Studying Horiyhi III: A Westerners Journey Into Japanese Tattoo

Following Bushido: Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo, Jill Horiyuki Mandelbaum explores the art of Japanese tattooing with Master Horiyoshi III, providing a candid firsthand account and over 270 color photographs. This book offers a unique and Western perspective on the study of Japanese tattooing, making it a must-have for anyone interested in tattoo arts and cross-cultural study.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

In the continuation of Bushido: Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo, Horiyuki embarks on a profound journey of learning the art of Japanese tattooing under the guidance of Master Horiyoshi III. Jill Horiyuki Mandelbaum, in her captivating firsthand account, takes readers on an immersive exploration. Through captivating text and over 270 vibrant color photographs, she guides us into the studios, homes, and sacred spaces of Horiyoshi, as well as the revered shrines and temples of Japan. This book offers a fresh, bold, and distinctly Western perspective on studying Japanese tattooing, making it an essential treasure for anyone passionate about tattoo arts and cross-cultural exploration. Adding to its allure, it features a foreword by Takahiro Horitaka Kitamura, accompanied by previously unpublished photos of Horiyoshi III's exceptional tattoos.

Weight: 808g
Dimension: 281 x 214 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764329685