Portraits of Maiko
coming September 2026
Linen-bound hardcover book
64 pages, 42 offset-printed duotone plates
Printed on 157gsm Vincent Natural Art Paper
Limited first printing of 250 copies
(150 trade + 100 slipcased collector’s editions)
Foreword by Ted Forbes (The Art of Photography)
All books come with a postcard-sized collotype
print made at Benrido Collotype Atelier in Kyoto.
The slipcased Collector’s Edition also includes a
signed and numbered 6.5” x 8” toned gelatin silver
fiber print. Each gelatin silver print is hand-made
and split-toned by Olivier in his darkroom.
"In this collection, Olivier offers access to a sense of traditional Japan through his portraits, always with profound respect for the dignity of his subjects. More importantly, he gives the viewer something new. Working exclusively in black and white, he presents not only striking portraits but also a thoughtful use of environment and composition. The result is a beautifully modern body of work, grounded in one of Japan’s most enduring and visually rich traditions."
Ted Forbes (The Art of Photography) - excerpt from the book’s introduction.
The book’s Collector Edition includes a signed and numbered 6.5” x 8” split-toned gelatin silver fiber print,
hand-made by Olivier in his darkroom. Four different images are available to choose from, each limited to 25 prints.
