Katsushika Hokusai

HOKUSAI – THE THIRTY-SIX VIEWS OF MT. FUJI Muneshige Narazaki – Kodansha International – Tokyo, 1968 First edition - Original Edition First edition of this work devoted to one of Katsushika Hokusai's most famous creations: the Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji. Published in Japan by Kodansha International in 1968, this volume constitutes issue number 3 in the Masterworks of Ukiyo-e collection. The text is by the Japanese art historian Muneshige Narazaki, with an English adaptation by John Bester. The work presents numerous color reproductions of the famous Hokusai prints, notably The Great Wave off Kanagawa and Red Fuji. It also includes an artist’s introduction, a chronological summary of his life, a study of the series, and maps indicating the places depicted. The illustrations are printed reproductions of Hokusai’s works and not the original prints. Bibliographic characteristics: - Artist: Katsushika Hokusai - Author: Muneshige Narazaki - English adaptation: John Bester - Title: Hokusai – The Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji - Collection: Masterworks of Ukiyo-e, volume 3 - Publisher: Kodansha International - Place of publication: Tokyo and Palo Alto - Year: 1968 - Edition: first edition - Language: English - Pages: 96 - Illustrations: numerous color reproductions and maps - Binding: softcover, illustrated cover with flaps - Dimensions: 26 x 18.6 cm - Subject: Hokusai, ukiyo-e, Japanese prints, Mount Fuji, Japanese art CONDITION: Very good overall. Illustrated cover well preserved. Interior clean, with the color reproductions fresh and well preserved. Free of annotations and creased pages. Jacket in very good condition with no losses or tears. Slight natural yellowing of the edges. The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow a precise appreciation of the condition of the entire item. Will be shipped in careful, sturdy, and trackable packaging.

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