Bushido: Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo

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 tattoo artistry of Horiyoshi III. Five original, unpublished prints by Horiyoshi III, like those in his acclaimed book, 100 Demons of Horiyoshi III, are included here. Bushido: Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo is certain to fascinate everyone with an interest in tattoo culture.

• Japanese Tattoos: History * Culture * Design
• The Japanese Tattoo
• Japanese Tattoos: Meanings, Shapes and Motifs
• Studying Horiyoshi III: A Westerner's Journey into Japanese Tattoo (Schiffer Book) (No. 3)
• Tattoos of the Floating World: Ukiyo-e Motifs in the Japanese Tattoo
• Traditional Tattoo in Japan, HORIKAZU: Lifework of the Tattoo Master from Asakusa in Tokio
• Something Wicked from Japan: Ghosts, Demons & Yokai in Ukiyo-e Masterpieces (Japanese Edition)
• 101 Great Samurai Prints (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)
• The World Atlas of Tattoo
• Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan