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Hokusai

A Graphic Biography

Francesco Matteuzzi author Giuseppe Latanza author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Orion Publishing Co

Published:1st Apr '21

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A graphic biography of Katsushika Hokusai – perhaps Japan's most internationally famous historical artist

A stunning visual biography of one of Japan's most famous historical artists, this book beautifully illustrates the story of Katsushika Hokusai.

Enter the world of Katsushika Hokusai - the enigmatic creator of Japanese art's all-time most iconic image. This vivid graphic biography tells the story of Hokusai's intriguing life and pioneering works, details the fascinating historical context of Edo-era Japan, and explains how Hokusai forged an image of his country that still resonates across the world today.

Telling the story of both his eccentric (and incredibly productive) life - while simultaneously painting a fascination picture of his wider cultural legacy, this book is ideal for both those new to Hokusai's work - and his biggest fans. Those who enjoyed Basquiat: A Graphic Novel by Paolo Parisi or Pollock Confidential: A Graphic Novel by Onofrio Catacchio should look at this too.

ISBN: 9781786278937

Dimensions: 246mm x 174mm x 18mm

Weight: 560g

128 pages