{"product_id":"9784805313510","title":"Japanese Tattoos","description":"Author: Brian Ashcraft\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9784805313510\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 12 Jul 2016\u003cbr\u003ePages: 160\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThinking of getting a Japanese-style tattoo? Want to avoid a permanent\u0026amp;nbsp;mistake? Japanese Tattoos is an insider's look at the world of Japanese irezumi\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003cb\u003e(\u003c\/b\u003etattoos).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese Tattoos explains the imagery featured in Japanese tattoos so that\u0026amp;nbsp;readers can avoid getting ink they don't understand or, worse, that they'll regret.\u0026amp;nbsp;This photo-heavy book will also trace the history of Japanese tattooing, putting\u0026amp;nbsp;the iconography and kanji symbols in their proper context so readers will be\u0026amp;nbsp;better informed as to what they mean and have a deeper understanding of\u0026amp;nbsp;irezumi. Tattoos featured will range from traditional tebori (hand-poked) and\u0026amp;nbsp;kanji tattoos to anime-inspired and modern works-as well as everything in\u0026amp;nbsp;between. For the first time, Japanese tattooing will be put together in a visually\u0026amp;nbsp;attractive, informative, and authoritative way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong with the 350+ photos of tattoos, Japanese Tattoos will also feature\u0026amp;nbsp;interviews with Japanese tattoo artists on a variety of topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Financial Times (21,000,000 monthly visitors) recently interviewed Brian Ashcraft and Hori Benny for a story about \"Tattoos and the Japanese constitution\".\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatch the entire story \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/6388028c-05ed-3a28-8a0b-2ca7d543f8b7\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Every time I flip through this richly\u0026amp;nbsp;detailed book I find another tattoo image\u0026amp;nbsp;to read about, another tradition or legacy to learn about. I know the world of Japanese tattooing could fill multiple volumes  and indeed it does \u0026amp;nbsp;but I don't think your collection would be complete without this gem.\" -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thetattootourist.com\/2016\/04\/27\/2247\/\" style=\"line-height: 1.45em;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTattoo Tourist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46875655864478,"sku":"ADS-9784805313510","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9784805313510.jpg?v=1779754921","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9784805313510","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}