Munken Paper – What it is and Why it Matters
In the world of publishing, not all books are created equal. Paper quality can make or break a published work, and this especially the case for books that showcase tattoo artwork, like ours. We tak...
New Tattoo Books, Traditional Publishing, and Japanese Woodblock Prints
The world is finally emerging from COVID-19, and so too are Kintaro Publishing! We’ve been getting busy again; though there were a lot of exciting developments happening behind the scenes during th...
Kintaro's Latest Round-Up – COVID-19, Discounts, Conventions and More
2020 has certainly been the year that nobody saw coming – and this was especially true for publishers. The COVID-19 pandemic (and resulting lockdown) threw the industry into chaos, but the good new...
Giclée Printing – Everything You Need to Know
Giclée Printing – Everything You Need to Know Not all print-making is created equal. There are various printing techniques to choose from, and each generates different results, ranging from basic, ...
Yasuke: The African Samurai in Japan
Yasuke: The African Samurai in Japan The story of Yasuke, a black slave who rosed above all odds to the rank of a samurai in Japan, is not a fairytale. This tale of pure heroics and bravery is a re...
The Influence Japanese prints had on Vincent van Gogh
The Influence Japanese prints had on Vincent van Gogh During the middle of the 19th century, trade with Japan was limited - a monopoly the Dutch enjoyed. Back then, goods from Japan that were impor...