HORIOSHI FAMILY BOOKS
Horiyoshi's Family Tattoo collection vol. 3   Size: 7” x 10” - Pages: 192 - Published: 2008 - Price: $38 - Binding: Softcover |
This is a great book, the third in the series. It includes 192 pages of full color images of tattoos done by the best artists tattooing in Yokohama and Tokyo, including members of the Horiyoshi family. This book is appx. 7" x 10", and features a lot more full page photos than the first two book - much clearer images. Text in Japanese. The tattoos in the photos are all of traditional Japanese imagery (the heroes of the suikoden, demons and oni, dragons, phoenix and Koi fish) a great resource book for both the artist and those looking for inspiration for their own tattoos. It is interesting how true to form the style remains. This is a great compilation for any fan of traditional Japanese tattoo artwork and design. | ||
1000 Japanese Tattoos vol. 1    Size: 7 x 10 - Pages: 256 - Published: 2001 - Price: $65 - Binding: Softcover
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This book is the 1st volume of 1000 JAPANESE TATTOOS SHISEI ZEKKA SORAN and it is exactly that....photos of 1000 traditional Japanese tattoos. Tattoos of Gods, Demons, Koi and Kingyo (goldfish), dragons, tigers, snakes, foo dogs, samurai warriors, Hannya....it has it all. It is a great reference book for both the shop and the individual enthusiast/artist. 1000's of ideas to work with. Includes an introduction in English, the remaining text is in Japanese. Very cool. |
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1000 Japanese Tattoos vol. 2
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This book is the 2nd volume of 1000 JAPANESE TATTOOS SHISEI ZEKKA SORAN and it is exactly that....photos of 1000 traditional Japanese tattoos. Predominately brilliant backpieces and bodysuits. Tattoos of Gods, Demons, Koi and Kingyo (goldfish), dragons, tigers, snakes, foo dogs, samurai warriors, Hannya....it has it all. It is a great reference book for both the shop and the individual enthusiast/artist. 1000's of ideas to work with. Includes an introduction in English and provides a glossary of design terms to help you better understand the images and their history. Very cool. |
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Nihon Dentou Shisei vol. 1
- Photo book with Horiyoshi III Family Tattoos    Size: 8 x 11 - Pages: 127 - Published: 2003 - Price: $165 - Binding: Softcover |
This is a a new copy of Tattoo Burst's Nihon Dentou Shisei vol. 1 - now out of print and very rare. Tattoo burst is one of three popular tattoo magazines here in Tokyo and this book recaps their best interviews with Japanese tebori (hand tattoo) masters, including Horiyoshi III, Horikazu, Horiyasu, Horitomo, Horisuzu, Daimonbori III, Horikoi, and Hokuoh. This book boast 127 pages of color photographs, flash, photos of artists working and interviews (text in Japanese but artist name is in English at the beginning of his section) Book has high glossy pages and is well bound. The tattoo burst people have covered the tattoo scene here in Tokyo since coming onto the scene on 2001 and have created a great compilation. A must have for any serious collector of Japanese tattoo art. |
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Nihon Dentou Shisei vol. 2
- Photo book with Horiyoshi III Family Tattoos    Size: 8 x 11 - Pages: 128 - Published: 2006 - Price: $165 - Binding: Softcover
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This is a new copy of Tattoo Burst's Nihon Dentou Shisei vol. 2 - a limited edition publication by the people at Tattoo Burst. THIS IS OUT OF PRINT AND RARE. Tattoo burst is one of 3 popular tattoo magazines here in Tokyo and this book recaps their best interviews with Japanese masters, including Syodai Horihito (one of my personal favorites), Horimitsu, Asakusa's Horiwaka, Syodai Horishige, Syodai Koharu, Horijin, Syodai Horitoshi, Horihide and Horisei. Lots of pics of amazing Japanese tattoos. This book boast 128 pages of amazing full color photographs, tattoo flash by the artists, photos of artists working and interviews (text in Japanese but artist name is in English at the beginning of his section)..all printed on high glossy pages and well bound. The tattoo burst people have covered the tattoo scene here in Tokyo since coming onto the scene on 2001 and have created a great compilation. A must have for any serious collector of Japanese tattoo art. |
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| Japanese Tattooing - Ransho    Size: 4 x 6 - Pages: 250 - Published: 2004 - Price: $25 - Binding: Softcover | Japanese Tattooing - Ransho is a stunning collection of photographs of Japanese men and women with large/full body tattoos. I was drawn to this one because it doesn't catalogue individual pieces like a lot of the book I have do...rather it presents the tattooed body as art. I have seen individual photos that use the tattooed body as art but this is the first bound collection I have come across and I was really struck by it. The artist has several images of posed tattooed men, and a tattooless woman standing among them appearing incredibly stark. There are some where he's stretched the image, and many of nude men/women with full suits posed close together creating an awesome display of color and design. There are appx. 25 pages devoted to image detail...close ups of faces in tattoos, dragons, foo dogs, flowers...the remaining photos are of the entire person, so this isn't a good one really for design ideas but should be approached as an collection of art photos. I think it is really well done, albeit small, with full color images...1-2 images per page. Tattoo detail in the images are clear and the little text there is in Japanese. |
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1000 Japanese Tattoos vol. 3
   Size: 7 x 10 - Pages: 204 - Published: 2005 - Price: $65 - Binding: Softcover |
This book is the 3rd volume of 1000 JAPANESE TATTOOS SHISEI ZEKKA SORAN and it is exactly that....photos of 1000 traditional Japanese tattoos. Tattoos of Gods, Demons, Koi and Kingyo (goldfish), dragons, tigers, snakes, foo dogs, samurai warriors, Hennya....it has it all. It is a great reference book for both the shop and the individual enthusiast/artist. 1000's of ideas to work with. Includes an introduction in English, lists the artists of each piece in English and provides a glossary of design terms to help you better understand the images and their history. Very cool. |
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100 Japanese Designs vol. I by Horimouja
   Size: 10.5" x 13" - Published: 2006 - Pages: 100 - Price: $82 -Binding: Spiral Bound Sketchbook |
This is an amazing collection of Japanese Traditional Imagery by Jack Mosher (Horimouja) - one of my personal favorites! It includes some of the best monster and animals illustrations I have seen yet! Crisp lines and great attention to detail make this a must have for any collection of Japanese tattoo art and imagery. Absolutely stunning. The book itself is large (appx. 13" x 10.5") and 100 pages of monochrome full page drawings/flash of beautiful Japanese monsters, ghosts, dragons, bakku, phoenix, kappa, koi, long tailed turtles, kirin and tengu. Insane. It is bound by a spiral to make it easier to prop up. |
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100 Japanese Designs vol. 2 by Horimouja
   Size: 10.5" x 13" - Published: 2006 - Pages: 100 - Price: $82 -Binding: Spiral Bound Sketchbook |
This is an amazing collection of Japanese Traditional Imagery vol. II by Jack Mosher (Horimouja). It includes some of the best demon and oni illustrations I have seen yet! Crisp lines and great attention to detail make this a must have for any collection of Japanese tattoo art and imagery. Absolutely stunning. The book itself is large and contains 100 pages of full page monochrome drawings/flash of beautiful Japanese monsters, demons, animals, gods and goddesses and samurai warriors. Insane.
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Koi by Horimouja    Size: 10.5" x 13" - Published: 2006 - Pages: 50 - Price: $42 -Binding: Spiral Bound Sketchbook |
This is an amazing collection of Japanese Koi outlines by Jack Mosher (Horimouja) - one of my personal favorites! 50 full page monochrome outlines with Horimouja's great attention to detail make this a must have for any collection of Japanese tattoo art and imagery. Absolutely stunning. The book itself is large (appx. 13" x 10.5") and the imagery clean and clear. Everybody wants Koi fish these days - here's a way to diversify a little. |
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100 Dragons by Horimouja
   Size: 10.5" x 13" - Published: 2006 - Pages: 100 - Price: $82 -Binding: Spiral Bound Sketchbook |
This is an amazing collection of Dragon Imagery by Jack Mosher (Horimouja) - one of my personal favorites! It is the ultimate book of dragon flash, huge and detailed! The book itself is large (appx. 13" x 10.5") and 100 pages on monochrome full page drawings/flash of beautiful Japanese style dragons. Insane. It is bound by a spiral to make it easier to prop up. This is a must have for any shop/artist with a demand for quality Japanese dragon imagery. |
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Bushido - Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo    Size: 8.5 x 11 - Pages: 160 - Published: 2001 - Price: $40 - Binding: Softcover |
Bushido - Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo by Takahiro and Katie Kitamura pulls from Takahiro's own experiences as an apprentice to Japanese Tebori Master Horiyoshi III. This book provides one of the most comprehensive Horiyoshi biographies published in English and includes page after page of brilliant photography of his work courtesy of Jai Tanju. This is an amazing reference book and an insightful read. | ||
Hannya Sketchbook by Horimouja
   Size: 10.5" x 13" - Published: 2006 - Pages: 50 - Price: $62 -Binding: Spiral Bound Sketchbook |
This is an amazing collection of Japanese Hannya Outlines by Jack Mosher (Horimouja). I am so glad he chose this subject as it is a personal favorite. Hannya are one of the most striking of the Japanese images, haunting in their one unwavering expression. Hannya are representations of a female Demon, one who is typically jealous or a scorned woman. Hannya are sometimes seen wearing a headdress in order to hide their horns of jealousy. Hannya are one of the most macabre images from Japanese folklore, at once commonplace and startling. This collection includes 50 full page monochrome outlines of Hannya masks, coupled with Horimouja's amazing attention to details makes this a must have for any collection of Japanese tattoo art and imagery. Absolutely stunning. The book itself is large (appx. 13" x 10.5") and the imagery clean and clear. It is bound by a spiral to make it easier to prop up. |
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Bunshin - Tattoo Art    Size: 8.5 x 11 - Pages: 160 - Published: 2004 - Price: $145 - Binding: Softcover |
This is Bunshin - Tattoo Art by Horihito. Horihito is a legendary tebori artist here in Japan, his first Bunshin compilation sold out last year...this is the second printing and it is amazing. 160 pages, this book has 93 pages of black and white photographs with english titles, 12 pages of color and black and white line drawings (flash) of demons, dragons and ancient Japanese mythical spirits, like Kappa; 18 pages of full color flash and 17 pages of full color photographs. A really great compilation of anyone interested in Tebori/Japanese hand tattoo and antiquated Japanese imagery/design. Book is well bound on superior quality paper...a rare find. | ||
Iki by Horihito I
   Size: 8.5 x 11 - Pages: 240 - Published: 2007 - Price: $238 - Binding: Soft cover in cardboard sleeve |
This is Horihito I's new book IKI. Horihoti I is the founder of the Horihito tattoo family in Kanagawa and is legendary here in Japan. This book is a collection of flash and photos from Horihito I and the artwork is completely stunning. 130 full page, full colored images - provided both in outline form, and filled in - one on each side of the page. There are also two photo sections and explanations in both Japanese and English of the meaning/story behind each design. There is an introduction by Horihoti I in both English and Japanese. This is an amazing collection and a must have for anyone interested in Japanese tattoo art and design. It would be a brilliant book to keep in the shop - big clear pictures to help in tattoo design.
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| Nihon Dentou Shisei vol. 3 (Photo book with Horiyoshi Family Tattoos)    Size: 8 x 11 - Pages: 130 - Published: 2007 - Price: $45 - Binding: Softcover |
This auction is for a new copy of Tattoo Burst's Nihon Dentou Shisei volume 3. Tattoo Burst is one of 3 popular tattoo magazines here in Tokyo and this book recaps their best interviews with Japanese tebori (hand tattoo) masters, including Gifu Horihide, Syodai Horikou, Sinsyu Syodai Horigane, Horihiro, Kantou Esashi Fuuga, Horihisa, Horiname, Horitaku, Horifuji and Musashi Bonten. This book boast 130 pages of color photographs, flash, photos of artists working and interviews (text in Japanese but artist name is in English at the beginning of his section)..book has nice glossy pages and is well bound. The tattoo burst people have covered the tattoo scene here in Tokyo since coming onto the scene on 2001 and have created great, limited edition compilations. A must have for any serious collector of Japanese tattoo art. | ||
Horiyoshi's Family Tattoo collection vol. 1
   Size: 7 x 10 - Pages: 200 - Published: 2004 - this is a 2006 second printing - Price: $38 - Binding: Softcover |
This is a great book that was first published in 2004 and sold out in a few months, this is a copy of the second printing that was printed in 2006. It is a compilation of photographs of tattoos done by the major artists in Yokohama and Tokyo, including images of tattoos done by over 50 different members of the Horiyoshi family, including Horiyoshi III. This book includes 200 pages of full page, full color photos. It also includes a couple of pages of color flash by Horihiro, Anodh Mika and Syodai Horiyoshi. The tattoos in the photos are all of tradtional Japanese imagery (the heroes of the suikoden, demons and oni, dragons, phoenix and Koi fish) presented by four generations of tattoo artists. It is interesting how true to form the style remains. The artists included are listed below. This is a great compilation for any fan of traditional japanese tattoo artwork and design. THE LIST OF ARTISTS: HORITOUKOH - SANDAIME HORIYOSHI (HORIYOSHI III) - SYODAI HORITOKU - HORISHIN - SYODAI HORITENRYU - NIDAIME BONTEN - BONTENRYU - HORIYASU - SYODAI HORIREN - HORITORA - HORITATSU - HORISHIN - SYODAI HORIWAKA - SYODAI HORIHITO - HORIASA - HORITOMO - HORIFUSA - HORIKASHI - HORIKIYO - MURASUMI - SYODAI SUMISIGE - HORIMASA - HORIYOSHI - HORIREN - SYODAI HORIGEN - NIDAIME HORISABUROH - HORIKAZ - SYODAI HORISHIN - SANDAIME HORIOSA - HORINAMI - HORISHIN - HORIHIKO - SYODAI MUSOU - HORIZARU - SYODAI HORIEI - HORIHIRO - HORIE - HORIYASU - SYODAI HORIYOSHI - HORITAROH - HORIHARU - SYODAI HORIHIRO - SYODAI HORISUI - HORIKUNI - HORISUI - SHODAI HORIGANE - HORIRYU - SYODAI HOKUOH - SHODAI HORIKOH - SYODAI HORIKAZU - RYUKI - HORITAKA - SYODAI HORIMINO - HORIHIRA - HORIHIDE - CAT CLAW TATTOO - SYODAI HORIJHO - SYODAI HORIGOKU - SYODAI HORISUZU - SYODAI HORISEN - SANDAIME HORITOMI - SYODAI HORINAKA - NIDAIME HORINAKA - SYODAI HORISHIN - HORIJUN - HORITAKA - HORIKEN - HORIYUKI - HORITAKE - SYODAI HORIKAZE - HORISYO - HORIKOH - HORIKAN - HORIYUSHIN - HORISHINO - TENRYU - HORIKEI - SYODAI HORIIRO - SAITEN - HORICHIYO - UNSUI - SYODAI HORIKEN - HORIMOTO - HORIYASU - SYODAI HORISHIGE - HORITETHU - HORIMEI - HORISANE - SEIBUNDOU - HORIFUDOH - HORIYOU - HORIETHU - SYODAI HORIFUJI - HORIYASU - HORISYO - HORIYUKI - SANDAIME HORITURU - HIROYUKI - HORISHIN - HORIYOSHI - BONTEN TAROH - HORIYASU - HORIKAZU - HORIRYU - HORITSUNA - HORISEI - HORISYOH - HORIHITO - HORIUNO - SYODAI HORIYUKI - HORIHIRO - HORINOBU - HORINAO - NIDAIME HORINAGA - HORIYOU - SYODAI HORIITHI - DRAGON NEEDLE TATTOO STUDIOS - HORITOYO - HORIHITO - HORITOUKOH - HORISADA - SYODAI HORIYU |
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| Horioshi Family Collection vol. 2    Size: 7 x 10 - Pages: 192 - Published: 2007 - Price: $38 - Binding: Softcover |
This is a great book, the second in what I hope becoms a series. It includes 192 pages of full color images of tattoos done by the best artists tattooing in Yokohama and Tokyo, including members of the Horiyoshi family. This book is appx. 7" x 10", and features 4 to 6 color photos per page, quite a little goldmine. Text in Japanese. The tattoos in the photos are all of tradtional Japanese imagery (the heroes of the suikoden, demons and oni, dragons, phoenix and Koi fish) a great resource book for both the artist and those looking for inspiration for their own tattoos. It is interesting how true to form the style remains. This is a great compilation for any fan of traditional Japanese tattoo artwork and design. |
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Horiyoshi's World vol. 1    Size: 10 x 14.5 - Pages: 173 - Published: 1997 - Price: $160 - Binding: Softcover |
This is Japan's Tattoo Arts Horiyoshi's World....put out by the Japan Tattoo Institute. This book is a brilliant collection of full color photographs and essays chronicling the life and work of Horiyoshi III. Text is in both English and Japanese. Essays, including one by Don Ed Hardy, are listed as: A living Art; Both are of the Second Generation and Horiyoshi Style Fukushi; The Marvel of the Works of Horiyoshi the Second; Tattooing East and West; Motive and Encounter with Horiyoshi's Tattoo, Commentary on Design, Tattoos from Different Perspectives, Tattoos in Japanese Books, The medical Aspect of Tattooing; Tattoos in the West. There are some translating oddities common in Japanese books translated by Japanese people, but all in all the text is very informative and entertaining. Hardy is the only non-Japanese contributor. Book includes a timeline biography of Horiyoshi I (Kanae Kuronuma) and Horiyoshi II (Tamotsu Kuronuma) as well as a description of each tattoo/piece.....what/who it is exactly and the story behind the image. Very cool. The tattoos pictured are all done by Horiyoshi III, as far as I can tell, except 2 small pics of tattoos done by Horiyoshi I and II. All in all it is a great book, they've done a great job collaborating stunning photos and compelling text....the book truly explores and illustrates the talent of the Horiyoshi family. |
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Horiyoshi's World vol. 2    Size: 10 x 14.5 - Pages: 152 - Published: 2006 - Price: $150 - Binding: Softcover |
This is Japan's Tattoo Arts Horiyoshi's World volume 2 - expanded edition. In the forward it states "Horiyoshi II kindly gave his permission to the use of these photographs, none of which appear in the first volume, published in 1983." ...so there is a lot of new material published in this volume. This collection includes photos and artwork by Horiyoshi II - Tamotsu Kuronuma - and includes a 7 page write up about in the back that's been translated into English. Text is predominately Japanese. All in all it is a great book, they've done a great job collaborating stunning photos and compelling text....the book truly explores and illustrates the talent of Horiyoshi II. |
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Wanzakure by Horiyoshi III & Takashi Kashiwagi    Size: 9 x 12 - Pages: 160 - Published: 2002 - Price: $70 - Binding: Hardcover |
This is an amazing book. It is a photo essay book of Japan Master Tattooist Horiyoshi III putting a full body piece on Tamaki Sakura. Photos illustrate the process from beginning to end
.remarkable. Over 120 full color photographs depicts the process start to finish with commentary throughout by Horiyoshi III himself in both Japanese and English. Includes a Photo of Horiyoshi III's backpiece. |
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A History of Japanese Body Suit Tattooing    Size: 8.5 x 11 - Pages: 224 - Published: 2006 - Price: $60 - Binding: Softcover |
This is a new copy of A History of Japanese Body Suit Tattooing by Mark Poysden and Marco Bratt. THIS IS MY FAVORITE REFERENCE BOOK ON JAPANESE TATTOOING - INCREDIBLE READ. This book chronicles the development of Japanese tattooing and the social and political forces that helped influence the art and it's significance in Japanese culture. There is a huge chapter on the Yakuza (Japanese mafia) and their tattoos. The second half is devoted to Japanese Imagery and gives detailed explinations about the significance of a huge assortment of popular Japanese imagery like dragons, koi, cherry blossoms, kintaro....all in all a well researched reference book. Text is in English and the photographs are mind blowing, very well done and a must have for any collector of tattoo art. |
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Namakubi (Severed Heads) by Horiyoshi III |
This is Japanese tattoo master Horiyoshi III's 3rd collection of drawings called The Namakubi. It is presented like the 100 Demons and 108 Heroes, hardback, in a cardboard sleeve, but this collection is folded beautifully in dark brown cloth. Nama (fresh) Kubi (neck) is a collection of 30 sketches of severed heads. The sketches are not bound, the are loose prints wrapped in paper in 3 sets of 10, which rest within the cloth binding/cover. Prints are perfect for framing. Hard to describe so I photographed the presentation. The book is huge, B4 size (appx. 10" x 14.5") and the prints are the same size. All 30 are produced on thick, high quality paper, they are black and white sketches (with red blood and hanko - his signature chop). The sketches are fantastic, very gruesome ....made more so by the intricate and ornate backgrounds. Truly stunning. Text in Japanese. | ||
Yamato Damashii - Tattoos by Hokuoh I - RARE    Size: 8.5” x 12” - Published: 2004 - Price: $150 - Binding: Hardcover |
This book, YAMATO DAMASHII is one of a limited edition 1500 set and it is stunning. The book starts with an introduction to Tebori, by the artist...Hokuoh I, in English as well as Japanese...and follows with over 100 pages of beautifully captured, full page images of tattoos by one of the few Tebori (hand tattoo) masters. The images are full page and the color is stunning. This book is beautiful....well bound and pages done on nice thick paper. Tattoo imagery tends follows traditional Japanese motifs, gods, dragons, carp, tigers and the like. This book is more for the collector than the casual browser looking for ideas...just a heads up. |
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36 Ghosts by Horiyoshi III    Size: almost 10” x 14” - Pages: 82 (folded over - like centerfolds) - Published: 2007 - Price: $170 - Binding: Hardcover with a cardboard sleeve |
This is horimono master Horiyoshi III’s 4th book it is intense. The same size as his 100 demons but the prints are twice the size, each page folded over. Black and grey imagery with text/explanations in both Japanese in English. It is hardcover, very large... B4 size (appx. 9.84" x 13.90") and 82 pages, doubled over all featuring some amazing phantoms and ghouls. A must have for any collector of the dark and twisted. | ||
100 Demons by Horiyoshi III    Size: B4 (almost 10” x 14”) - Pages: 146 - Published: 1998 - Price: $170 - Binding Hardcover with a cardboard sleeve |
This is horimono master Horiyoshi III’s 1st book and it is my favorite...but I love the oni. The book boasts 146 pages including 100 B&W images of different demons of Japanese folklore. Horiyoshi III includes the names, details and stories for many of the figures in both English and Japanese. There is a wonderful afterword by Horiyoshi III himself that goes into his thoughts and feelings about tattoos and tattooing. This is a truly amazing resource for anyone interested in traditional Japanese art and mythology. | ||
108 Heroes by Horiyoshi III   Size: B4 (almost 10” x 14”) - Pages: 216 - Published: 2004 - Price: $240 - Binding: Hardcover with a cardboard sleeve |
This is horimono master Horiyoshi III’s 2rd book and it is absolutely stunning. The book boasts 216 pages with 108 b&w images of different Suikoden heroes and Horiyoshi includes the names, details and stories for many of the figures in both English and Japanese. The drawings are examples of images he uses for full body tattoos and the ttention to detail is incredible. Includes an afterward by Horiyoshi III himself. A must have for those interesting in traditional Japanese tattoos. | ||
Dragons of Horiyoshi III vol. 1 |
This book is beautiful. 100 nice and big full page sketches from Japanese tebori legend. Each page includes a dragon illustration but Horiyoshi pairs them with a huge array of additional creatures - baku, nue, tigers, octopus, an amazing jellyfish....lots of bonus material. This is an amazing reference book, complete with a page each on claws and tails. The imagery is monochrome, very little text - there are occational explanations on the left hand side, imagery is on right side of the book. Excellent collection of tattoo imagery. | ||
58 Musha by Horiyoshi III |
Japanese master Horiyoshi III's new book 58 Musha is finally out and is just beautiful. The book is B4 size and hardback in a cardboard slipcover...like his others...and is on the Musha, magical warriors of legend. Most of these images depict an animal and a warrior. There are a couple of insane fox illustrations, koi, frog, a spider, a dragon. Really really amazing stuff. This is one of his best books yet. | ||
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