Hokusai
A Graphic Biography
$30.56
- Hardcover
128 pages
- Release Date
1 April 2021
Summary
Enter the world of Katsushika Hokusai – the enigmatic creator of Japanese art’s all-time most iconic image. This vivid graphic biography tells the story of Hokusai’s intriguing life and pioneering works, details the fascinating historical context of Edo-era Japan, and explains how Hokusai forged an image of his country that still resonates across the world today.
Telling the story of both his eccentric (and incredibly productive) life – while simultaneously painting a fascinating pict…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781786278937 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1786278936 |
| Author: | Giuseppe Lantazi, Francesco Matteuzzi |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Laurence King Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 1 April 2021 |
| Weight: | 560g |
| Dimensions: | 246mm x 174mm x 18mm |
| Series: | Graphic Lives |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Gorgeously presented in a hardcover edition, this original graphic novel is an accessible read for those unfamiliar with Hokusai and the world of feudal Japan while documenting the sheer breadth of work from the rtist who captured the end of one of Janan’s most romantic poets.” -Comic Book Resources,
“Lantazi and Matteuzzi pay homage to this artist’s own print-block style throughout while still modernizing his prolific life for modern readers. It’s a great look at the artist behind one of the most iconic Japanese works of all time.” -BookRiot,
About The Author
Giuseppe Lantazi
Francesco Matteuzzi is a journalist, screenwriter, editor and author of children’s books. His graphic books include a biography of Anna Politkovskaja.
Giuseppe Latanza is a cartoonist and illustrator, who has been a professor at Graphite-School of Graphics and Comics since 2012.
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