Posted by John Scott on May 05, 2001 at 18:34:15:
In Reply to: Ukiyo-E & Japanese Tattooing posted by Jay on September 01, 2000 at 03:34:14:
Hi Jay
You,ve probably got them by now but 4 books that contain about all you need
Richie & Buruma : The Japanese Tattoo
Fellman; The Japanese Tattoo
Kitamura: Bushido Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo
Most of the inspiration comes from Kuniyoshi Print series 108 heroes of the Suikoden, the recent book
Klompmakers: Of Brigands and Bravery
is the monograph on the series & covers its impact on tattooing.