Bushido : Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo

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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 391.650952 EAN: 9780764312014 ISBN: 0764312014 Label: Schiffer Publishing Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 160 Publication Date: 2001-01 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Studio: Schiffer Publishing
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Editorial Reviews: 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 Kitamuras 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 Five original, unpublished prints by Horiyoshi III, like those in his acclaimed book, 100 Demons of Horiyoshi III, are included here.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.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Great Pictures Comment: Great pictures, amazing details in each tattoo art... you will spend so much time just finding the magic behind every image. Like graphic designer and martial artist I really enjoy this book. Also, you will learn a lot about the japanese tattoo tradition and the samurai culture. Customer Rating: Summary: Bushido Comment: A very interesting and colorful book. I enjoyed reading it and looking at all of the pictures. Lots of good info here. Lots of writing about Horiyoshi III, including photographs of his studio and museum. A great book. Customer Rating: Summary: THIS is the ONE to buy! Comment: Recommended to me by a well known tattoo artist, this book truly gave me the nuts and bolts info I needed to make the big leap. Especially helpful to me were the explanations of the different areas of the body that are typically tattooed w/their Japanese names. There was also a stunning picture of a gorgeous girl with a ray of butterflies tattooed in the body suit style. As the art evolves from a badge of the criminal class to pure art, I believe we will see more feminine interpretations of this masculine art form. Excellent from text to pictures! Customer Rating: Summary: Best Book on Japanese Tattoo I've Read!!! Comment: I was in the process of researching Japanese tattoos for my own tattoo design and purchased four books. Bushido was the best for telling the story and history of Japanese tattooing and the pictures were equally amazing. Bushido was informative and pictures were beautifully shot. By far the best book on the subject I have seen. Customer Rating: Summary: Tradition with ink Comment: It's a cool book that shows us many curious aspects of the japan tattoo history and tradition. But, in another way, there's a lack of variety of photos, like koi fish and masks for example. More Reviews