Truth of Irezumi: Autobiography of Horicho
217 pages
The autobiography of Asakusa Horicho.
SYNOPSIS
Attracted by forbidden beauty, Nakano Choshiro went from being a high school teacher to being a tattoo artist - becoming the world's best tattoo artist, Horicho. A master craftsman who protects the traditions of Japanese tattooing reveals his turbulent life story and shocking facts about the tattoo world. The author, who fears for the future of Japanese tattooing, reveals his secrets.
The book is in Japanese, but includes color and black and white photos. Great for collectors and photo reference too.
(2002, RARE)
217 pages
The autobiography of Asakusa Horicho.
SYNOPSIS
Attracted by forbidden beauty, Nakano Choshiro went from being a high school teacher to being a tattoo artist - becoming the world's best tattoo artist, Horicho. A master craftsman who protects the traditions of Japanese tattooing reveals his turbulent life story and shocking facts about the tattoo world. The author, who fears for the future of Japanese tattooing, reveals his secrets.
The book is in Japanese, but includes color and black and white photos. Great for collectors and photo reference too.
(2002, RARE)
217 pages
The autobiography of Asakusa Horicho.
SYNOPSIS
Attracted by forbidden beauty, Nakano Choshiro went from being a high school teacher to being a tattoo artist - becoming the world's best tattoo artist, Horicho. A master craftsman who protects the traditions of Japanese tattooing reveals his turbulent life story and shocking facts about the tattoo world. The author, who fears for the future of Japanese tattooing, reveals his secrets.
The book is in Japanese, but includes color and black and white photos. Great for collectors and photo reference too.
(2002, RARE)
