Kiyooka states in the book’s afterword: “I met Mayu when she was 12. She was standing outside a cocoonery in Gunma, watching silkworms spin. I asked her: ‘Do you feel trapped in your own skin?’ She replied: ‘No. I feel like skin is something I am about to leave behind.’ I knew then we had a book to make.”
The featuring Mayu Hanasaki (花咲まゆ) at 13 years old is a notable release in the genre of Japanese idol photography, captured by the lens of renowned photographer Sumiko Kiyooka . Originally published in 1983 , this work has recently resurfaced in high-quality digital formats, often cited under the keyword "-New Release- Mayu.hanasaki.i M.13 Years Old.cocoon.photobook.by.sumiko.kiyooka.40l". Artistry and Vision: Sumiko Kiyooka’s Approach Kiyooka states in the book’s afterword: “I met