Tattoo inspiration from the glory days of Japanese ukiyo-e prints Many tattoo connoisseurs consider the Japanese tradition to be the finest in the world for its detail, complexity and compositional skill.
Its style and subject matter are drawn from the visual treasure trove of Japanese popular culture, in particular the color woodblock prints of the early 19th century known as ukiyo-e.
This book tells the fascinating story of how ukiyo-e first.
Mfa Publications Tattoos in japanese prints, hardcover/sarah thompson
