Bound set of “The Japanese Graphic”, a Russo-Japanese War propaganda publication influenced by the format of The London Graphic of the same era. The six volumes are from August 20, September 1, September 10, September 20, October 1, and October 10 editions. Superb Art Nouveau artwork on the covers, which look like posters. Almost every page has a print or photograph.

According to scholar Andrew Gebert “Literally Wartime Graphic 戦時画報. The discrepancy with the English title is interesting. The Russo-Japanese War is generally seen as a key turning point in modern Japanese history. It was initially great anxiety about taking on such an immense foe but the surprisingly quick victory fomented the myth of Japanese military invincibility. It was also when the media discovered that war sells newspapers. Those historical crosscurrents are all so vividly present in this publication.”