Among the traditional arts and craft of Japan, the tattoo, with its social implications, is one of the most interesting. This book offers a treatment of the subject, including discussions of the history, symbolism, and social function of tattooing in Japan.
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Among the traditional arts and craft of Japan, the tattoo, with its social implications, is one of the most interesting. This book offers a treatment of the subject, including discussions of the history, symbolism, and social function of tattooing in Japan.
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Add this copy of The Japanese Tattoo to cart. $17.95, like new condition, Sold by Global Booksearch and Sales rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Amador City, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Weatherhill..
Edition:
First paperback editiion, second printing
Publisher:
Weatherhill
Published:
1991
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
15341182901
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Fine. The text block is new w/crisp photographs. Covers show slight wear. PB, 7 1/4 x 10", 4 Chapters, heavily illustrated w/color and black/white photographs. Well priced copies are quite hard to find. Gives an extensive history of this Japanese art form. Slight smell in incense.
Add this copy of The Japanese Tattoo to cart. $39.00, good condition, Sold by Zoom Books Company rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lynden, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Weatherhill.
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Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include From the library of labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys dvds etc. We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
Add this copy of Japanese Tattoo to cart. $40.00, very good condition, Sold by Open Books Ltd rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Weatherhill.
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Add this copy of Japanese Tattoo to cart. $49.95, like new condition, Sold by Wm Burgett Bks & Collectibles rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Diego, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Weatherhill.
Add this copy of The Japanese Tattoo to cart. $54.95, very good condition, Sold by Last Exit Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Charlottesville, VA, UNITED STATES, published 1980 by Weatherhill.
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Very Good in Good dust jacket. Hardcover. 8vo. Published by Weatherhill Press, New York. 1980. 115 pgs. Illustrated. First Edition/First Printing. DJ has shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities (DJ is chipped and worn with a large piece missing from the front panel of the DJ). Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. Previous owner's name present to the FFEP. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. The intimate relationship of Japanese tattooing with the dark world of the yakuza has helped cover this form of artistic expression with an aura of mystery. But the culture of irezumi is deep and rich in meanings, shapes and motifs that have gone from color woodblock prints to being applied to the skin to beautify and protect their bearers. This richly illustrated book reveals the meaning and the secrets behind the most significant motifs from traditional Japanese tattooing—such as mythological and supernatural creatures, animals, Buddhist deities, flowers and historical characters—and turns this art form into a path toward personal knowledge and individual expression. Readers will discover the origin and meaning of each visual representation of the most frequent themes in this art form. The publication begins with a brief review of the history of Japanese tattoo art and then examines each subject (water, mythological animals, real animals, mythological characters, historical characters, flowers, shunga and yokai) through images and descriptive texts; it also includes a gallery of original designs by the author and a glossary. EB; 4to 11"-13" tall; 115 pages.
Add this copy of Japanese Tattoo to cart. $57.62, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Weatherhill.
Add this copy of Japanese Tattoo to cart. $57.62, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Weatherhill.
Add this copy of Japanese Tattoo to cart. $57.62, like new condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Weatherhill.
Add this copy of Japanese Tattoo to cart. $57.62, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Weatherhill.
Add this copy of The Japanese Tattoo to cart. $57.63, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Diamond rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1980 by Weatherhill.
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