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Traditional Tattoo in Japan, HORIKAZU: Lifework of the Tattoo Master from Asakusa in Tokio Hardcover – October 22, 2012

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Text in English, French & German. This book is a highlight for all fans of tattoo, and Japan as well! Photographer Martin Hladik attended the Japanese tattoo master Horikazu with his camera for years, and he presents now the lifework of a remarkable tattoo artist in spectacular images. With this book, comprising scant 500 pages with more than 460 pictures you are diving into the still hidden world of traditional Japanese tattooing. Interviews with the late master (2011) and his successor Horikazuwaka provide virtually intimate insights into the art of tattooing in Asakusa, and give a glance of the protagonists of a recognised dynasty of tattoo artists. Functioning and techniques of this handicraft are shown in-depth. Furthermore you will experience the fascinating aesthetics, and the complex conception of motifs in traditional Japanese tattoos displayed in gorgeous photographs, from Koi to Kabuki, from Buddha to Benzaiten. Anyone of the tattoos reproduced is one of a kind, it was exclusively created for the wearer, and made by hand. More highlights come with pictures of the personal, and familial life of the master. You may visit his studio, and watch him tattoo his clients. The present selection of not previously published designs is a true rarity! Downright sensational, and unique up-to-date is a series of full-page pictures of Horikazu's clients, presenting their full body tattoos openly and with self-confidence. Total works of art of an ingenious artist, stung into the skin, lasting an eternity. HORIKAZU is an iconographical benchmark, and contains a fully comprehensive account of traditional Japanese tattooing. The illustrious Sanja festival in Asakusa is displayed in stirring images from past and presence. Finally photographs from Horikazu's funeral reveal another aspect of Japanese tradition, whether closest friends pay their last respects to the master. Text input from qualified authors provides access to the secretive world of images of Japanese tattoo art. Tattooists, tattoo fans and any art lover will certainly be thrilled by this unrivalled illustrated book.

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German, English, French
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Edition Reuss (D)
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October 22, 2012
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11.81 x 1.65 x 11.69 inches
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3943105105
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978-3943105100
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Edition Reuss (D); 1st edition (October 22, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ German, English, French
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 492 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3943105105
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3943105100
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.24 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.81 x 1.65 x 11.69 inches

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Richie Jingles

A fitting tribute

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 3, 2013

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I own a number of Edition Reuss books, and they are all huge, heavy, beautifully bound volumes for the true bibliophile, and this one is no exception. What makes this one different from all the rest is that it features the work and life of just one traditional Japanese tattoo artist---Horikazu.
The photography is, as usual, just fantastic... Almost 500 pages of photos showing the artist, his studio, his family, and most of all, all the complete body suits of his clients---it is never mentioned, but all are obviously Yakuza---the Japanese mafia. Lots of group shots, posed and candid, of the master and his blood family and the "family" of his human canvases.
There is a good deal of text---interviews with Horikazu and his son who took over the business after his death...and very informative writing about the underground world of old school Japanese tattoo.
Also included are fascinating historical photos and a large number of his preliminary drawings, all with explanations of Japanese legends. All of the text is in English, German, and French.
Even though I own many books on the subject, there was still much to be learned from this volume---highly, highly recommended.

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Quality photographic record

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 21, 2019

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Good, detailed, photographic record of one master's work. I've returned other irezumi books that didn't live up to the hype in the description, but this one is a quality publication.

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Pwill

This was an awesome book. high quality pictures

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 16, 2016

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This was an awesome book. high quality pictures, great story if one of Tokyo's great Horis. I gave it as a gift, and almost really kept it for myself. It was an amazing book, full of great quality highly detailed pictures.

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Shelly F

Awesome!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 22, 2017

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This book is AMAZING. It is great quality, heavy and beautiful inside and out. - the perfect coffee table book. It was a gift for my completely tattooed friend and he love it.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 22, 2019

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This book is a masterpiece.

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Gabriel Colon

Very Detailed book alot of HiDef Photos

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 6, 2019

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The book came in pretty much New Conditions was very pleased.

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Ben

Book came in excellent quality

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 21, 2018

5/5

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 6, 2016

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The book met my explenations.

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Jake L.

Worth the price, quality photographs.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 18, 2018

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Wonderful book, price is justified with interesting interviews/memories of Horikazu but also the many many photographs extensively researching the clients and the work. Full quality printed page photos, body suits and up close shots with a section for each model.

This is a gem in my irezumi/Japanese tattooing collection, and no collection is complete without it.

Benaza

Decent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 12, 2021

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Very very good
Just wish there was more, it’s extensive but a bit samey

kgh199

Ein mächtiger Bildband!

Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on December 29, 2020

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Allein die Größe und das Gewicht ist schon eine Wucht. Wirklich ein riesen Brocken!

Die Fotos und natürlich die Tattoos sind absolut genial.

Für den Preis ein Pflichtkauf für jeden Fan der asiatischen Tätowierkunst.

Wundert mich wirklich, dass es "nur" 50€ kostet.

Einziges Manko: ich hätte mir zu den Motiven gerne eine Erklärung oder eine Art Interpretation gewünscht. Das hätte die Sache abgerundet :)

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GuyM

For the Japanese tattoo lover

Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on October 14, 2018

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This is the book I keep on consulting when wanting to see Japanese tattoo art. It is full of extremely detailed pictures of the most beautiful Japanese tattoos. The thick glossy paper adds to the luxurious feel and makes it a feast for the eye.
Although predominantly full of amazing pictures, there is accompanying text in French, German and English.
Highly recommended book, would buy it again in a heartbeat.

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Ramona L.

TOP!

Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on June 25, 2018

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Sehr ausgefallenes und detailreiches Buchüber die japanische Tätowierkunst. Wunderschöne Fotografien und ein Blick hinter die Kulissen der japanischen Tätowierkunst.
NIcht nur für Tattoofreunde, sondern auch für Japan- und Tokiofans!

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