June 2011,YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRAThis was the first time in 31 years that YMO performed in the United States. To commemorate this show, a book by photographer Masayoshi Sukita titledYELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA×xSUKITA" by photographer Masayoshi Sukita, which was released by TOKYO FM in 2010. All texts are in English.

What significance does the universality and newness of YMO have for the younger generation in America? Their music, and their history as captured by world-renowned photographer SUKITA, will take a new step forward in America.

All photos, text, chronology, and comments by YMO+SUKITA have been re-edited for the American market. An essay by David Toop has been added, and new comments are provided by Africa Bambaata, William Gibson, and Toshio Nakanishi (Plastics) in addition to David Bowie, Yoko Ono, Jim Jarmusch, and others.

Commmonsmart is offering this photo book on a limited basis. This is an exclusive small edition only available at commmons in Japan, so don't miss it!

Author: Masayoshi Sukita / Haruomi Hosono坂本龍一Yukihiro Takahashi
Art Direction & Design: Hideki Nakajima (NAKAJIMA DESIGN)
Editing: Tomoya Kumagai + Sota Toshiyoshi (SLOGAN)
Number of pages: 128 pages

Essay by David Toop
Comments: Africa Bambaata, Andy McKay, Art Lindsay, Bob Gruen, Chris Mosdell, Chris Thomas, David Bowie, David Cunningham, Fennesz, Jim Jarmusch, John Sebastian, Michael Cotton, Phil Manzanera Ryu Murakami, Tadanori Yokoo, Toshio Nakanishi, William Gibson, Yoko Ono (honorifics omitted)

*The original Japanese messages from YMO members for the North American tour areClick herefor the YMO members' original Japanese text of their messages for the North American tour.