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Listing - Legendary Tattooist Bonten Taro Japanese Irezumi Art Book BONTEN TARO
Legendary Tattooist | The Aesthetic of Heresy: 13 Testimonies
Product Description & Cultural Significance
Up for sale is a highly sought-after, 100% authentic copy of \"Legendary Tattooist Bonten Taro: The Aesthetic of Heresy - 13 Testimonies\" (伝説の刺青師 梵天太郎 異端の美学 13の証言). Published in Japan, this book is an absolute masterpiece and an essential historical record for any serious collector of Japanese Irezumi (traditional tattoo) culture.
Who was Bonten Taro?
Bonten Taro is widely revered as the visionary pioneer who laid the foundation for modern Japanese tattoo culture. He was the first to bridge the gap between traditional Japanese horizontal hand-poking (Tebori) methods and modern western electric machine tattooing, introducing Japanese art styles to global tattoo conventions in the mid-20th century. Beyond being a legendary tattoo artist, he was a prolific Gekiga manga artist, fashion designer, and theatrical performer.
This comprehensive volume features exclusive interviews, rare historical testimonies from 13 prominent figures who knew him closely, and deep analytical insights into his groundbreaking artistic philosophy.
Language & Contents Note • Text Language: Japanese (日本語)
• Visual Content: Contains invaluable archival black-and-white and color photographic documents showcasing his legendary bodysuit masterpieces, behind-the-scenes artisan work, and historic tattoo culture documents. Even if you cannot read Japanese fluently, the visual archive serves as a phenomenal design reference for professional tattooists. Detailed Product Specifications Main Subject Bonten Taro (伝説の刺青師 梵天太郎) Publisher Slow-Learner (スローラーナー) Format Paperback / Softcover Language Japanese Genre Art, Subculture, Biography, Japanese Tattoo History Country of Origin Japan (MADE IN JAPAN) Shipping & Safe Padded Packaging
To protect this valuable collectible book from any moisture or corner damage during long-distance cross-border flight transits, it will be sealed inside a waterproof plastic sleeve, double-wrapped thoroughly with industrial-grade heavy-duty bubble wrap, and packed inside a rigid, crush-proof shipping container. Full step-by-step international tracked shipping is included for your peace of mind.
100% Authentic Japanese Subculture & Art Media | Shipped Directly from Tokyo, Japan
