This book is the official catalog of "Christian Boltanski Animitas - Les mes qui murmurent," Boltanki's first solo exhibition held in Tokyo, Japan. It was held in the former residence of Prince Asaka, a building whose history was formed during a period of significant turning points. The book is uniquely designed by Shin Sobue, the prominent Japanese book designer. Following museums and gallary have Boltanski's works in their collections. The Jewish Museum, New York Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Illinois San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, California Spencer Museum of Art, Kansas Marian Goodman Gallery, New York