Bushido

Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo

by Katie M. Kitamura & Takahiro Kitamura (Horitaka)

With over 200 color photos, this book takes the viewer into the visually stunning and elusive world of traditional Japanese tattooing.

The Samurai spirit, Bushido, is an integral component of Japanese tattooing and is woven through the imagery and interpersonal dynamics of this veiled subculture. The eloquent text is based largely on Takahiro Kitamura's (a.k.a. Horitaka) experiences as a client and student of the famed Japanese tattoo master, Horiyoshi III.

Photos by Jai Tanju capture Horiyoshi III's breathtaking tattoo artistry. Five original, unpublished prints like those in his acclaimed book, 100 Demons of Horiyoshi III, are included here.

Softcover. 160 pages. 8 1/2" X 11"

$29.99 USD

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