{"product_id":"edges-of-the-rainbow-9781620972892","title":"Edges of the Rainbow","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePAPERBACK ORIGINAL An intimate photographic glimpse into the queer world behind the closed doors of modern Japanese society \u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eThe LGBTQ community in Japan has faced its challenges. Even as some religious and warrior orders have a long and recognized tradition of same-sex love, to be considered different, to be “the nail that sticks out,” makes coming out difficult.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eDespite the conservative strain within Japanese society that encourages the LGBTQ community to remain unseen, a welcome change is happening on the ground. A number of queer cultural figures are opening up new horizons, and a growing majority of Japanese people believe that homosexuality should be an integral and open part of society.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eThe latest in a series of beautiful, affordable photobooks that look at LGBTQ communities around the world, \u003ci\u003eEdges of the Rainbow\u003c\/i\u003e is a photographic celebration of the queer community in Japan. In a set of more than 150 color and black-and-white photographs, acclaimed photographer Michel Delsol and journalist Haruku Shinozaki have brought together a fascinating group of individuals to create an unforgettable and uplifting look at a proud and resilient community on the margins of Japanese society.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003eEdges of the Rainbow\u003c\/i\u003e was designed by Emerson, Wajdowicz Studios (EWS).\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Michel Delsol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42955970936950,"sku":"9781620972892","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/1374\/6550\/files\/CoreSourceHub_c7e2c072-5cb7-4bfb-a204-ace24279be94.jpg?v=1767722337","url":"https:\/\/ingramacademic.com\/products\/edges-of-the-rainbow-9781620972892","provider":"Ingram Academic \u0026 Professional","version":"1.0","type":"link"}