Japanese Tattoos: History * Culture * Design
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (883 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 480531351X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Ashcraft was previously a contributing editor at Wired magazine; his work has also appeared in Popular Science, the Guardian, the Japan Times, and the design journal Metropolis, as well as numerous other publications worldwide. In 2014 he formed his own studio, Invasion Club, near Osaka's otaku cultural center in Nipponbashi. He is the author of <
"The New Authority on the Japanese Tattoo--Past, Present & Future" according to Kate M.. Japanese Tattoos: History * Culture * DesignâIn his fourth book, Japanese Tattoos: History * Culture * Design, Brian Ashcraft teams up with Osaka artist Hori Benny to tackle a traditionally dense subject and make it accessible to everyone. While there are other books covering the subject, this is easily the most approachable.The book is available in digital and paperback formats; for the purposes of this view, I relied mostly on my paperback copy. That said, one advantage of the digital version is that you can zoom in on the photos. However, this doesn't take away from the paperback version, which is printed in full colou. "Really Interesting" according to Babychub. I enjoyed the way the author mixed history, artists' commentary, and the perspectives of clients into his account. The pictures and explanations were clear and added to my understanding of the topics. I would definitely recommend this book.. "I thought this was an excellent book that explained the history and cultural relevance of" according to Brendan Trosper. I thought this was an excellent book that explained the history and cultural relevance of Japanese tattoos and how they and the state of tattooing in Japan is evolving today. It has beautiful photos, interesting 1-2 page profiles of different artists and clients, and is very well written. Incredibly useful for anything interested in the art of Japanese tattoos or thinking of getting one. This book might save you from some common mistakes and lead you to a more interesting design!
This photo-heavy book will also trace 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. What's more, there will be interviews with clients, who are typically overlooked in similar books, allowing them to discuss what their Japanese tattoos mean to them. Along with the 350+ photos of tattoos, Japanese Tattoos will also feature interviews with Japanese tattoo artists on a variety of topics. For the first time, Japanese tattooing will be put together in a visually attractive, informative, and authoritative way. Thinking of getting a Japanese-styl
As it traces the earliest history of getting inked in the country and moves into modern times, it reveals the cultural and spiritual meaning of popular tattoo motifs, explores the traditional and modern techniques that Japanese tattoo artists have used over the centuries, and reveals the ways in which East and West are influencing one another when it comes to contemporary tattoo culture." —Tokyo WeekenderA rare insight into the world of tattoos in Japan. This book is filled with visuals of this breathtaking form of art—some of which you would only be able to