Because the Japanese elevate design in all aspects of life to a new level, the custom covers were welcomed, even though they cost more than generic ones. Today nearly 95 percent of the 1,780 municipalities in Japan sport their very own specially designed manhole covers. Designs range from images that evoke a region's cultural identity, flora or fauna to landmarks and local festivals.
Unsurprisingly, this phenomenon has bred another phenomenon: manhoru mania. A rabid online community, based in Japan and abroad, has developed around this city-sanctioned urban art. Several blogs and websites dedicated to manhole covers provide details about locations and designs. With numerous colorful photographs organized by region, Drainspotting is the first book to document yet another wholly distinct aspect of contemporary Japanese visual culture.
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オーストラリアの写真家さんが日本の各地のマンホールや消火栓を写真に撮っておさめたのがこの一冊です。
表紙に驚きましたが、これもマンホールなんですよ。奥さん。
中を開けてみると出るわ出るわ、美しいマンホールの数々。
アートといっても差し支えないほどの緻密なデザインや色使いに驚きました。
説明文は英語ですが、地域ごとに日本語も使われているのでわかりやすいです。
装丁も中身のデザインもシックで綺麗です。
昔の浮世絵とか版画が好きな人にはたまらないでしょう。
表紙に驚きましたが、これもマンホールなんですよ。奥さん。
中を開けてみると出るわ出るわ、美しいマンホールの数々。
アートといっても差し支えないほどの緻密なデザインや色使いに驚きました。
説明文は英語ですが、地域ごとに日本語も使われているのでわかりやすいです。
装丁も中身のデザインもシックで綺麗です。
昔の浮世絵とか版画が好きな人にはたまらないでしょう。
6 人中、5人の方が、｢このレビューが参考になった｣と投票しています。
形式:ハードカバー
面白そうだったし、Drainspotting というタイトルはTrainspottingをもじっていてしゃれた感じがしたから、購入しました。マンホールのフタばかり、それもカラフルで凝ったデザインのものだけ、よくもまあ、これだけあつめたものだと感心しました。私自身、こんなカラフルなマンホールのフタを身近で見た記憶もなければ旅行先でも気をつけてみたことがなく、こういうモノがあると初めて知りました。こういうモノに対して凝ったデザインを考える発想が日本人らしくっていいなと思います。
また、地図がついていて、日本全国のどの都道府県（市町村）のものかよく分かるようになっています。それに、よく見ると1つの都道府県でせいぜい数種類しかなく、日本全国至る所で撮影されているので、まあ、なんとも、お手間モノな一冊というか、脱帽な一冊でした。
欲を言えば、もう少し文章が欲しかったかな。（あでも、マンホールのフタの製造元へのインタビューは面白かった。）もう少し色が綺麗だと嬉しかったかな。出来ればせっかくのマンホールの画像を上下左右をカットしたりせずに、全体像を載せて欲しかったかな、でも、それは好き好きかもしれないな、という点を考慮に入れて星４つにしました。
また、地図がついていて、日本全国のどの都道府県（市町村）のものかよく分かるようになっています。それに、よく見ると1つの都道府県でせいぜい数種類しかなく、日本全国至る所で撮影されているので、まあ、なんとも、お手間モノな一冊というか、脱帽な一冊でした。
欲を言えば、もう少し文章が欲しかったかな。（あでも、マンホールのフタの製造元へのインタビューは面白かった。）もう少し色が綺麗だと嬉しかったかな。出来ればせっかくのマンホールの画像を上下左右をカットしたりせずに、全体像を載せて欲しかったかな、でも、それは好き好きかもしれないな、という点を考慮に入れて星４つにしました。
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THIS BOOK CHANGED THE WAY I TRAVEL & IS THE BEST BOOK ON JAPANESE CULTURE AT ITS FINEST
2010/8/11
形式:ハードカバー
This book is truly amazing. I had no idea that manhole covers such as these even existed! They don't in my country or anywhere else for that matter. The book is fascinating using highly professional photographs taken by Remo Camerota. He definitely has a great sensibility when it comes to photography, which only is avaialable from years of experience. This is apparent in his first title Graffiti Japan and NOW his latest title Drainspotting - a look at Japanese pop culture through the "hieroglyphic reading of manhole covers to reveal stories of urban history that can only be recovered from the logos and markings of these designs". Quoted from the book.
Not only that - You can download Extra Photographs and Story descriptions from the Itunes App store. Drainspotting Extras is available on Itunes App store for your Ipad/Ipod/Iphone etc etc.
When I visited Japan last month, I went drainspotting myself and I used my Iphone App and this book to locate nearly all of the Drain covers in both mediums. This book is fantastic and has changed the way I look at things and the way I travel. This is what spurred me to write this review. I just got back from my trip and this book and apps made it all the more better.
Forget about traveling guides, or lonely planet, its artistic books like this that will really make an impact on your life. AND on top of it all it, is a great conversation starter as nobody knows that things like this even exist!
Thank you Remo for opening my eyes to what is around us and on the ground!
You can keep up with the Drainspotting world on Remo's blog here: [...]
Not only that - You can download Extra Photographs and Story descriptions from the Itunes App store. Drainspotting Extras is available on Itunes App store for your Ipad/Ipod/Iphone etc etc.
When I visited Japan last month, I went drainspotting myself and I used my Iphone App and this book to locate nearly all of the Drain covers in both mediums. This book is fantastic and has changed the way I look at things and the way I travel. This is what spurred me to write this review. I just got back from my trip and this book and apps made it all the more better.
Forget about traveling guides, or lonely planet, its artistic books like this that will really make an impact on your life. AND on top of it all it, is a great conversation starter as nobody knows that things like this even exist!
Thank you Remo for opening my eyes to what is around us and on the ground!
You can keep up with the Drainspotting world on Remo's blog here: [...]
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The art underfoot
2010/10/29
形式:ハードカバー
During the 1980s Japan experienced country-wide resistance to replacing ancient sewer systems until one politician came up with an idea that approached the old problem in a new way. He appealed to civic pride by suggesting, and then implementing, the idea of custom manhole covers for each community.
The idea was a great success -- sewer systems were repaired and many towns received the benefit of an unexpected civic boosterism, as well as a new kind of art appreciation: thousands of one-of-a-kind manhole covers that tell local history and commemorate local heroes.
"Drainspotting" is a brick-sized photo collection of these unique artworks in appropriately less-than-coffeetable format (six-by-six inches). Besides being an unexpected and attractive art, the result has been a beneficial civic program, a great example of how the demands of politics, the needs of communities, and the aesthetics of art can combine -- and a reminder how rarely they do, too.
Since their original introduction the manhole covers have taken on new themes. Designs range from images that evoke a region's cultural identity, from flora and fauna to landmarks and local festivals. There are even fairytales and fanciful images dreamed up by school children. With its photographs organized by individual region, Drainspotting documents another distinct aspect of contemporary Japanese visual culture.
The idea was a great success -- sewer systems were repaired and many towns received the benefit of an unexpected civic boosterism, as well as a new kind of art appreciation: thousands of one-of-a-kind manhole covers that tell local history and commemorate local heroes.
"Drainspotting" is a brick-sized photo collection of these unique artworks in appropriately less-than-coffeetable format (six-by-six inches). Besides being an unexpected and attractive art, the result has been a beneficial civic program, a great example of how the demands of politics, the needs of communities, and the aesthetics of art can combine -- and a reminder how rarely they do, too.
Since their original introduction the manhole covers have taken on new themes. Designs range from images that evoke a region's cultural identity, from flora and fauna to landmarks and local festivals. There are even fairytales and fanciful images dreamed up by school children. With its photographs organized by individual region, Drainspotting documents another distinct aspect of contemporary Japanese visual culture.
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Any Japanese art library needs this
2010/9/20
形式:ハードカバー
Drainspotting: Japanese Manhole Covers is a fine, recommended pick for both arts and Japanese culture libraries. Its subject is artistic Japanese manhole covers, and color photos of different covers pack every page, illustrating the covers of both contemporary and historic art. Any Japanese art library needs this!
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