Nyaraakyi by Nobuyoshi Araki is an original Japanese artist photobook published by Shimamoto Kei Inner Project in 1999. The publication is a collaborative project featuring photography by Araki, illustrations by Kazuhiro Tsuruta, and a story by Masahiro Itabashi.

The hardcover book measures 16 × 16 cm / 6.3 × 6.3 in and features a compact square format. The publication is unpaginated and was originally issued in Japan in 1999. Its combination of photography, drawing, and narrative distinguishes it from Araki's conventional photographic monographs. 

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Nobuyoshi Araki is internationally recognized for his highly personal photographic practice, which explores intimacy, everyday life, relationships, Tokyo, flowers, and the passage of time. Animals, particularly cats, also occupy an important place in his photographic world.

Nyaraakyi presents a playful example of Araki's involvement in publications that extend beyond traditional photography books. By combining his photographs with illustration and storytelling, the book creates a crossover between Japanese photography, graphic art, and visual narrative.

Its original 1999 publication date, compact hardcover design, and collaborative nature make it an interesting addition to a collection of Japanese artist books and Araki publications.

A collectible Japanese photobook for admirers of Nobuyoshi Araki, Japanese photography, illustrated artist books, 1990s Japanese art, photography publications, and contemporary visual culture.

Artist: Nobuyoshi Araki

Title: Nyaraakyi (にゃらぁきぃ〜)

Format: Original Japanese photography book / illustrated artist publication

Material: Printed paper, hardcover binding

Size: 16 × 16 cm / 6.3 × 6.3 in

Year: 1999

Edition: First edition, 1999

Photography: Nobuyoshi Araki

Illustrations: Kazuhiro Tsuruta

Story: Masahiro Itabashi

Publisher: Shimamoto Kei Inner Project, Japan

Language: Japanese

Pages: 14

ISBN: 978-4-939115-00-4