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Horiyoshi III Ryushin

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Ryushin: This is an amazing collection of Dragon studies from the modern day tattoo master Horiyoshi III. The drawings are full of details, information and are so powerful in composition! This book is out of print for some time now, I have just a few copies to sell. Amazing!

OUT OF PRINT!! ONLY A FEW COPIES AVAILABLE!!

Hardcover, 199 Pages, 24.5 x 34.5cm

£275.00*

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