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A collection of photographs of the Irezumi, a secretive group of people drawn from the Japanese underworld who have chosen to have themselves transformed through tattooing into living works of art.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Severin
Format:Paperback
The photographs in this short book are quite good, it's just that the quality of tattoos in this book are very average, by Japanese standards. The text is extremely light and you learn practically nothing you didn't already know. There are several much, much better books on Japanese tattoos. Try Bushido & Japanese Tattooing Now. Both are infinitely superior to this. And much better value for money.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Wow what a great book I have recently had a japanese tattoo as a back piece. Having looked through loads of tattoo magazines I bought this book from amazon and it sparked my creative side.Not only does the book contain lots of photographs of japanese tattoos it also gives the history behind the japanese tattoo style.
This book is a serious must have for anyone who is considering a japenese tattoo.10 out of 10 5 stars...
This book is a serious must have for anyone who is considering a japenese tattoo.10 out of 10 5 stars...
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This book has the most fabulous photographs. It has more photographs than written content. The camera used to photograph the people is a very special purpose built camera only 5 of these actually exist in the world! The photographs capture all the detail right down to the skin pores. It is nothing at all like those cheap tacky tattoo magazines, the colours are all true to life. I think that this book and another book also called The Japanese Tattoo by Ian Buruma together would make an excellent box set. Congratulations to both Sandi Feldman And Ian Buruma (who incidentally wrote the introduction to Sandi's book) for delivering such a richly written and illustrated information to my own background as a Japanese Tattooed person. Thank you.
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Japanese Tattoo...
It's paperback. It's a book, it has pages, the pages are full colour and contain pictures of Japanese tattoos. Nice!
Published 2 months ago by davey1450
3.0 out of 5 stars
japanese tatoo
Ok if you are interested in the history of the art. If you're looking for tattoo ideas not the best.
Published 2 months ago by stuart baldwin
4.0 out of 5 stars
great book
great book good information and fantastic pics
better in hard back will get well thumbed
great coffee table book will buy more and more
better in hard back will get well thumbed
great coffee table book will buy more and more
Published 19 months ago by boston man
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One for the Bookshelf
i am an artist, designer and illustrator and a lover of japanese art, i bought this book due to considering a japanese tattoo and for my love of koi art. i was not disappointed! Read more
Published 21 months ago by Banana Jim
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beautiful...
i was looking at getting a cover up and started to do a bit of research as to what i wanted. i liked the look of japanese tattoo's so decided to buy this book to get some ideas. Read more
Published on 13 May 2011 by Mally G
3.0 out of 5 stars
japanese tattoo
The book is ok but is more of a reference / history of certain japanese tattoos. Perhaps i didnt research it enough but this wasnt much use to me as i was looking for a large... Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2010 by Tony
1.0 out of 5 stars
poor
I ordered this book so I could choose a tattoo design. Bad idea. The book arrived damaged and wet and the pictures weren't very good. The tattoos looked like dark stains. Gutted!
Published on 5 May 2010 by A Phat Smurf
1.0 out of 5 stars
tattoo
I wanted this so i could have a tattoo that no one else had, However it arrived too late and never used it and returned it staight away, still waiting for a refund though!
Published on 31 Mar 2010 by K. Rowley
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Purchase
Am very pleased with this purchase, though would have liked more of a written account on the meanings. Good for pictures.
Published on 9 Mar 2009 by Ms. C. M. Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good book if you need ideas
This book is great! Having just flipped through it, you can see right away that the pictures inside are big and easy to see the detail. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2008 by A. Mollart
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