"Japanese Print-Making" Instructional Book by Yoshida & Yuki

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This first edition copy of the "Japanese Print-Making" instructional book by Yoshida & Yuki is in excellent, almost as new … Read more This first edition copy of the "Japanese Print-Making" instructional book by Yoshida & Yuki is in excellent, almost as new condition. This copy has the original dust jacket and the original slipcase. Both are in wonderful condition. The book is unmarked and the binding tight and in unread condition.

Great copy of this scarce book.

See photos for condition. The last photo is of a Toshi Yoshida print that I own. It is not included in the sale but is shown to show his skill.

"Japanese Print-Making: A Handbook of Traditional & Modern Techniques" is a highly regarded reference book written by renowned artists Tōshi Yoshida and Rei Yuki, featuring a preface by art critic Oliver Statler. First published in 1966 by the Charles E. Tuttle Company, this 176-page foundational text provides an expert, comprehensive breakdown of both historical and contemporary mokuhanga (water-based woodblock printing) methods.

Key Highlights of the Book
The Authors: Tōshi Yoshida was the son of the legendary shin-hanga movement master Hiroshi Yoshida. Having trained under his father from age 13, Tōshi bridged the gap between highly rigid traditional artisan guilds and the innovative, self-directed freedom of modern creative printmakers (sōsaku-hanga).

Comprehensive Breakdown: The book demystifies the entire life cycle of a print, addressing specific materials, traditional pigment preparation, structural paper properties, fine carving tools, and precise multi-block registration processes.

Unique Perspective: It balances historical reverence for raw materials like Japanese handmade paper and specialized woods with modern studio setups and experimental hybrid applications.

The "Japanese Print-Making" instructional book by Yoshida & Yuki, published in 1966 by Charles E. Tuttle Company, is a comprehensive handbook on traditional and modern Japanese print-making techniques. With a focus on Japanese print-making, the book covers a variety of topics and methods in English, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in this art form. The hardcover format adds durability and sophistication to the book, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced print-makers looking to explore and learn from the rich traditions of Japanese print-making. See less