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Rare 1970s Tokyo tattoo art revealed, a master’s story unfolds.
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Tokyo Tattoo 1970

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    72 pages

  • Release Date

    20 March 2025

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Summary

Tokyo Tattoo 1970 by renowned photographer Martha Cooper is a book about the traditional art of tattooing and a rare portrait of a master artist. It provides a unique glimpse into the world of traditional Japanese tattooing in Tokyo in 1970, and it’s a collection of photographs capturing the Japanese art of Irezumi (often associated with the Yakuza, but also widely recognised for its cultural significance and artistry).

Martha Cooper came to Tokyo in 1969. She soon became interested i…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9789189944046
ISBN-10:9189944046
Author:Martha Cooper, Aiko Ishikawa
Publisher:Dokument Forlag
Imprint:Dokument Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:72
Release Date:20 March 2025
Weight:342g
Dimensions:15mm x 170mm x 280mm
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Tokyo Tattoo 1970 by Martha Cooper - ISBN: 9789189944046
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About The Author

Martha Cooper

Martha Cooper is a photographer with a focus on documenting subcultures. After more than fifteen books and countless exhibitions around the world she is one of the most important portrayals of street life and urban culture today. Martha Cooper’s previous books include Subway Art, Tag Town, Hip Hop Files, New York State of Mind, Street Play, One Week with 1UP and Spray Nation.

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