This gorgeous book delves into the elusive world of traditional Japanese tattooing. The Samurai spirit, Bushido, is an integral component of Japanese tattooing that is traced through the imagery and interpersonal dynamics of this veiled subculture. The eloquent text is based largely on Takahiro Kitamura's experiences as client and student of the famed Japanese tattoo maste This gorgeous book delves into the elusive world of traditional Japanese tattooing. The Samurai spirit, Bushido, is an integral component of Japanese tattooing that is traced through the imagery and interpersonal dynamics of this veiled subculture. The eloquent text is based largely on Takahiro Kitamura's experiences as client and student of the famed Japanese tattoo master, Horiyoshi III.
Over 200 beautiful photos by Jai Tanju capture the breathtaking tattoo artistry of Horiyoshi III. Five original, unpublished prints by Horiyoshi III, like those in his acclaimed book, 100 Demons of Horiyoshi III, are included here. Bushido: Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo is certain to fascinate everyone with an interest in tattoo culture. Impressive book. For the most part the quality of the pictures is good, excepting a couple blurry frames. The text is maybe a little too referential towards Horiyoshi III, but I guess if you were writing a book on what is ostentensibly your boss it may get a bit heavy handed as well. But, if you love technique, history, and traditional japanese tattoos the above listed faults are merely quibbles.
The complete selection of Horiyoshi III's tattoo books. This collection contains all of his tattoo artwork books - 100 Demons, 36 Ghost Tattoo Drawings,108. Horiyoshi III (Japanese. 108 Heroes of the Suikoden, 100 Demons, 58 Musha, The Namakubi (a collection of drawings of severed heads).
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Plus the book is nice and big, paperback, so it feels good in your hand while you're examining the Impressive book. For the most part the quality of the pictures is good, excepting a couple blurry frames. The text is maybe a little too referential towards Horiyoshi III, but I guess if you were writing a book on what is ostentensibly your boss it may get a bit heavy handed as well. But, if you love technique, history, and traditional japanese tattoos the above listed faults are merely quibbles. Plus the book is nice and big, paperback, so it feels good in your hand while you're examining the images.