The Japanese Tattoo
Fights and Fires are the Flower of Edo
$70.43
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
7 April 2026
Summary
This illuminating study of Japan’s storied tattoo tradition explores a visual language where meaning, mastery, and myth converge. Japanese tattoos are among the world’s most powerful forms of body art—visually bold, spiritually resonant, and deeply rooted in cultural tradition.
In this richly illustrated and deeply informed study, author and journalist Manami Okazaki offers rare access to the country’s tattoo masters, exploring their philosophies, apprenticeships, and creative process…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9783791393780 |
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| ISBN-10: | 3791393782 |
| Author: | Manami Okazaki |
| Publisher: | Prestel |
| Imprint: | Prestel |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 7 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 1.73kg |
| Dimensions: | 28mm x 246mm x 306mm |
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Manami Okazaki
Manami Okazaki has been covering Japanese tattooing, subcultures, and traditional arts for over two decades and is the author of several books. Her writing has appeared in publications such as The Japan Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Lonely Planet, and Tempura Magazine, as well as many international tattoo magazines. She lives and works in Tokyo.
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