HORITOMO SHITAESHŪ Blau not long after it was

not long after it was declared illegal in New York (the ban was overturned in 1997)

Javier DeLuna

3inch x 11

great little book with ukiyo-e reference

and exhibited his paintings at open-air art fairs in Washington Square Park

HORITOMO SHITAESHŪ Blau not long after it wasHORITOMO SHITAESH By Kazuaki Kitamura This is a collection of the preparatory tattoo drawings by Horitomo for the last fifteen years. The artistry of modern master Horitomo is evident in every stroke in these highly finished shitae. Along with this stunning collection of drawings are descriptions and cultural notes by Horitomo, translated into English. He has also included writings about the culture of Japanese tattoo. This volume is sure to be an