Kokoro | KOK-BK

Horiyoshi III Kokoro

Kokoro: This is a stunning book of photographs of the amazing work and bodysuits of Horiyoshi III along with photos of his world and some shots of Japan in an almost meditative way. An incredible book put together by Alex Reinke and Matti Sedholm. This book is long out of print, I only have 3 copies. There was only 550 copies made which are all hand numbered.

OUT OF PRINT!! 3 COPIES ONLY!!

Hardcover, 200 Pages, 24 x 34cm

£450.00*

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