Rio's Carnival and the Merry Women - Masaomi Mochizuki (1981)
Through the perspective of a photographer who spent extended time working on location, the book captures samba dancers, parades, and the vibrant atmosphere of a city immersed in celebration. The photographs convey dynamic physical expression, elaborate costumes, and the collective energy of the crowds, presenting a vivid sense of vitality and visual intensity characteristic of South American culture.
Issued as a special edition of the film magazine SCREEN, the book also reflects the growing interest in international culture and visual expression in Japan during that period, giving it additional documentary significance.