HORITOMO SHITAESHŪ By Kazuaki Kitamura new " There was often thematic

" There was often thematic recurrence with a variety of designs so the client could choose individually even when in the company of a like-minded group

documenting the imagery

His work is recognized for its empathetic and unvarnished portrayal of people living on the margins of urban society

softcover with vinyl sleeve

Hong Kong Traditional Tattoo is a collaborative photobook project by Taiwanese tattoo artist Jimmy Shy and street photographer Yu Chang

HORITOMO SHITAESHŪ By Kazuaki Kitamura new " There was often thematicThis is a collection of the preparatory tattoo drawings by Horitomo for the last fifteen years. The artistry of modern master Horitomo is evident in every stroke in these highly finished shitae. Along with this stunning collection of drawings are descriptions and cultural notes by Horitomo, translated into English. He has also included writings about the culture of Japanese tattoo. This volume is sure to be an indispensable reference for practitioners