Book cover for The Obsessed: Otaku, Tribes, and Subcultures of Japan by Gestalten and Irwin Wong

The Obsessed

Otaku, Tribes, and Subcultures of Japan

2022 Released
240 Pages
4-6 Hours
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GestaltenISBN 9783967040081

The book will delve into the world of Japanese subcultures and the obsessive approach that many people take to their hobbies, passions and lifestyle choices. The Obsessed will contain photos and texts - such as potentially profiles, essays or features - of a diverse range of Otaku and other fans and followers of different subcultures, and will unveil what is behind these obsessions and what makes these people tick.

Irwin Wong

Irwin Wong and Rob Goss are Tokyo-based creatives focused on Japanese culture. Wong, a photographer from Melbourne, documents place and everyday life with precision and depth. Goss, a UK-born writer, works on Japanese culture, travel, and contemporary life.

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