Donald Richie & Ian Burma, The Japanese Tattoo, 2nd Ed, 1982, Near Fine hardcover w/DJ

Richie, Donald, and Ian Burma. New York: John Weatherhill, 1982.

English, Second Printing, Near Fine, HC, 8vo, 10 3/8" x 7 3/8", 115 pp. 

ISBN: 0834801493

Second Printing, hardcover in beige paper over purple cloth backing. Slight cocking to spine and some sunning. Very Good pictorial dust jacket, 1/4" chip to head, some sunning, and light shelf wear, now in Mylar. 115 pp. Includes reproductions of 30 color and 23 black-and-white photographs showcasing the vibrant and often floral designs of the tattoos. Definitive resource on the culturally rich history of Japanese tattoos with discussions of the distinct iconography often associated with them, the socio-sexual implications, and the traditional methodology used in this art form. A beautifully produced book that provides a well-rounded look into the art of Japanese tattooing, including its common association with gangsters, as well as everything beyond that.