| Ukiyo: The Collected Work of Gaku Nakagawa Contributor(s): Nakagawa, Gaku (Author) |
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ISBN: 4768309321 ISBN-13: 9784768309322 Publisher: Genkosha OUR PRICE: $40.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Asian - Japanese - Design | Graphic Arts - Illustration |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 10.1" W x 7.2" (0.80 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The first complete collection of illustrations by Gaku Nakagawa―the illustrator who lives as a Buddhist monk in Kyoto. Nakagawa's illustrations were used in the long-selling picture book, A Speech by the Poorest President in the World, written about the president of Uruguay, Jose Mujica. UKIYO consists of various categories, from traditional Japanese fantasy and horror to modern works in the styles of Japanese-pop. You can enjoy Nakagawa's unique taste of Japanese-Western blending which is popular worldwide. |
Contributor Bio(s): Nakagawa, Gaku: - Gaku Nakagawa is a Buddhist monk and illustrator. He was born as a son of a temple master of Zuisenji, Kyoto in 1966 and studied Buddhist art at university. After working as a copywriter, he became a freelance illustrator while living at a temple as a monk. His art works are well-received abroad and adopted by prestigious art magazines including MONOCLE (sold in 20 countries worldwide) and ILLUSTRATION NOW! (released by German art publisher TASCHEN). |