HORITOMO SHITAESHŪ Blau Colin Kenji Baker

Colin Kenji Baker

I created them only for my own amusement

Javier DeLuna

great little book with ukiyo-e reference

DeVita's eccentric style and sophistication significantly influenced the emergence of tattooing as an art from the 1970s on

HORITOMO SHITAESHŪ Blau Colin Kenji BakerHORITOMO SHITAESH By Kazuaki Kitamura This is a collection of the preparatory tattoo drawings by Horitomo for the last fifteen years. The artistry of modern master Horitomo is evident in every stroke in these highly finished shitae. Along with this stunning collection of drawings are descriptions and cultural notes by Horitomo, translated into English. He has also included writings about the culture of Japanese tattoo. This volume is sure to be an