The Transformation of Narcissus Kazuo Kenmochi Bronze Inc./1981/Japanese/305*215*15 The Transformation of Narcissus / Photo Imagination by Kazuo Kenmochi, one of Japan's leading photographers. Emerging from groups such as VIVO, PROVOKE, and CAMP, Kenmochi stands out among the prominent post-war Japanese photographers of the 60s and 70s, who now enjoy global acclaim. Kenmochi is known for his relentless reportage campaign, "Narcotics Eradication Campaign," which he conducted for over 40 years in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the National Police Agency, aiming to combat the "drug epidemic" spread by US soldiers following Japan's defeat in the war. To avoid compromising investigations or violating human rights, he developed abstract photography techniques and mechanisms, which he also applied to artistic expressions of "sex" and "eros," establishing a unique artistic vision. This book showcases Kenmochi's artistic exploration of eros, described by the photographer himself as "Photo Imagination" rather than a mere photo book. It includes detailed texts on his specialized techniques at the end. Kenmochi's work epitomizes the fusion of "documentation" and "creation," marking him as a remarkable photographer and artist in the realm of romanticism.