HORIYOSHI - Japan's Tattoo Arts Horiyoshi's World (Vol. 2)

HORIYOSHI
Japan's Tattoo Arts Horiyoshi's World (Vol. 2)

Published by Keibunsha, 1987
Book size 37 x 26 x 1.5 cm
Pages 113 pages
Softcover
First edition
Language Japanese and English
Good condition

The collection Japan's Tattoo Arts Horiyoshi's World (Vol.2) by Horiyoshi III features traditional Japanese tattoo art in color and black and white photography. Horiyoshi III is a tattoo artist who specializes in Japanese full-body tattoos. The captivating tattoos are not only presented on the skins of people but also as illustrations including imagery of the process of tattooing the clients. The photographs expose the detailed creations poetically and clearly, giving an insight of the artist's works and approaches.

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Japan's Tattoo Arts Horiyoshi's World (Vol. 2) is a relatively rare book that collects the work of the famous tattoo master Horiyoshi III. It is a photographic collection of traditional Japanese tattoo art in both color and black and white. These captivating tattoos also appear as illustrations describing the different stages of tattooing. The photographs display the detailed creations in a poetic and clear manner, giving an insight into the artist's works and approaches.