The Hokusai Sketchbooks
Vermont & Japan: Tuttle Publishing, 1958.
286 pp. First Edition, Sixth Printing. Illustrated boards housed in the publisher’s slipcase. Slipcase shows light edge wear, though the binding remains firm and interiors clean. Price clipped on DJ. Tan and brown boards bound in cloth with gilt on spine.
Copiously illustrated with color and black-and-white reproductions of Katsushika Hokusai’s sketches, accompanied by commentary and introduction from James A. Michener. A finely produced volume showcasing the genius of Hokusai, one of Japan’s most celebrated artists.
A desirable find for fans of art and history, and an important work in Michener’s bibliography. This tome is a lasting tribute to Hokusai’s influence and enduring appeal.
Price: $85.00