A rare, collectible copy of The Magnum Opus by Horiyoshi III — an oversized Japanese tattoo art book created as a historic, collector-grade project. Built as a true premium object, this edition comes as a hardcover housed in a cloth-covered folding box case with locks. Inside, the book delivers a dramatic “scroll” experience through 45 stunning vertical gatefolds that unfold to an epic 40cm × 116cm (15.75″ × 45.67″), plus 8 standard pages. Printed on 200 gr. OJI Matt Art paper and presented bilingual (English/Japanese), it’s ideal for collectors and tattooers studying large-scale irezumi-style composition, flow, and detail.
Behind the scenes: Discover the story of this historic project here: https://kintaro-publishing.com/blogs/news/japanese-tattoo-book-magnum-opus
Related title: If you’re collecting Horiyoshi III, also see Scrolls II: https://kintaro-publishing.com/products/tattoo-books-scrolls-ii-horiyoshi-iii
Binding: Hardcover + folding box case with locks made from 5mm-thick grey plate covered with cloth
Language: English/Japanese
Paper-type: 200 gr. OJI Matt Art
Page-total: 45 stunning vertical gatefolds, displaying at an epic 40cm x 116cm (15.75″ × 45.67″) size + 8 standard pages
Size: 400 x 580 x 30 mm (15.75″ × 22.83″ × 1.18″)
Book Condition Guide
Good
A well-preserved used copy with all pages present and in solid overall condition. It may show light to moderate signs of handling, but remains clean, complete, and very enjoyable to own.
Clearly Used
A complete and fully readable copy with visible signs of use and age. Expect cosmetic wear such as mild page waviness, surface rubbing, or wear to the binding or case, without affecting the overall reading experience. A strong choice for readers, reference use, or harder-to-find titles.
Acceptable
A complete and readable copy showing heavier signs of use. This may include creasing, annotations, age toning, stains, a slightly loose binding, or a worn or torn dust jacket where applicable. Though clearly well used, it remains intact and entirely suitable for reading.