Manami Okazaki


The Japanese Tattoo

Fights and Fires Are the Flowers of Edo

Okazaki, Manami | THE JAPANESE TATTOO : Fights and Fires Are the Flowers of Edo


BoklivArtikelnr: 9783791393780

Boken utforskar den rika traditionen och konsten bakom japansk tatuering.

  • Utforskar Japans rika tatueringstradition.

  • Innehåller intervjuer med tatueringsmästare.

  • Förlagsband, utgiven 2026.

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Bindning: Förlagsband

Bokförlag: Penguin Random House USA/Använd 81173
ISBN: 9783791393780

Omfång: 240 s.
Språk: Engelska
Utgivningsdatum: 2026-04-14

Förlagets information

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 processes.

Each design centers on mythological, religious, or folkloric figures that are embellished with seasonal motifs such as cherry blossoms, plus include dramatic backgrounds like waves that reflect balance, symbolism, and emotional depth. For many artists, the psychological and spiritual dimensions are as vital as the technique itself. Through interviews, new photography, and archival images, Okazaki traces the evolution of Japanese tattooing—from Edo-period society to contemporary underworld communities—while capturing its enduring connection to downtown Tokyo’s fire brigades, festivals, and working-class pride.

In addition to its cultural insight, the book is a superb visual reference, featuring high-quality images ideal for tattoo artists and collectors seeking to study and emulate the Japanese style. Drawing on close relationships with multigenerational tattoo families, Okazaki offers an unprecedented portrait of a private, resilient art form— perfect for anyone captivated by the aesthetic and symbolism of Japanese ink.

Vanliga frågor om The Japanese Tattoo av Manami Okazaki

Boken 'The Japanese Tattoo: Fights and Fires Are the Flowers of Edo' av Manami Okazaki utforskar den rika traditionen av japansk tatuering, dess kulturella betydelse och hur den är knuten till mytologi och kroppskonst.

Boken riktar sig till tatueringskonstnärer och samlare som vill studera den japanska tatueringsstilen och dess kulturella kontext.

Boken är ett förlagsband, omfattar 240 sidor med högkvalitativa bilder, har ISBN 9783791393780, publicerades av Penguin Random House USA och är på engelska.

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