{"product_id":"hokusai-manga-three-volume-set","title":"Hokusai Manga | 3-Volume Japanese Drawing \u0026 Art Reference","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor tattooers, illustrators, and artists looking to develop a stronger eye for drawing, \u003cem\u003eHokusai Manga\u003c\/em\u003e is an extraordinary reference. Across three volumes, discover how one of Japan's greatest artists explored movement, form, nature, and imagination through his remarkable collection of sketches.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1814, \u003cem\u003eHokusai Manga\u003c\/em\u003e grew into one of the most influential collections of Japanese drawings. Originally conceived as a reference for students, these illustrated manuals reveal the remarkable range of \u003cstrong\u003eKatsushika Hokusai\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose work continues to inspire artists around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom everyday gestures and facial expressions to animals, landscapes, mythical creatures, and supernatural figures, Hokusai approached every subject with curiosity, precision, and humor. His drawings demonstrate how complex ideas can be expressed through confident lines, simplified forms, and carefully observed details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully presented \u003cstrong\u003ethree-volume collection\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together an extensive selection of his work, organized into three distinct themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInside the three volumes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 1 — The Life and Manners of the Day:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everyday Japanese life, people, architecture, facial expressions, movement, and human behavior. A fascinating study of gesture, character, and observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 2 — The Whole Earth Catalogue:\u003c\/strong\u003e The natural world through Hokusai's eyes, including animals, fish, landscapes, rocks, and organic forms. A valuable reference for studying nature, structure, and movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 3 — The Fanciful, Mythical and Supernatural:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese mythology, fantastic creatures, folklore, and imaginative scenes that reveal Hokusai's extraordinary visual storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this book belongs in your reference library\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor artists working with Japanese imagery, \u003cem\u003eHokusai Manga\u003c\/em\u003e offers something beyond individual motifs. 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Discover \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kintaro-publishing.com\/products\/tattoo-books-hokusais-method\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHokusai's Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a collection of fifteen of his instructional drawing manuals, known as \u003cem\u003ee-tehon\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile \u003cem\u003eHokusai Manga\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the extraordinary range of subjects he explored, \u003cem\u003eHokusai's Method\u003c\/em\u003e offers another perspective on his creative practice, from playful drawing exercises to compositions, patterns, and visual experimentation. Together, they offer a deeper understanding of Hokusai's remarkable visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hokusai Manga\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Katsushika Hokusai\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-volume collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,040 (total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 149 × 107 × 54 mm (5.87 × 4.21 × 2.13 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Kintaro Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31451415117878,"sku":"BTH-0004","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0168\/9010\/1814\/products\/Hokusai_Manga-1.jpg?v=1576240532","url":"https:\/\/kintaro-publishing.com\/products\/hokusai-manga-three-volume-set","provider":"Kintaro Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}