Genshoku Nihon Irezumi Taikan Japanese Tattoo Book Haga Shoten 1973 with Box

Genshoku Nihon Irezumi Taikan, a large photographic study of Japanese traditional tattoo (irezumi) published by Haga Shoten in 1973 (Second Printing). Supervised by playwright and novelist Tadasu Iizawa and Katsunari Fukushi, the second-generation "tattoo doctor." The first half presents works by 14 tattoo artists in photographic plates, the middle section introduces nishiki-e prints by Utagawa Kuniyoshi and others that served as tattoo designs, and the latter half contains texts on the history, culture, design and medical aspects of tattoo, comprising a volume of over 250 pages. The binding and layout are by the internationally renowned illustrator and graphic designer Aquirax Uno. Many photographs of male tattoos are included, with some explanations in English.

Publisher: Haga Shoten

Year: 1973

Size: 22.5 x 31.5 x 4 cm

Includes: Original box

Condition: The box shows some age-related wear such as sunning, fading, staining and scuffing at the corners. The book inside is clean for an antiquarian volume.

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