Hokusai

Name: Hokusai
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781786278937
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A Graphic Biography

By Francesco Matteuzzi and Giuseppe Latanza

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Summary

Hokusai is a stunning graphic biography that vividly portrays the enigmatic life and pioneering works of Katsushika Hokusai, one of Japan's most famous historical artists. Set in Edo-era Japan, the book explores how Hokusai crafted an enduring image of his country through his prolific and eccentric career. Combining his fascinating personal story with rich cultural context, it offers an accessible and visually engaging entry point for newcomers and devoted fans alike.
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Ideal for readers interested in graphic novels, art history, and Japanese culture, as well as fans of complex biographies and visually rich storytelling. Those who enjoyed Basquiat: A Graphic Novel by Paolo Parisi or Pollock Confidential: A Graphic Novel by Onofrio Catacchio will find much to appreciate.

A graphic biography of Katsushika Hokusai – perhaps Japan's most internationally famous historical artist

A stunning visual biography of one of Japan's most famous historical artists, this book beautifully illustrates the story of Katsushika Hokusai.

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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 fascinating picture of his wider cultural legacy, this book is ideal for both those new to Hokusai's work – and his biggest fans. Those who enjoyed Basquiat: A Graphic Novel by Paolo Parisi or Pollock Confidential: A Graphic Novel by Onofrio Catacchio should look at this too.

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Comic Book Resources praises the book as "gorgeously presented" and "accessible" for those unfamiliar with Hokusai and feudal Japan, highlighting the breadth of his work. BookRiot notes how the authors pay homage to Hokusai's print-block style while modernising his life for current readers, calling it "a great look at the artist behind one of the most iconic Japanese works of all time."

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786278937

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 560g

Pages: 128

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Adult Graphic Novels Biography & Memoir Fiction Francesco Matteuzzi Giuseppe Latanza Graphic Novels Laurence King Publishing Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies

About the Author

Francesco Matteuzzi is a journalist, screenwriter, editor and author of children's books. His graphic books include a biography of Anna Politkovskaja. Giuseppe Latanza is a cartoonist and illustrator, who has been a professor at Graphite-School of Graphics and Comics since 2012.