Hiroshige

This is the most wonderful book, worth EVERY penny of its admittedly significant price. The book is printed in the Japanese way with pages concertina-ed and then edge sewn on one side. The colour printing is quite superb, and the large format (check out the dimension!) means that full page reproductions really give a level of detail that is, in my experience, impossible to find elsewhere. Of course not all images are shown on a full page, but a significant number are.The chronological approach and the learned but always lucid commentary on Hiroshige's development in a range of media, makes this a perfect volume for those who want analysis, information and perfect reproductions.My only complaint, and it IS a fairly serious one, is that some images are shown across a double page: this is wonderful for the outer thirds, but for the central section there is the problem of a less than perfectly flat image and the inevitable central 'gutter'. But as this affects relatively few images this in no way silences my enthusiasm for and recommendation of this magnificent volume as a whole.

Fantastic book, beautiful quality, really worth the purchase!! Images and informations are just perfect.

Impressive and mastodontic edition! Quality printing and double pages. I bought it for a gift, but it's so beautiful and I'm thinking about getting another copy for me.Hiroshige has done everything: landscapes (rainy), animals, portraits of women and geishas, warriors, peasants, etc. Like Hokusai and Utamaro is certainly one of the best exponents of Ukiyo-e style.

The simple beauty of this book literally takes my breath away. The narrative and illustration is exquisite. This book is also very VERY beautiful.A captivating, beautiful book of the highest quality.

Fantastic book well worth the price

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