Ehon: The Artist and the Book in Japan Shepard Fairey The editors reconsidered every detail

The editors reconsidered every detail of the text in the light of modern scholarship and they thoroughly re-examined the earliest printed versions of the plays

the social and artistic environment in which the artist lived

Book Condition: Very GoodFormat:  PaperbackYear:  1967Stated Print: Fifth PrintingPublisher: Penguin BooksAdditional Condition Info: Please refer to pictures for overall condition

Henry Wilcoxon

Ehon: The Artist and the Book in Japan Shepard Fairey The editors reconsidered every detailTraces the rich, 1,200 year history of ehon (Japanese illustrated picture books). It explores how these volumes were masterfully produced through tight knit collaborations between visual artists, writers, calligraphers, block cutters, and printers. By highlighting landmark works from the New York Public Librarys renowned collections, the text showcases how ehon functioned as miniature, highly potent microcosms of emotion and design, serving as an