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The opulently illustrated volume "Tattoo in Japan" is an impressive book about the high art of tattooing in Japan. The book is divided into four chapters and shows the distinct styles and trends, spanning a wide spectrum from classically conservative to totally eccentric and extreme. Included are rare and beautifully documented works by traditional masters. Large format 24.5 x 31.5 cm 320 pages more than 250 photographs printed in full color hardcover thread-bound Learn More

Osen II by Matti Sedholm (Horimatsu) & Alex Reinke (Horikitsune). This is the second edition of the OSEN book with brilliant collection of paintings and drawings for Japanese traditional tattooing.Very little is known about this artist and all that remains of his work is a brilliant collection of paintings and drawings for Japanese traditional tattooing. Master Horiyoshi III of Yokohama has collected the whole body of work by Ôsen over several years. Learn More

Perseverance-Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World is a book by the Japanese American National Museum.Curated by Takahiro Kitamura and photographed and designed by Kip Fulbeck. Perseverance is a ground breaking book and the first of its kind and was made for the exhibition that was held at the Japanese American National Museum in California. Perseverance will explore Japanese tattooing as an art form by acknowledging its roots in ukiyo-e prints. This book will also examine current practices and offshoots of Japanese tattooing in the U.S. and Japan. Perseverance features the work of seven internationally acclaimed tattoo artists, Horitaka, Horitomo, Chris Horishiki Brand, Miyazo, Shige, Junii, and Yokohama Horiken, along with tattoo works by selected others. Learn More