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Grosbois Shunga Woodblock Images of Spring
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Pre 1970 item# 186893 (stock# Art003)
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A luxurious book on "Shunga: Images of Spring, Essay on Erotic Elements in Japanese Art", by Charles Grosbois, published by Nagel in 1964. Lots of color and b/w plates, tipped in and each one protected by rice tissue separator sheets (see example in picture of title page). 103 illustrations in full color & black-and-white. Erotic art in the context of the fundamental beliefs of the Japanese and the social development that took place in 17th century Japan. Folio - over 12" - ...click for details
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Michener Japanese Woodblocks Early to Modern
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Pre 1960 item# 186884 (stock# Art002)
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This is a classic book on Japanese woodblock prints by James Michener, published by Tuttle, Vermont & Tokyo, in 1959. The full book title is "Japanese Prints - from the Early Masters to the Modern". Hardback. Large book in fine condition. Near fine unclipped jacket and slipcase. 257 plates, 55 in color. ISBN:0804803145.
Great holiday gift or for your own reference. See my other reference books listed now.
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