Horimono: A western Perspective

Dave Regan Horimono: A western Perspective

Horimono - A Western Perspective: This is a beautifully put together book on the art of Japanese tattooing where every contextual and aesthetic detail has been thoughtfully curated and conveyed through extensive explanations of execution and technique of Horimono, also by original illustrations of the bodysuit variations, explanations of subject matter and an extensive glossary. The end result is a book filled with information on the fascinating subject of Japanese tattooing that stands apart from other publications on this subject. Very Good!

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Hardcover, with a beautiful linen embossed slip cover, 155 Pages, 14 x 20cm

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