Japanese Tattoos - History * Culture * Design (Paperback)

Thinking of getting a Japanese-style tattoo? Want to avoid a permanent mistake? Japanese Tattoos is an insider's look at the world of Japanese irezumi (tattoos). Japanese Tattoos explains the imagery featured in Japanese tattoos so that readers can avoid getting ink they don't understand or, worse, that they'll regret. This photo-heavy book also traces the history of Japanese tattooing, putting the iconography and kanji symbols in their proper context so readers will be better informed as to what they mean and have a deeper understanding of irezumi. Featured tattoos range from traditional tebori (hand-poked) and kanji tattoos to anime-inspired and modern works--as well as everything in between. For the first time, Japanese tattooing is put together in a visually attractive, informative, and authoritative way. Along with the 350+ photos of tattoos, Japanese Tattoos also features interviews with Japanese tattoo artists on a variety of topics. What's more, it contains interviews with clients, who are typically overlooked in similar books, allowing them to discuss what their Japanese tattoos mean to them. Those who read this informative tattoo guide will be more knowledgeable about Japanese tattoos should they want to get inked or if they are merely interested in Japanese art and culture.

General

Imprint:	Tuttle Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	Brian Ashcraft • Hori Benny
Dimensions:	254 x 192 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	158
ISBN-13:	978-4-8053-1351-0
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Body art & tattooing
LSN:	4-8053-1351-X
Barcode:	9784805313510

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