Masterworks of Ukiyo-e – 5-Volume Set | Japanese Woodblock Print Art - Kodansha

Masterworks of Ukiyo-e – 5-Volume Set | Kodansha International | Japanese Woodblock Print Art

Offered for sale is a complete 5-volume set from the "Masterworks of Ukiyo-e" series, published by Kodansha International Ltd. These volumes highlight some of the most celebrated masters of the Ukiyo-e tradition, accompanied by expert commentary and high-quality reproductions of iconic prints.

This series is ideal for collectors, art historians, or anyone with an interest in traditional Japanese art and culture.

Volumes Included:

1. Harunobu

   • Author: Seiichirō Takahashi

   • English adaptation by John Bester

2. Utamaro

   • Authors: Muneshige Narazaki and Sadao Kikuchi

   • English translation by John Bester

3. Hiroshige: Famous Views

   • Author: Muneshige Narazaki

   • English adaptation by Richard L. Gage

4. Hiroshige: The 53 Stations of the Tōkaidō

   • Author: Muneshige Narazaki

   • English adaptation by Gordon Sager

5. Kiyonaga

   • Author: Muneshige Narazaki

   • English translation by John Bester

Publisher:
Kodansha International Ltd., Tokyo, Japan and Palo Alto, California, U.S.A.

Format:
Softcover, staple-bound, richly illustrated with full-color plates and critical essays in English.

Condition:
All five volumes are in very good vintage condition. Light shelf wear and minor yellowing consistent with age. Covers remain intact with clean, unmarked pages and strong binding. No missing pages or loose sections.

Shipping:
Books will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance. International shipping available upon request.

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