Meeting the Master(s) HORIYOSHI III

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“Meeting the Master(s)” by Mathieu Rossignol (aka Zozios) is the new book in the series The Great Books on the Art of Tattooing: a unique photographic book. The main protagonist of this new leading title is Master Horiyoshi III, and the exceptional people who have met or crossed paths with him on their journeys through tattoo art.

Over 100 amazing photos in black and grey, describe the living legends of the history of tattooing.

For five years, Mathieu Rossignol travelled all over the world in order to meet the 49 protagonists portrayed in this photographic volume, which offers their testimonials of encounters with the great Master of Japanese tattooing.

Portrayed are some of the prominent tattooists who have come across Master Horiyoshi III during the course of their careers. Together with his closest friends, like the great master Hatsumi Masaaki (the founder of the martial art Bujinkan), masters Hadjime Sorayama, Zaya, Ryuji Kazamatsuri (who shared the exhibition Korouten with Horiyoshi III), Alex Atala, who is one of the best chefs in the world, a variety of film producers, etc…for a total of 49 people in all. Each one exceptional.

• Trim Size: 30x24 cm
• Binding: Perfect Bound - Hard Cover
• Pages: 120 pages