books by Katie M. Kitamura (floating japanese through)

books by Katie M. Kitamura

books:

Tattoos of the Floating World: Ukiyo-E Motifs in Japanese Tattoo

5 reviews
Takahiro Kitamura, Katie M. Kitamura

KIT Publishers, 2003

Masterful Examination of Floating World Arts
Most tattoo afficianados are aware that Japanese tattoos are steeped in history and culture. But Tattoos Of The Floating World: Ukiy-o Motifs In The Japanese tattoo explores this history and culture in a way never done before. Takahiro Kitamura's research and unique insight combine to present the reader with not only a history of the Japanese tattoo, but also with an understanding of how it ...

Japanese for Travellers: A Journey Through Modern Japan
Katie M. Kitamura

Penguin Books Ltd, 2007

Bushido **ISBN: 9780764312014**
Takahiro/ Kitamura, Katie M. Kitamura

Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2001

Bushido : Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo

13 reviews
Takahiro Kitamura, Katie M. Kitamura

Schiffer Publishing, 2001

Bushido
A very interesting and colorful book. I enjoyed reading it and looking at all of the pictures. Lots of good info here. Lots of writing about Horiyoshi III, including photographs of his studio and museum. A great book.