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Japanese Tattoos: Heroes from the East: Tattoo Reference of Figures, Weapons & Armor from Traditional Japanese Woodblock Prints
Paperback
Body Art & TattooingDrawing InstructionIndividual Artists
ISBN13: 9789083385785
Publisher: Blue Toad Publishing
Published: Jul 14 2025
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Japanese Tattoos: Heroes from the East
Tattoo reference with line art, woodblock prints & background details
Japanese Tattoos: Heroes from the East blends clean line art, detailed woodblock prints, and bite-sized background info to help you design with meaning.
Inside you'll find:
- Tattoo-style line drawings of warriors, weapons, armor & legends
- Authentic woodblock prints (ukiyo-e) packed with classic detail
- Brief explanations of what's shown - like samurai swords, kabuto helmets, geta sandals, and famous historical figures
Why you need this book:
- Combines strong visuals with real cultural context
- Perfect for stencils, flash, or getting new ideas
- Easy to flip through and learn from
- Adds depth and story to Japanese-style tattoos
Whether you're a tattooer, illustrator, or just into traditional Japanese art - this book brings timeless imagery and inspiration together in one useful collection.
Explore the full Japanese Tattoo Reference series:Volume 1 - Heroes from the East: Figures, warriors, weapons, and traditional compositions
Volume 2 - Legends of Dragons & Koi: Mythical creatures and symbolic perseverance
Volume 3 - Background Elements & Natural Forms: Clouds, waves, wind bars, and essential compositional fillers
Collect the complete series to build a comprehensive Japanese tattoo reference library.
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