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Japanese Woodblock Prints: Artists, Publishers and Masterworks: 1680 - 1900 Hardcover – May 20, 2010

by Andreas Marks (Author), Stephen Addiss (Foreword)
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Japanese woodblock prints, or ukiyo-e, are the most recognizable Japanese art form. Their massive popularity has spread from Japan to be embraced by a worldwide audience. Covering the period from the beginning of the Japanese woodblock print in the 1680s until the year 1900, Japanese Woodblock Prints provides a detailed survey of all the famous ukiyo-e artists, along with over 500 full-color prints.

Unlike previous examinations of this art form, Japanese Woodblock Prints includes detailed histories of the publishers of woodblock prints—who were often the driving force determining which prints, and therefore which artists, would make it into mass circulation for a chance at critical and popular success. Invaluable as a guide for ukiyo-e enthusiasts looking for detailed information about their favorite Japanese woodblock print artists and prints, it is also an ideal introduction for newcomers to the world of the woodblock print. This lavishly illustrated book will be a valued addition to the libraries of scholars, as well as the general art enthusiast.
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    May 20, 2010
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    9 x 1.3 x 12 inches
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    4805310553
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"The presentation is practically all-inclusive, covering artists and publishers from the 1660s to the 1940s. Impeccably researched with an exhaustive bibliography, this is a work that demonstrates the highest level of scholarly achievement." --CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries

"Marks's (director & chief curator, Clark Ctr. for Japanese Art) clear, informative text, while valuable for scholars beginning research, also remains accessible to the average reader. With excellent production values and a modest price, this volume is recommended for all libraries, academic and public." --Library Journal

"The meticulous organization of information notwithstanding, it is the prints which are the chief pleasure of the book: 523 prints that bring to life a Japan of heroic tales, beautiful women, ghosts, warriors, demons, and spring cherry blossoms. The exuberance of color, motion, and expression, all carefully arranged, make this a book for scholars and browsers, serious collectors and hedonists alike." --ForeWord Reviews

"This is a beautiful book, and the publisher section makes it stand out [ … ] as a valuable guide for print identification." --Wood Block Dreams blog

"Marks provides the kind of concrete biographical details that most art historical treatments, more focused on style, genre, and influences, would pass over. And, besides, even for a minor artist like Eizan, we're given five full-color images of examples of his work, one of them a full-page illustration, giving us a sense at a glance of his style--we don't need it described out in lengthy paragraphs. So, in this way, I do think that Marks' book is a wealth of knowledge, a real deep, solid, source to consult for names and dates and the like, a true compendium of artists. The fact that Marks includes publishers at all is also fairly revolutionary, since 'traditional' scholarship on ukiyo-e has always focused on artists almost exclusively, elevating them, and all but ignoring publishers and others involved in the process." --Nubui Kuduchi blog

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tuttle Publishing; Hardcover with Jacket edition (May 20, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 4805310553
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-4805310557
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.69 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 1.3 x 12 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Dr. Andreas Marks is the ​Mary Griggs Burke Curator of Japanese and Korean Art and Director of the Clark Center at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. From 2008 to 2013 he was the Director and Chief Curator of the Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture in California. He has a master's degree in East Asian Art History from the University of Bonn, and a Ph.D. from Leiden University in the Netherlands.

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Kevin B. Conroy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great info, easy to understand
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2021
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We recently purchased some original Japanese WoodBlock prints. I wanted to know the history and story behind the prints so I ordered the book. Great info!!
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James D. Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully laid out book, excellent reference
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2021
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I was looking for a book that would cover Japanese wood block artists, illustrate, and inform. This book covers all those bases and more. I can identify symbols of makers as well as designers. Wonderful reference.
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KIM WON KYU
5.0 out of 5 stars Japanese Art Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2021
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Very good condition, and I like it! Thanks for a good book on the Japanese Arts^^
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H. Luther
4.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book for collectors
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2016
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It's a handy reference work for people interested in collecting Japanese woodblock prints. The illustrations are excellent and the discussion of the artists is quite good given the enormous amount of material the book covers.
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Barbara E.Nocon
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book with beautiful illustrat and tons of information
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2020
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I use it for inspiration in my own art activities
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Tom Casmer
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great overview of Japanese Woodblock Prints
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2016
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This is a great overview of Japanese Woodblock Prints. It is filled with examples and samplings of a vast array of eras in this magnificent art form. I highly recommend this edition.
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Jim
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on Japanese prints.
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2016
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Stunning book. The prints inside are very high quality, I was tempted to cut them out of the book! Well organized and goes into good detail about the artists.
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Cleo Drozen
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read!
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2020
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Oceane Corlay
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2022
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Wanted this book for months and finally decided to buy it and i'm not disappointed at all! The pictures are beautiful and we have simple but good explanation on what's a woodprint. We have a good list of artists too :)
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5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2022
Wanted this book for months and finally decided to buy it and i'm not disappointed at all! The pictures are beautiful and we have simple but good explanation on what's a woodprint. We have a good list of artists too :)
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Cire
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing book and a great dictionary.
Reviewed in Germany on April 4, 2023
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I wanted something more than just a simple Coffee table book.
This book has extensive information about most of the japanes artist who did woodut prints it also provides some inside about the printing shops. It is one of the best dictionaries for japanes woodcut prints.
Though twice as expensive as the Taschen Book from the same Author this book is more serious and a great addition for any collector.
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FJM
5.0 out of 5 stars Gran trabajo y muy atractivo
Reviewed in Spain on January 13, 2023
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Me ha gustado todo. Su contenido escrito y sus imágenes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastico catalogo di stampe giapponesi!
Reviewed in Italy on December 27, 2022
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Un bellissimo libro di stamper giapponesi. ben stampato, ottima carta, belle stampe.
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james p.
5.0 out of 5 stars Items as advertised
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2022
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Brilliant book
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