Scrolls II by Horiyoshi III
Scrolls II by Horiyoshi III
Scrolls II is Horiyoshi III’s long-awaited return to kakejiku (hanging scroll) painting—made as a Japanese tattoo reference book you can actually study. We created this volume for tattooers and collectors who want master-level irezumi flow, storytelling, and line discipline—captured in scroll paintings presented in a vertical gatefold format.
What you’ll use it for
- Composition & flow: how the full piece reads, moves, and “locks in”
- Storytelling rhythm: weight, pauses, and transitions through the frame
- Line discipline: confident stroke choices and controlled detail density
- Large-scale translation: layouts you can adapt for backs, sleeves, and bodysuits
38 new kakejiku works in a gatefold format
In Horiyoshi III’s philosophy, every stroke counts—needle or brush. Inside Scrolls II you’ll find 38 entirely new scroll paintings, each presented as a vertical gatefold that opens to 35 cm × 90 cm (13.8″ × 35.4″). Every piece is accompanied by notes from the artist in Japanese and English, giving you deeper insight into choices, inspiration, and intent.
Want to see how tattooers use books like this as reference (without copying)? Read: How Tattoo Artists Use Reference Books (Without Losing Their Own Style).
Related Horiyoshi III titles
If you’re collecting Horiyoshi III, explore the original landmark project: The Magnum Opus by Horiyoshi III (rare & used) and the behind-the-scenes story here: Behind the Scenes: The Magnum Opus Tattoo Book.
See all Horiyoshi III releases here: Horiyoshi III collection.
Collector’s Edition
We also released 108 hand-numbered Collector’s Editions of Scrolls II, presented in a custom-made bookcase. You will receive six exclusive Horiyoshi III prints with your order.
Specs
Title: Scrolls II by Horiyoshi III
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English and Japanese
Paper type: 170 gr. Munken Lynx Smooth
Page total: 38 gatefolds (displaying at 35 cm × 90 cm / 13.8″ × 35.4″)
Size: 350 × 500 × 40 mm (13.8″ × 19.7″ × 1.5″)
Edition: 500
Collector’s Edition includes:
- Book
- Bookcase
- Six frameable prints housed in the bookcase
- Edition of 108 (hand-numbered)
Printed and hand bound in the Netherlands. Curated by Yushi “Horikichi” Takei.
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