Bushido: Legacies of Japanese Tattoos

by Takahiro Kitamura

Book Overview

This gorgeous book delves into the elusive world of traditional Japanese tattooing. The Samurai spirit, Bushido, is an integral component of Japanese tattooing that is traced through the imagery and interpersonal dynamics of this veiled subculture. The eloquent text is based largely on Takahiro Kitamura's experiences as client and student of the famed Japanese tattoo master, Horiyoshi III. Over 200 beautiful photos by Jai Tanju capture the breathtaking...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764312014
• ISBN13: 9780764312014
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.4" x 10.9"