"A History of Japanese Film" in 5 volumes (I-V) by Jun'ichirō Tanaka (paperback)

I am selling all 5 volumes (paperback) of "History of Japanese Film Development" by film historian and critic Junichiro Tanaka.

I purchased these books from a bookstore about 50 years ago and have carefully stored them on a bookshelf. There is no damage or soiling, but there is some age-related deterioration (sun damage - see images). Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about this.

This masterpiece by Junichiro Tanaka was published by Chuo Koronsha (Chuko Bunko) from 1975 to 1976.

Junichiro Tanaka received the Order of the Blue Ribbon (1966) for his contributions, including writing "History of Japanese Film Development," the "Film Day" Special Achievement Award (1968), and the Japan Film Pen Club Award (1976) for the complete 5 volumes.

I believe these books can now only be found in libraries. Please add them to your collection as a nostalgic reminder of films and as reference material. They are precious books to me, a Japanese film fan.

"History of Japanese Film Development I" The Silent Film Era
"History of Japanese Film Development II" From Silent to Talkies
"History of Japanese Film Development III" The Liberation of Post-War Films
"History of Japanese Film Development IV" The Greatest Film Era in History
"History of Japanese Film Development V" The Arrival of the Visual Age