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In 1983, following the massive success of her 1982 photobook Soy Mayu, tengo 13 años ( I am Mayu, 13 Years Old ), Kiyooka launched Petit Tomato , which would become a monthly publication. The title itself is a paradox: "Petit Tomato," so soft and organic, served as the brand for a bold and unflinching series of girl photography. Over its run from 1982 to 1987, Kiyooka produced a staggering 43 volumes, though the final issue was banned before it could be sold. After the initial series ended, a sequel titled Fresh Petit Tomato appeared, spanning 22 volumes from 1988. After the initial series ended, a sequel titled

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Kiyooka openly identified as a lesbian. She sought to portray lesbian relationships positively through hybrid books combining photography, fiction, and poetry. A prime example is her 1969 book, Woman and Woman Lesbian World , published by Naniwa Shobo. A prime example is her 1969 book, Woman