Bushido : Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo
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Bushido : Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo
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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 Kitamuras experiences as client and student of the famed Japanese tattoo master, Horiyoshi III. Over 200 beautiful photos by Jai Tanju capture the breathtaking tattoo artistry of Horiyoshi III. Five origi
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Review by Aahz for Bushido : Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo
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This beautifully illustrated book will teach you all you’ve ever wanted to know about the history and culture of Japanese Tattooing. Takahiro Kitamura (aka Horitaki) has been a student of Horiyoshi III for some time and his devotion to the man and the topic are obvious.With chapters covering the history and development of tattoos and their related art in Japan going back several centuries, exploring the tatoo master/client and master/apprentice relationships, contrasting American and Japanese tattoo, and explaining the nature of Japanese tattoo ‘families’, the book gives an exceedingly thorough overview.Most of the more than 200 photos were taken exclusively for this book and can not be seen elsewhere. The detail in Horiyoshi III’s designs and the craftmanship displayed through Jai Tanju’s photographs is superb.Whether you just want to see examples of a true tattoo master’s work or want to come to a better understanding of the history and culture of Japanese tattooing, this is a book you must have.
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Since this book is about the great Horiyoshi III and his family clan, it’s a must-have for any serious fan of Japanese tattooing. Beautiful photographs and very informative texts. If you’re looking for something about Japanese tattooing itself (history, background, etc.) then I’d rather recommend Donald Richie’s “Japanese Tattoo”. Though the most in-depth book available, but rather demanding to read, is Wilem Van Gulik’s “Irezumi – The Pattern of Dermatography in Japan”. The latter is only recommended for advanced Irezumi enthusiasts. If you’re interested in beautiful photographs of Japanese tattoos, then I can also recommend Sandi Fellman’s “Japanese Tattoo”.
Review by Rae Schwarz for Bushido : Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo
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I never thougth I would find a book that got me more excited about traditional Japanese tattooing than Sandi Fellman’s oversize Polaroids collected in THE JAPANESE TATTOO. However, BUSHIDO has changed all that, and I am overly excited once again. This volume is a showcase of modern Japanese tattoo artist Horiyoshi III, as recorded and written by client and student Takahiro Kitamura. Kitamura is able to describe the unique position that tattooing occupies, somewhere between traditional and modern techniques, as well as balancing between Japanese and Western stylings, and ancient and post-modern belief systems underlying it all.The photography is by Katie Kitamura, wife of the author. Her pictures are reproduced mostly in full-color plates, focusing on the overall aesthetic along with lots of the details. The models are both men and women, of varying ages and stages of coverage. Full portraits are complimented with more closely cropped photos, enlarging complexly-patterned details, subtle shading and expressive faces. A lexicon of body areas with the traditional Japanese names for the style of body coverage along with names for the styles of fill and background is a unique highlight.A rare and difficult find, worth every effort it takes to get this one into your tattoo book collection.
Review by Steven for Bushido : Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo
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This is one of the best books on Japanese tattoos I have bought so far. The text is very informative and really keeps your interest. It gives you a good background of the history of the Japanese tattoo and brings you into the modern day of tattooing in Japan.The photography in this book is outstanding. It records the work of the master Hiriyoshi III. The detail of Hiriyoshi III’s work is incredible, and the photos really do it justice in this book. I own several books on Japanese tattoos and this is by far the best. I only wish it was done in a hard cover.This book gives you a well written insiders view into the world of Japanese tatooing and provides a wonderful collection of work by Hiriyoshi III who is by far one of the best tattoo masters in the world today.Whether your interested in Japanese tattoos or tattoos in general this book is a must have.
Review by Luly for Bushido : Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo
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I was disappointed with this book.
I’m a big fan of Japanese tattoo, but this book only shows Yakuza style tattoos, whole body, men only (there’s only one woman tattoed in the whole book).
The pictures are mostly shots of the whole body, so you cannot see the details of the tattoos clearly.
There are only old school tattos, nothing from the more modern, contemporary Japanese style.
I expected to see at least a few cool dragons, koi fish, cherry blossoms, colors, but you get more of the rough drawings, demons, ugly faces, and so on.
If you’re looking for something very specific on this theme, this book might be interesting. But if you want a broader view of Japanese tattoo, forget it.
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