Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Incredible Artist of Edo

231 pages

Large book of many works by Kuniyoshi’s, compiling popularity and obscure works. Divided into 9 comprehensive chapters:

1. Depiction of warriors, heroes and battles

2. Subduing monsters, ghouls and ghosts

3. Dandyism, kabuki actors and chivalrous men

4. Wit and humor, parody on human

5. Fashionable and charming women

6. Exotic representation (Western influence)

7. Historical stories

8. Kuniyoshi and his pupils

9. Own handdrawing

Great reference for Wabori/Irezumi and Japanese-inspired art.

(2014)