About Getsuyosha

Getsuyosha (月曜社 / Getsuyosha Limited) is an independent Tokyo-based publishing company founded on December 7, 2000. It is known for publishing books in the humanities, cultural studies, and fine arts, with a particular presence in the world of photography and art books. The company publishes works by major Japanese photographers and thinkers, including iconic figures such as Daidō Moriyama, and its catalog spans photobooks, essays, and art volumes that explore visual culture and contemporary thought. The publisher blends rigorous scholarship with artistic practice and has contributed to the global appreciation of Japanese photography through editions that combine thoughtful design, careful sequencing, and deep engagement with the medium. (Website)