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Additional authors

1. Matteuzzi, Francesco
2. Fortes, Edward

Description

1. 126 pages : color illustrations; 25 cm.

Summary

1. "A stunning visual biography of one of Japan's most famous historical artists, this book beautifully illustrates the story of Katsushika Hokusai. Enter the world of Katsushika Hokusai - the enigmatic creator of Japanese art's all-time most iconic image. This vivid graphic biography tells the story of Hokusai's intriguing life and pioneering works, details the fascinating historical context of Edo-era Japan, and explains how Hokusai forged an image of his country that still resonates across the world today. Telling the story of both his eccentric (and incredibly productive) life - while simultaneously painting a fascination picture of his wider cultural legacy, this book is ideal for both those new to Hokusai's work - and his biggest fans."--Provided by publisher

Series statement

1. Graphic lives

Uniform title

1. Hokusai. English
2. Graphic lives (Laurence King Publishing)

Alternative title

1. Hokusai.

Subject

1. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849 > Comic books, strips, etc
2. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849
3. Painters > Japan > Biography
4. Painters > Japan > Comic books, strips, etc
5. Printmakers > Japan > Biography
6. Printmakers > Japan > Comic books, strips, etc
7. Ukiyoe > History > Comic books, strips, etc
8. Painting > Japan > History > Comic books, strips, etc
9. Prints, Japanese > Comic books, strips, etc
10. Ukiyoe
11. Prints, Japanese
12. Painting
13. Painters
14. Printmakers
15. Japan

Genre/Form

1. History.
2. Historical comics.
3. Graphic novels.
4. Biographies.
5. Biographical comics.
6. Comics (Graphic works)

Call number

1. JQE 21-1113

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (page 125).

Language (note)

1. Translated from the Italian.

Author

1. Latanza, Giuseppe, artist.

Title

1. Hokusai : a graphic biography / Giuseppe Latanza, Francesco Matteuzzi ; translation by Edward Fortes.

Publisher

1. London, United Kingdom : Laurence King Publishing, [2021]

Copyright date

1. ©2021

Edition

1. English language edition.

Type of content

1. text
2. still image

Type of medium

1. unmediated

Type of carrier

1. volume

Series

1. Graphic lives
2. Graphic lives (Laurence King Publishing)

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliographical references (page 125).

Language

1. Translated from the Italian.

Added author

1. Matteuzzi, Francesco, author.
2. Fortes, Edward, translator.

ISBN

1. 9781786278937 (hardback)
2. 1786278936 (hardback)

Research call number

1. JQE 21-1113