Bushido : Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo
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By: Takahiro Kitamura and Katie M. Kitamura
Format: Paperback
From: Schiffer Publishing
Pub. Date: December 2000
From: Schiffer Publishing
Pub. Date: December 2000
Product Details:
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2001-01
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 160
Ean: 9780764312014
Isbn: 0764312014
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2001-01
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 160
Ean: 9780764312014
Isbn: 0764312014
ABOUT THE BOOK
EDITORIAL REVIEW
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 Five original, unpublished prints by Horiyoshi III, like those in his acclaimed book, 100 Demons of Horiyoshi III, are included here.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.
USER REVIEWS
"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! "
~ Written on 2008-03-12
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! "
~ Written on 2008-03-12
"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."
~ Written on 2007-10-17
~ Written on 2007-10-17
"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."
~ Written on 2007-05-13
But, in another way, there's a lack of variety of photos, like koi fish and masks for example."
~ Written on 2007-05-13
"Horioshi work speaks for itself and this book is an impressive tribute to it. The pictures are fantastic and it's very nice to see that the family business has its heritage assured."
~ Written on 2007-01-10
~ Written on 2007-01-10
"This book is a great reference for tattoo artists and other artists that enjoy the art of Japanese tattooing. It displays full page photographs (including close ups) so you can see the detail and subject matter quite well."
~ Written on 2006-10-10
~ Written on 2006-10-10